Orsted and RWE have their say on significant price lift for next auction round By David LaisterBusiness Editor (Humber) Tom Glover, left, UK country chair for RWE, and Duncan Clark, UK lead at Orsted. A 66 per cent increase in the crucial strike price for offshore wind subsidy has been welcomed by key figures...
Read moreHumber Marine and Renewables (HM&R) has issued a four-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt ahead of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement. In a letter to Mr Hunt, the leading business development group has set out its top priorities to secure and increase investment and jobs in the Humber region’s green energy sectors. ...
Read moreWind energy technical services provider Boston Energy has helped the world’s largest offshore wind farm generate its first power, in a key milestone for the UK’s transition to net zero. Boston Energy is undertaking the onshore commissioning and completion, offshore mechanical and electrical (M&E) completion and offshore commissioning elements of the Dogger Bank...
Read moreSeed capital provided by government has been allocated in early action by new organisation with hundreds of jobs eyed u By David LaisterBusiness Editor (Humber) Humber Freeport chair Simon Bird has announced the recipients of the seed-investment pot, including Catch at Stallingborough and Ideal Heating in Hull, as well as speculative work with North East...
Read moreStrong Humber role with Grimsby the leading UK cluster as GEV and Rix join RES in partnership By David LaisterBusiness Editor (Humber) Technicians working from the nacelle of an offshore wind turbine, checking blade connections and condition. (Image: OWOP) Four specialist firms with a strong foothold in the Humber have launched an offshore wind strategic...
Read moreHull, United Kingdom, 17 October 2023. MMS Workboats, a division of MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co Ltd. (MMS), has today announced the launch of the Envirocat All-Electric Eco 8.5, a cutting-edge plastic and debris collection vessel. Designed to make waterways cleaner and support sustainable industries such as fish farming and aquaculture,...
Read moreThe driving force of maritime and renewables in the Humber, Humber Marine and Renewables (HM & R), today formally announce they have appointed Melanie Onn, former national renewables organisation Deputy, as their new strategic advisor. Melanie will be working with HM & R on a part-time basis over the next few months. Chair of...
Read moreThe University of Hull’s Professor James Gilbert has just returned from the first Korea-UK Policy and Technology Forum on Net Zero: Offshore Wind as part of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering delegation. The exchange was in partnership with the National Academy of Engineering Korea (NAEK) and is one of the Royal Academy...
Read moreSolis Marine Engineering won a National Maritime SME Maritime Award the for their ongoing work in clean shipping, alternative fuels and renewable energy Link below: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=smemaritimeawards23&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7108019874685165569&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BDFPfCyIsTRKgDbCbza6UcA%3D%3D
Read moreLeading provider of high-quality plant equipment, SES has recently completed a six-figure deal to supply world-renowned training facility CATCH with a full suite of welding equipment ahead of the launch of their Welding and Pipefitting Hub, which is due to open next week. The new facility is designed to host 28 students, with courses...
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