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EEEGR is working with a specialist team of energy industry consultants that between them, have the insight and expertise to deliver growth within individual businesses and across the supply network. To date the programme has supported more than 100 companies, created around 200 jobs, safeguarded another 30 or so and helped seven business start- ups.
Mr Gray is determined that such support should get through not just to businesses directly connected to the energy world, but those keen to form part of its supply chain.
SHERINGHAM SHOAL OFFSHORE WINDFARM He was very impressed with the impact that Scira Offshore Energy’s Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm had on the small North Norfolk town of Wells where a new harbour extension was created to service the development.
“The harbour has enjoyed a renaissance and diverse local businesses from ship chandlers to local food providers have reaped the benefits of the investment in this new source of energy.
“Their story should be an example to everyone in the region of the potential prospects if they take full advantage of the opportunities and gear themselves up for the investment we will be seeing in the East of England.”
But the biggest challenge is likely to be in providing enough skills to service the near- insatiable demands of a future energy sector.
SKILLS FOR ENERGY
It is an issue being tackled with resolve and dedication by EEEGR’s Skills for Energy team. Both Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth colleges are opening the door into the industry for young people though the Energy Skills Foundation Programme – an industry-designed course. The University of East Anglia has launched its degree programmes in Energy Engineering and tremendous strides are being made in recruiting ex-military personnel with engineering skills into our sector.
TENDER PROCESS AND RELEVANT TRAINING The tender process was intense and it took four months to get the go-ahead amid stiff competition. More recently the company organised for multiple engineers to receive offshore survival training, and training in specific SCADA systems to further supplement its commitment to Statoil. The final stage is to re-locate the company into its new purpose-built offices, which is underway.
OUTSIDE BUSINESS INTEREST
“Because of the
investment we have made, and lessons that we have
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EPISCENTRE
And any day now there should be news about the EPISCentre, a flagship building for this region which will house an independent energy industry skills centre.
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learnt from this project, we’ve been sought out by other businesses in the offshore market.” emphasises Cooper.
Cooper reports that the contract has had an “amazing effect” on the company. It has expanded from 21 to 31 people and now has the credibility to engage with other offshore wind developers.
FANTASTIC TEAM
“We’ve got a very good skills base and a fantastic team - Statoil was impressed by our ability to deliver on time and on budget,” Cooper adds. “Offshore wind companies want a can-do attitude and they certainly get that with us. We are a small company but have top clients and further plans to expand.”
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