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Leading the clean energy revolution with the opening of the redeveloped Bates Clean Energy Terminal
Leading the clean energy revolution with the opening of the redeveloped Bates Clean Energy Terminal
Leading the clean energy revolution with the opening of the redeveloped Bates Clean Energy Terminal

Following a multi-million pound investment programme, the Port of Blyth has announced the opening of its Bates Clean Energy Terminal, offering enhanced facilities and the opportunity for low-carbon focused investment and innovation. The Secretary of State for Transport, Anne-Marie Trevelyan carried out the official duties at an event attended by a wide range of Port […]

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Port of Blyth takes decarbonisation to the next level
Port of Blyth takes decarbonisation to the next level
Port of Blyth takes decarbonisation to the next level

One of the UK’s leading offshore energy ports has taken its next significant step in its £12m decarbonisation strategy, thanks to support from Lloyds Bank. Port of Blyth, based in Northumberland, has added a new electric crane to its fleet of equipment to increase its capacity capabilities and reduce emissions. The Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 Mobile […]

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Building on Existing Expertise – the North East’s future is Offshore Wind
Building on Existing Expertise – the North East’s future is Offshore Wind
Building on Existing Expertise – the North East’s future is Offshore Wind

By Guy Currey, Director, Invest North East England When I have the opportunity to write about our offshore wind sector, and the region’s wider green industry, my first instinct is to ask, ‘Can I have a larger word count?’ Because there is so much to include and an incredible amount the North East can be […]

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Planning approved for a new multi million pound training and education hub at the Port of Blyth
Planning approved for a new multi million pound training and education hub at the Port of Blyth
Planning approved for a new multi million pound training and education hub at the Port of Blyth

A new £11million facility in Blyth which will create opportunities for thousands of young people and adults interested in working in the clean energy sector has been granted planning permission. The Energy Central Learning Hub will provide a range of state-of-the-art industrial training, education and STEM-related skills facilities, with construction set to start in October […]

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Osbit delivers subsea vehicle to international offshore giant Jan De Nul
Osbit delivers subsea vehicle to international offshore giant Jan De Nul
Osbit delivers subsea vehicle to international offshore giant Jan De Nul

Osbit, the UK-based specialist offshore equipment supplier, has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art subsea trenching vehicle to Luxembourg vessel operator, Jan De Nul. The high-powered vehicle, named Swordfish, is a purpose-built cable burial tool for the efficient protection of subsea cables that will be used on current and future wind farm projects. Swordfish is powered by […]

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North East accelerates plans to become UK’s first low carbon heat cluster
North East accelerates plans to become UK’s first low carbon heat cluster
North East accelerates plans to become UK’s first low carbon heat cluster

The North East’s ambition to become home to the UK’s first low carbon heat cluster is taking a step forward today, as leading figures from local government and the energy sector convene on Tyneside. The Association for Decentralised Energy’s Heat Network Conference 2022 – a major national conference on the future of heating for homes […]

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The North East welcomes an international delegation from the Nordic and Baltic regions
The North East welcomes an international delegation from the Nordic and Baltic regions
The North East welcomes an international delegation from the Nordic and Baltic regions

Visitors from Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden touched down in Newcastle this week to explore the regional clean tech and renewable energy sector and potential opportunities for international businesses. The visit was organised by Invest Newcastle, the Department for International Trade (DIT), and Invest North East England and showcased the region’s strengths […]

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Two North East locations shortlisted for Rolls-Royce SMR first factory
Two North East locations shortlisted for Rolls-Royce SMR first factory
Two North East locations shortlisted for Rolls-Royce SMR first factory

Rolls-Royce SMR has announced a list of potential locations for its first factory. This is the first of three factories and will manufacture the ‘heavy vessels’ for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power station. This is the largest and most complex facility, therefore, it is important to take decisions early to enable its deployment. Once […]

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