Humber heroes celebrated by renewables industry in emotional night of recognition

The rapid response from those working in Grimsby’s offshore wind cluster to the tragic oil tanker collision has been recognised by the industry. A special accolade was presented to key figures behind the remarkable rescue operation in the near North Sea at the Humber Renewables Awards, with a standing ovation given by the 200-strong audience. Guests at the annual gala dinner heard how crew...

Freeport and partners promote Humber’s powerful hydrogen opportunity at Innovation Zero

Hydrogen energy took centre stage as Humber Freeport joined a powerful regional delegation at the UK’s largest net zero conference. A collaboration spanning the private and public sectors came together to share the Humber’s unique economic proposition on an international stage at Innovation Zero. With more than 10,000 delegates expected to attend during the two-day event, Innovation Zero offered...

OWC2025 will showcase the Humber’s ambition

Opportunities for the Humber region to strengthen its role in offshore wind nationally and globally are the focus of a major conference in Hull. Offshore Wind Connections 2025 on April 30 and May 1 takes place against the backdrop of the government’s ambitious targets for the sector and the Offshore Wind Industry Council’s recently launched Industrial Growth Plan which identifies a vast...

Leading lawyer returns to take helm of Humber Marine and Renewables as ‘exciting new era’ dawns

Humber Marine & Renewables has appointed a ‘new’ chairman and further bolstered its board of directors. Experienced marine, fisheries and regulatory lawyer Andrew Oliver has returned to the helm of the organisation after overseeing its creation through the successful merger of Team Humber Marine Alliance and Grimsby Renewables Partnership three years ago. Mr Oliver, who also chairs Grimsby...

An ‘exemplar’ for collaboration: offshore wind sector rallies for OWC 2025

The international significance of Offshore Wind Connections 2025 has been highlighted as the latest supporter signs up. Its global equivalent, WindEnergy Hamburg, has taken silver sponsorship of the high-profile annual Humber conference and exhibition, which has once again secured headline sponsorship from world-leading offshore wind player RWE. Taking place on April 30 and May 1 at the...