Offshore Wind in North East England

North East England was at the forefront of the industrial revolution, from coal mining and shipbuilding to offshore oil & gas, the region has continued to evolve its engineering-led capabilities to not only remain relevant in an increasingly changing global energy market, but to position itself at the forefront of the offshore wind industry.

Since 2000 the region has been involved in offshore wind, using its experience and expertise in other industries to diversify and create a new and vibrant offshore wind supply chain. It now leads the way in the green energy revolution, playing a key role in energy security and the UK journey to net zero 2050. The industry here has now contributed significantly to the creation of new jobs, economic growth and the regeneration of coastal communities.

The region is proud to now have a diverse, innovative and forward-thinking energy sector supply chain with offshore wind a key focus.

With first-class infrastructure, including six highlyactive ports, its prime location on the east coast of England with world class offshore wind farms on its doorstep, including Dogger Bank Wind Farms and the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, the region maintains its enviable track-record with its supply chain cluster contributing a lion’s share to the UK and the Global offshore wind farms.

The offshore wind sector in North East England is very much open for business and continues to be at the vanguard of this dynamic growing industry.

OWNE Conference & Exhibition

Offshore Wind North East (OWNE), held at Sunderland’s Beacon of Light from 8-9 November 2023, is a leading event that explores themes and opportunities in the offshore wind sector. The show brought together an impressive line-up of speakers to update you on their business activities, opportunities for the supply chain and how to engage going forward. .offshorewindne.co

One of the key things that came out of this year’s event was the importance of developing skills in the offshore wind sector. As we work towards the government’s net zero target of 2050, the need for skills in green jobs – which will be a key driver of employment growth - is becoming ever greater. Because of the North East’s strengths in the offshore wind and energy sector, the infrastructure is already in place to create a pipeline of talent for the workforce of the future.

Offshore Wind North East returns to Sunderland’s Beacon of Light from 6-7 November 2024. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Masfix. Further details can be found on this page.