Port of Tyne gives first glimpse of new North East green energy park

Port of Tyne has unveiled images and a video of its new regional energy park at the Offshore Wind North East conference.

The firm has announced plans to launch the Port and Tyne Clean Energy Park in a bid to make the North East an industry leader in clean energy.

The new Tyne Clean Energy Park will aim to provide an infrastructure catering for all renewable energy production needs, with a total of 200 acres of land soon to become available within the park’s perimeters.

Matt Beeton, CEO at Port of Tyne, commented: “Tyne Clean Energy Park provides a fantastic opportunity for companies in the renewables sector who are looking for a long term operational base.

“We are absolutely committed to becoming a low carbon industrial hub and supporting innovation, so launching a green business hub at the Port is a natural evolution of our vision.”

Simon Brett, commercial director at Port of Tyne, added: “There are three distinct supply chains relating to the offshore wind farm lifecycle involving component manufacture, construction services and operations.

“Each one of these requires different levels of investment, from plant and infrastructure to labour resourcing and all of it will be accommodated at the Tyne Clean Energy Park – it’s an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their activities.”