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Energy firm to create 40 new jobs with Blyth office opening

UK energy firm EDF Energy Renewables has opened a Blyth-based office to manage the construction of a new offshore wind farm, a move which will create 40 jobs in the area.

The business recently moved into Blyth Workspace, an office space owned and managed by Arch Commercial, where its team will facilitate the planning, management and coordination of all engineering and construction activities associated with the development.

When complete, the new offshore wind farm will provide enough low carbon electricity to meet the average annual needs of 34,000 homes.

Marcel Sunier, Project Director, said: “I’d like to thank both the Business and Commercial team at Arch for all of their support with finding suitable premises for EDF Energy Renewables’ Blyth project team and also for the support we received from Arch during our move into the new office.

“This is an important project for us and we are delighted to be moving into the heart of the Blyth community. As the project develops we will look to hold some meetings next year for those local people who want to know more about the project.”

Councillor Dave Ledger, Chairman of Arch, added: “EDF Energy Renewables’ investment into Blyth significantly strengthens our offering to companies investing and operating within the global offshore energy sector, specifically around offshore wind.”

“Blyth Workspace is in the ideal location for companies like EDF Energy, situated in a location with other prime Northumberland energy businesses and fantastic transport links for the A1 and Newcastle. Northumberland continues to be a progressive, enterprising and fantastic place to do business.”

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