The North East’s position as a leader in the wind energy sector has been boosted by a major player in the industry setting up a base at the Port of Tyne.
Dutch firm Van Oord, which already has a presence at Port of Blyth, will use the Tyne Clean Energy Park as a storage and marshalling base for the foundations of the 100-turbine Sofia Offshore Wind Farm currently being built in the North Sea.
The contract will see the River Tyne welcome the tallest offshore vessel in the Port’s history, Van Oord’s Aeolus, with the base likely to be operational from the start of next year. Van Oord’s new base will benefit from direct access to a deep-water quay, with enabling work starting soon to upgrade the quay strength.
