Plans For Second Wind Turbine Factory On Humber

It's hoped thousands of jobs could be created as it's announced there are plans to build a second wind turbine manufacturing facility on the Humber estuary.

Danish renewable energy firm, Dong Energy, has signed a deal to build a proposed factory at the Able UK Marine Energy Park in North Killingholme.

An ABP spokesperson told Viking FM:

"DONG Energy is already an important customer of the Humber Estuary, with operations and maintenance activities based at the Port of Grimsby, where last week we were delighted to host the inauguration of Westermost Rough. The company is a key player in the region’s growing offshore wind sector and we look forward to working alongside industry partners to help them grow their business, create jobs and continue to contribute to the Humber’s economic success."

Peter Aarosin, chair of Bondholders, said:

“This announcement is excellent news and further underlines the Humber’s position as the UK’s Energy Estuary. It is also another important step in securing the Humber’s position as the No. 1 location in the UK for renewable energy investments. “For some time DONG Energy has had a strong presence in Grimsby, from where it has managed construction of the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm, and has established a new offshore wind operations and maintenance base at Grimsby’s Royal Dock. “Meanwhile, across the estuary, work is well advanced on developing the Alexandra Dock site in Hull for the Siemens blade factory and related wind turbine assembly, servicing and load out facilities. Siemens has also begun to publicise the jobs that will be available in Hull, ahead of the first major phase of recruitment, later this year, for a 1,000-strong workforce. “So we have DONG, the world’s largest offshore wind farm developer, and Siemens, the global market leader in offshore wind turbines, both establishing major operations here and laying the foundations for a world-class and world-scale renewable energy cluster on the banks of the Humber.” Mr Aarosin said the Humber’s key assets and advantages put the region in a great position to attract further investment, in renewables and other industries. He added:

“The Humber is perfectly positioned to power the development of the UK offshore wind industry, which is already the biggest in the world and is set for billions of pounds of further investment in huge wind farms on our doorstep. DONG Energy, Siemens and other blue chip energy companies are here because it is the natural place for the industry to congregate, collaborate and grow. “We also offer the UK’s largest enterprise zone, spanning both sides of the Humber and including the Able site; abundant available development land; established marine engineering skills; and a hugely supportive investment environment. “But it’s important to stress that the Humber’s exciting growth story is about much more than offshore wind. We have established strengths and growing capabilities in a number of sectors, including ports and logistics, chemicals, healthcare and digital, and a thriving, entrepreneurial business community.”