Member News – EEEGR

Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm increases funding for North Norfolk community projects

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:14:29 +0000

Since its establishment in 2010, the Sheringham Shoal Community Fund has received a donation of £100,000 per annum from the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, which is operated by energy company Equinor, to support community projects in North Norfolk. In that time, the Fund’s grant awards of over £1.3million have made a significant difference to […]

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Lufttransport RW AS selected as operator for new helicopters

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:11:40 +0000

Equinor has awarded Tromsø-based Lufttransport RW AS the assignment of operating five new helicopters from manufacturer Leonardo. They will be used to transport passengers on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) from Sola and Florø. The five new helicopters are type AW189 aircraft, which are part of a new generation of helicopters that will be operating […]

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North Star celebrates full delivery of Dogger Bank SOV fleet, with naming of Grampian Tweed at Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:08:53 +0000

North Star has officially named and handed over its latest service operations vessel (SOV), the Grampian Tweed, completing the company’s fleet of dedicated ships serving the Dogger Bank Wind Farm on long-term charter. This milestone event reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to the delivery of high-quality offshore support tonnage for the renewables sector and marks the […]

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Freeport East expands team to strengthen engagement with local businesses and drive growth and innovation

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:07:14 +0000

Freeport East is strengthening its ability to support regional economic growth with the addition of three new team members. Jonathan Rudd, Laura Mayne, and Sophia Padget have joined the Freeport East team as Project Delivery Officers and will operate across a wide range of Freeport East’s programme of work. The new joiners will contribute to […]

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Scaling Up: How Scotland Can Overcome Offshore Wind Barriers to Deliver at Scale

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:51:25 +0000

Scotland is poised to become a leader in offshore wind energy, yet it faces significant challenges in scaling up its ambitious offshore wind pipeline. With increasing turbine sizes, uncertainty in technology, and limited port infrastructure, the question stands: how can Scotland leverage its resources to deliver at scale? ASCO, global logistics and materials management provider […]

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Supporting the East of England at UK Nuclear Regions Collaboration Event

Karen Freeman — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:26:45 +0000

EEEGR was pleased to be part of the contingent representing the East of England at the UK Nuclear Collaboations Event at the House of Lords on 28 January 2025. The East was truly represented with nine of us in attendance to start flying the flag for our region and Sizewell C, which when operational will […]

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Citation: An Introduction to Tendering Guide

Will Norris — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:35:31 +0000

Have you considered the potential that tendering opportunities you could bring to your business this year? Tendering opportunities are set to be substantial, so ensuring your business is well-equipped to win those big contracts is crucial. But how can you make sure your tender applications stand out? With our Member Citation’s ‘An introduction to tendering’ […]

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Citation: Extreme Weather – Reducing the Impact on your Business

Will Norris — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:20:11 +0000

From dark nights to unpredictable weather, the winter months can create challenging conditions and compliance issues for business owners. With news outlets reporting temperatures potentially reaching -16C in some areas this week, there has never been a more important time to review your processes. Download our Member Citation’s free guide on reducing the impact of […]

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Equinor: Securing financial close for Empire Wind 1

Will Norris — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:42:51 +0000

Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project in the US has now secured a project financing package of over USD 3 billion. Financial close was reached at the end of December 2024. Empire Wind 1 will power 500,000 New York homes and is expected to reach its commercial operation date in 2027. The expected total capital investments, […]

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East Coast College – Engineering Business Breakfast and Welding Bootcamp

Will Norris — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:00:57 +0000