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Business Development Manager takes up residence at OrbisEnergy

By TimPb | May 7, 2020

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…

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Region’s offshore wind supply chain showcased to US market

By TimPb | May 5, 2020

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

By TimPb | October 16, 2019

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

By TimPb | October 2, 2019

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

By TimPb | September 25, 2019

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…

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Crown Estate offers up 7GW through Round 4

By | September 19, 2019

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…

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First power for East Anglia ONE

By | September 12, 2019

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.

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Latest offshore wind tender will promote innovation

By TimPb | July 30, 2019

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.

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Bacton gas site deal reinforces region’s energy hub role

By TimPb | July 24, 2019

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.

EEEGR chief executive Simon Gray presenting on the EEEZ stand. (pic EEEZ)

Going Dutch to sell offshore energy services

By TimPb | June 19, 2019

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.