Low carbon economy

The North East has the UK's most developed supply chain with well over £150 million orders from offshore wind already achieved and some of the UK's leading suppliers.

The region benefits from a strong supply chain with extensive experience of supporting marine and offshore sectors.

Over 250 companies based in the North East either have an existing commitment to offshore wind supply, or have a strong potential to diversify from existing activity. Specifically, the Tyne now hosts a number of important offshore supply companies, including IHC Engineering Business (part of I Merwede), SMD (Soil Machine Dynamics), Duco, Wellstream, McNulty Offshore, A & P Tyne and Newcastle Marine Design Centre. NAREC is also situated within 20km of the river.

Strengthening existing relationships and identifying new companies to play a role in the offshore wind supply chain is an important activity that will be further developed in partnership with the private sector by the relevant Local Authorities and the North Eastern Local Enterprise Partnership.