LDC BACKED BOSTON ENERGY APPOINTS NEW CFO 

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...

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ANDREW JACKSON SOLICITORS SHORTLISTED FOR NORTHERN POWERHOUSE AWARDS

  Andrew 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...

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Offshore wind giants working on the Humber welcome subsidy uplift after industry-harming inflation surge

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...

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HM & R sets out ‘plan for prosperity’ to Chancellor

Humber 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.  ...

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Boston Energy helps world’s largest offshore wind farm generate first power

  Wind 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...

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Humber Freeport invests almost £25m in seven key economy-boosting projects around the Energy Estuary

Seed 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...

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Offshore wind firms form strategic alliance to offer one-stop shop for operations and maintenance

Strong 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...

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MMS WORKBOATS UNVEILS THE ENVIROCAT ALL-ELECTRIC ECO 8.5: A REVOLUTIONARY SOLUTION FOR CLEANER WATERWAYS AND SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE

  Hull, 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,...

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Humber Marine and Renewables announces former Renewable Industry Association Deputy as Strategic Advisor

  The 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...

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University of Hull Professor joins delegation of UK offshore wind experts on visit to South Korea

  The 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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