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North East pharma manufacturer pioneers unique energy from waste process
North East pharma manufacturer pioneers unique energy from waste process

North East based pharmaceutical manufacturing company, Sterling Pharma Solutions, has begun construction on a cutting-edge bioplant enhancement at its Cramlington site to boost the sustainability of its operations and contribute to the UK’s green gas initiative for action against climate change. The first of its kind in the UK, the anaerobic plant will use micro-organisms […]

New Health and Life Sciences strategy launched in the North East, to further grow the sector and promote investment
New Health and Life Sciences strategy launched in the North East, to further grow the sector and promote investment

A new strategy designed to double the number of North East jobs in the health, life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry has been launched. The North East Health, Life Sciences and Medicines Manufacturing Strategy has been developed by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) working in partnership with the NHS, businesses, universities and leaders in the […]

Tech firm hopes move will be catalyst for growth
Tech firm hopes move will be catalyst for growth

IT@Spectrum, a fast growing technology company is eying expansion, after snapping up a North East base in one of the region’s most exciting new business centres.  East Yorkshire headquartered IT@Spectrum will operate its new facility at The Catalyst, Helix, under the globally recognised Canon brand, reflecting the partners’ shared passion for providing quality products and […]

BLOG | RENEWABLE ENERGY IS HERE TO STAY
BLOG | RENEWABLE ENERGY IS HERE TO STAY

Jonathan Scott, Commercial and Fuel Director of Lynemouth Power Limited on why the net zero agenda could also be the road to economic recovery. “The demand (and need) for renewable energy has never been so great with global climate change efforts over recent years forcing a major shift away from fossil fuel use. “Lynemouth Power […]

Bates Clean Energy Terminal – Redevelopment Signals Clean Energy Revolution
Bates Clean Energy Terminal – Redevelopment Signals Clean Energy Revolution

As part of a multi-million pound investment programme, the Port of Blyth has announced the launch of its Bates Clean Energy Terminal, offering enhanced facilities and the opportunity for low carbon focused investment and innovation. This major redevelopment scheme supported by North East Local Enterprise Partnership, strengthens the Port’s reputation as one of the UK’s leading offshore […]

Revolutionary biotech company CellulaREvolution joins life science community on Newcastle Helix
Revolutionary biotech company CellulaREvolution joins life science community on Newcastle Helix

A technology-driven spin out that looks to transform cell production is the latest business to move into The Biosphere lab facility on Newcastle Helix. Moving from the International Centre for Life, CellulaREvolution spun-out of Newcastle University in 2019 and are currently working on bringing their continuous cell culturing technologies, that aid the production of ‘clean […]

New programme launched to drive innovation in County Durham
New programme launched to drive innovation in County Durham

Companies are being invited to find out more about a new programme that has been launched to support innovation in the construction, health and electech sectors across County Durham. Set up by Business Durham, the economic development arm of Durham County Council, the Durham Future Innovation Building (DFIB) programme is open to SMEs who are […]

LYNEMOUTH POWER STATION COMMENDED FOR CONVERSION TO RENEWABLES
LYNEMOUTH POWER STATION COMMENDED FOR CONVERSION TO RENEWABLES

Lynemouth Power Station (Lynemouth Power Limited or LPL) has been highly commended in this year’s British Renewable Energy Awards organised by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA). The annual awards, which celebrates work being done by UK organisations to achieve net zero and address climate change, praised the Northumberland power station’s mammoth, […]