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Energy Central – A premier deep-water offshore energy location based at the Port of Blyth, is celebrating its first year. Located on the Blyth Estuary, Energy Central is a fully operational hub made up of world-leading organisations, skills and infrastructure, making it one of Europe’s outstanding investment destinations for those operating in the oil and […]
WORK that will pave the way for one of the most significant national development sites at the heart of the North East is now underway. The International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) will be a key manufacturing hub for the North. Planning permission was granted for the development of phase one of the IAMP in […]
A new report provides the UK’s first overview of how digital technologies are creating the country’s smartest city. Vision and principles Newcastle’s System of Systems was commissioned by Newcastle City Futures, a project led by Newcastle University which brings together academics, local government, businesses communities and charities. The report identifies what the city is already […]
Port of Sunderland has secured a series of contracts with companies in the offshore renewables market following a period of rapid expansion. The municipally-owned port has recently finished a huge resurfacing project covering almost two acres at Endurance Park, formerly the Fina Yard. Endurance Park was acquired back in 2013 and the area has since […]
An abundance of cost competitive, quality commercial property is a pillar of North East England’s compelling offer to new investors and existing businesses looking to expand. It’s easy to see why the region is such an attractive investment proposition. The region has some of the most cost effective Grade A office space available in the […]
The Lumen will be the largest city centre office building, with private sector funding, to be constructed in the last decade. A ground breaking ceremony was held on Friday 27 July to mark this major milestone, bringing together business leaders, key politicians and Newcastle University senior figures, including Nigel Wilson, Chief Executive of Legal & […]
The first GE Renewable Energy offshore wind turbine nacelle to be tested in Blyth as part of a recent R & D agreement has been delivered to the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s world-leading 15MW drive train test facility via the Port of Blyth. Having been shipped from GE Renewable Energy’s factory in France on board […]
Port of Blyth have announced a partnership with international heavy lift and transport specialists Mammoet that will provide customers at the Northumberland port with a superior heavy lift service. As a result of the agreement the Port’s South Harbour terminal will now permanently house a six hundred tonne Mammoet LR1600 crawler crane. South Harbour is […]