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RWE acquire Vattenfall’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone
All change in the Southern North Sea as RWE acquire 4.2-gigawatt UK offshore wind development portfolio from Vattenfall. See full press release from Vattenfall here https://bit.ly/48J80Mu
ABP and Sizewell C plan to develop Direct Air Capture facility at Port of Lowestoft
An innovative development is being planned at the Port of Lowestoft, Associated British Ports and Sizewell C are collaborating to bring a new technology demonstrator to the East of England – technology that will no doubt play an increasingly important role in reducing carbon dioxide levels, combating climate change and building a green economy. Read more here
Vattenfall choose Great Yarmouth port for Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone
Great News for Great Yarmouth as Vattenfall announces Peel Ports GY Port as the preferred bidder for the operation and maintenance contract for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. Councillor Carl Smith, leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: ‘’Great Yarmouth Borough Council is delighted that Vattenfall has chosen the town’s port as the preferred location…
Construction start date set for new Operations & Maintenance campus in Great Yarmouth
A new operations and maintenance campus for Great Yarmouth moves ever closer as final preparations are made for construction to begin next month. Commissioned by Norfolk County Council, the £21.4m partnership project is a collaboration with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and seeks to capitalise on the now…
ORE Catapult launches East of England scheme
Regional offshore wind technology acceleration programme seeks companies across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. Companies in the East of England that want to break into the offshore wind industry can now apply to our Launch Academy East of England programme for the first time. The application window opens on Thursday 2 March until Friday 28 April 2023 for expressions…
Extra 700,000 more UK homes to get clean, green power from the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone
Vattenfall announced that the capacity for the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone will be increased to 4.2GW. Crucially, this will take place with no extra impact for local residents, with its construction taking place within existing plans. For full details see here
New fly through video of Great Yarmouth O&M campus
Fabulous new video provides an insight into the vision the Great Yarmouth Borough Council and it’s partners have for the new state-of the-art facility on the South Denes Peninsula Working in partnership Great Yarmouth Borough Council, the New Anglia LEP and Norfolk County Council have released a new video demonstrating the full vision the partners…
Press Release from ABP
The Port of Lowestoft, owned and operated by ABP, the UK’s leading ports group, has invested over £600,000 to enhance its infrastructure and support Peterson’s business growth.Peterson, who are a valued customer at the Port of Lowestoft, have recently announced a new contract to provide integrated logistics services to ODE Asset Management (ODE AM). These…
Mayor of Great Yarmouth reacts to the new O&M film
View the video below to see Counsellor Graham Plant’s reaction to the new promotional material recently released by GENERATE, throwing his praise and support behind the project which aims to bring investment and job opportunities to the borough.
Operations & Maintenance Campus
The GENERATE team are excited with progress on the new Operations & Maintenance Campus in Great Yarmouth. This state-of-the-art facility will provide new maritime facilities for service operation vessels and crew transfer vehicles (and associated quay space, parking, servicing, storage areas and access roads) being completed by the end of 2023. A new short film…
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.…
Amsterdam opportunity to flag up services and rebranding
An expanding East Anglian technology company is showcasing its services – and new name – at a major international event in Amsterdam. Nesspoint specialises in communication, tracking and monitoring solutions for offshore renewables – particularly wind farms – as well as ports, harbours and defence. The company, formerly Vissim Renewables, recently rebranded to Nesspoint, taking…
Crown Estate offers up 7GW through Round 4
The Crown Estate has today (19 September 2019) officially launched Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4, opening up the potential for at least 7 GW of new seabed rights for offshore wind development in the waters around England and Wales. With the potential to meet the electricity needs of over six million homes, Round 4’s launch…
First power for East Anglia ONE
The East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm has generated its first power, taking a step towards completion. The first of the 102 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 turbines to begin generating power is known as WTG E19, and exported power to the onshore substation at Burstall, near Bramford in Suffolk.
Latest offshore wind tender will promote innovation
Innovation is being rewarded with extra discounts in the next round of offshore wind farm bids of the UK coastline. Seabed landlord The Crown Estate has announced the tender process for Round 4 of Offshore Wind Leasing.
Bacton gas site deal reinforces region’s energy hub role
A “key step” to unlocking a major new gas production project off the Norfolk coast has been announced. And it means potential supply chain opportunities for local companies further down the line.
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.