Boston Energy, a technical services provider to the wind energy industry, has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Jonathan Godber as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Jonathan will drive the Yorkshire-based business’ financial performance as it targets new international markets and supports the global transition to a clean energy...
Read moreAndrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to be shortlisted, for the second year running, in the Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024. The firm has been nominated in the Transport category for ‘Firm of the Year’ whilst senior partner, Dominic Ward, has been shortlisted for ‘Transport Lawyer of the Year’. The awards are determined based...
Read moreOrsted 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...
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