The North East has long been proud of its ability to secure inward investment. Now that we’re increasingly being seen as a green industry world leader we should be prouder than ever.
The world knows what needs to happen next to safeguard our global future. In the UK, North East England will lead. It’s ironic then, that our fossil fuel dominated past means our region is so well placed. Coal dominated our industrial heritage before we progressed to the oil and gas industry. Together, it adds up to an unmatched legacy of engineering expertise, re-purposed sites, and supply chains.
Week by week, we’re taking this message to the world. Last month I visited Wind Energy Hamburg as part of the Energi Coast delegation - representing the region’s offshore wind supply chain. There were also representatives from Ports Blyth and Tyne, as well as a host of North East supply chain companies.
