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Vattenfall announcement
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy has awarded development consent for Vattenfall’s application to build Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm.
Business Development Manager takes up residence at OrbisEnergy
OrbisEnergy, the centre for offshore renewable and clean energy businesses, recently welcomed a new addition to the team. Ian Pease commenced employment in the role of Business Development Manager – All Energy, employed by Suffolk County Council and based at OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft on a full-time basis. Ian’s role is to drive forward OrbisEnergy as an…
Region’s offshore wind supply chain showcased to US market
Norfolk & Suffolk’s unlimited offshore wind sector is looking to export its supply chain expertise to the largest wind farm planned in the US. A preliminary online event organised by Norfolk & Suffolk Unlimited and the City of Virginia Beach saw 20 local businesses meet with operators and developers involved in Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia…
Stand can deliver boost to regional businesses
Businesses are following up a string of leads after successfully showcasing their services on an East of England Energy Zone stand in Amsterdam. The joint stand at the Offshore Energy exhibition and conference has been hailed a success by all involved. Nine exhibitors shared a prominent space at the two-day event which put them on…
Norfolk firm launches international arm at major Amsterdam energy event
A Norfolk firm which has helped hundreds of companies launch and grow is heading to Amsterdam to expand and export its services Hethel International will be launching at the major Offshore Energy event in Amsterdam on October 8-9 as it bids to develop and manage business incubators in Europe, and ultimately elsewhere in the world.…
Going Dutch to sell offshore energy services
Companies in East Anglia’s growing offshore energy sector have a subsidised chance to showcase their services at a major event in the Netherlands this autumn. But spaces and time are running out to grab a share of a stand being hosted by the East of England Energy Zone (EEEZ) in a new initiative.
Call for energy industry to engage earlier with future workforce
Urgent action is needed across the growing energy industry to work with younger students to secure the skilled and diverse future workforce it needs. Offshore wind, oil and gas and nuclear leaders are making a united call to work together to build a multi-skilled mobile workforce that could flow between the different sectors.
Flagship SNS energy event to expand next year
A flagship event for the Southern North Sea which attracted 1,200 people from across the energy industry is to expand next year. Operators, developers, supply chain companies, skills and training providers and schools and colleges took part in the record-breaking SNS2019, organised by the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) to showcase the eastern region’s…
Region Launches UK’s first All Energy Industry Council
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership has called for a new approach on the strategic delivery of future energy supply by leading on the creation of the UK’s first All Energy Industry Council (AEIC). At the Southern North Sea conference today, energy suppliers and stakeholder groups have formed the Council to boost local job opportunities, trade,…
Jobs and contracts promise to East Anglia firms by energy group
Millions of pounds of contracts and hundreds of jobs are expected to go to businesses across the eastern region if offshore windfarms planned by Swedish energy firm Vattenfall go ahead. Supply chain opportunities will reap potential rewards for a diverse range of companies, including civil engineering, fabrication, building construction, environmental, electrical engineering, logistics, offshore services…
GENERATE Supply Chain reaches 2,500 registrations
The GENERATE Supply Chain database has reached a major milestone, with 2,500 businesses now registered
Seatrium ORS Breaks Ground on Landmark Lowestoft Hub
The investment strengthens Seatrium ORS’ operational capability as demand grows for offshore project delivery, hook-up, commissioning, logistics and lifecycle support services throughout the offshore wind sector.
Great Yarmouth Unveils Ambitious Strategic Vision for South Denes
An ambitious new vision for one of the country’s most significant coastal employment areas
Planning consent granted for Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm
The UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm
ABP and ScottishPower Renewables sign landmark agreement to support offshore wind operations from Port of Lowestoft
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a long-term partnership with ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) to support operations and maintenance (O&M) activities
GENERATE Supply Chain goes LIVE
Now’s the time to register with GENERATE Supply Chain – bringing enhanced visibility to the region’s energy landscape
Peel Ports advances Great Yarmouth expansion plans
The Port of Great Yarmouth is set for a major upgrade, with Peel Ports advancing plans to build a new deep-water Southern Terminal at its Outer Harbour.
UK government confirms FID in Sizewell C
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has signed the final investment (FID) for Sizewell C (SZC) in Suffolk
New jobs and major investment in Powerpark, Lowestoft
Jobs, opportunities and major investment in Britain’s most easterly town, Lowestoft, is ensuring it is “leading the way” as a powerhouse for the clean energy industry within the East of England. In September 2020, GENERATE partner, East Suffolk Council unveiled an “ambitious” vision for PowerPark to “create a cluster of energy related businesses which build upon the success of existing…
ScottishPower confirms Lowestoft as long-term home for UK offshore wind
Green energy company ScottishPower Renewables has confirmed Lowestoft as the long-term home and heart of its UK offshore wind operations