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East Sleekburn supporting sustainable energy
East Sleekburn supporting sustainable energy

The East Sleekburn enterprise zone in Blyth is continuing at pace as a premier UK location for sustainable energy.  Blyth has bolstered its growing reputation as a leading player in sustainable energy with the news that the North Sea Link interconnector has secured a site with Arch in East Sleekburn. The North Sea Link interconnector […]

Blyth plays host to Department for International Trade
Blyth plays host to Department for International Trade
Blyth plays host to Department for International Trade

An energy delegation from the Department for International Trade, including representatives from the Netherlands, France, Germany and the UK, has visited Blyth in Northumberland as part of a fact finding mission to promote trade and export opportunities in the growing global energy sector. The trip which was organised by Arch, with the support of the […]

Tyne boat trip underlines buoyancy of North East energy sector
Tyne boat trip underlines buoyancy of North East energy sector
Tyne boat trip underlines buoyancy of North East energy sector

A river cruise along the Tyne for key players within the energy sector has underlined the buoyancy of the industry, showcased some of its leading talent and set out opportunities for inward investment. The trip was organised by Invest North East England ahead of the seventh two-day NOF Energy Conference at Sage Gateshead, which annually […]

Joanne Leng Chief Executive NOF Energy
Offshore Wind in the UK set for a another bumper year in 2017
Offshore Wind in the UK set for a another bumper year in 2017

Construction in the UK’s offshore wind sector saw a real high in 2016, valued at £4.1 billion, a positive increase from the previous year, and importantly accounting for 21% of all UK construction contract value in the year. New analysis from Barbour ABI, a leading provider of construction intelligence services, highlighted the “bumper year” the […]

New Frontier opens office in Sunderland to service the Energy Sector
New frontier for offshore sector
New frontier for offshore sector

A SUNDERLAND business that has pioneered cutting-edge technology that could transform the offshore sector has filed an international patent and is almost ready to begin trials. Frontier Technical has developed new technology that could create modular floating offshore wind structures expected to be more cost-effective, efficient and environmentally-friendly than conventional structures. The company, which was […]

A partnership approach to selling the North East’s energy strengths
A partnership approach to selling the North East’s energy strengths
A partnership approach to selling the North East’s energy strengths

Invest North East England and the North East LEP are partnering together to showcase the North East’s strengths at the annual NOF conference, Energy: A Balanced Future. David Pattison, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England speaks about how the team is excited to be profiling the region at the upcoming conference; “It’s widely known that […]

River Tyne Boat Trip for the Energy Sector
River Tyne Boat Trip for the Energy Sector
River Tyne Boat Trip for the Energy Sector

Come and join Invest North East England plus private and public sector guests on a hosted boat trip along the River Tyne to showcase the world class facilities, businesses and opportunities located in the area. This event will provide an overview of the key points of interest along the River as the boat travels from Newcastle’s Quayside […]