Still Time to join in the wind of change

THERE is still time for companies to exploit the huge opportunities being presented by the growing offshore wind industry. That was the message to business figures at a special conference yesterday, held exactly a month before a decision is due on a major element of the Humber’s renewables offer – Able UK’s 320 hectare...

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Firms on mission to Germany to play part in offshore wind sector

NEARLY 20 regional businesses are backing a trade mission to north Germany to explore opportunities in its offshore wind energy sector. The four-day Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) mission in Hamburg and Bremerhaven, from April 15 to 18, includes meetings with AREVA Wind, E.ON Climate & Renewables, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Renewable Energy Hamburg and...

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ABP to invest £100m in Drax link-up

Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a 15-year contract with Drax Power which will lead to terminal investments of up to £100m to handle wood pellet shipments at its Humber Ports of Immingham, Hull and Goole. The investment will support Drax Power’s conversion to a low carbon electricity producer through replacing coal with sustainable...

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