PORTS & PORT SERVICES
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WIND SECTOR TRADE GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
2015 has been a big year for renewable energy at the Port of Blyth and especially wind turbines.
Blyth is one of a few specialist import terminals for turbines in the UK and the port of choice for windfarms in the North East, North West and both English and Scottish Border counties. 2015 has seen multiple turbines being imported for multiple manufacturers around the port’s catchment and an incredibly busy 2016-17 already in the planning!
78M TURBINE BLADE
The biggest (literally!) bit of wind related news of the year at Blyth was the import of a 78m turbine blade for Wind Dynamics being brought into ORE Catapult’s test facility through the port’s Wimbourne Quay terminal. The blade is one of the biggest in the world at the present time and highlighted the port’s capabilities in handling the next generation of wind turbine components.
D78 blade is the only offshore assembly blade in the world representing the next generation of blade technology and will make use of ORE Catapult’s world class facilities located in Blyth.
RENEWABLE OBLIGATIONS CREDIT SCHEME
Due to the changes in the Renewable Obligations Credit scheme this year, Blyth is preparing for a busy 2016-17 with imports for windfarms throughout the area. Developments are already in place to increase storage capacity at the port, reclaiming areas within the port and modifying existing storage arrangements to accommodate the influx of components.
BLYTH OFFSHORE DEMONSTRATOR SITE
The port is also looking busy for offshore wind with EDF planning to install the first phase of the Blyth Offshore Demonstrator site in 2016 subject to full review before the end of the year. The port have been in discussions and look to be heavily involved in all parts of the construction and operation of the windfarm and expects this project to lead the way for round 3 and the port serving Firth of Forth, Dogger Bank and Hornsea sites from its ideal East Coast location.
INDUSTRY TRAINING
Not only are the port and its client heavily involved in the import, logistics and O&M of UK wind energy but is also a key provider in training to the industry. The port has always been home to Port Training Services who offer a range of relevant slinging and handling courses but this year has now attracted both Maersk Training and Northumberland College onto the port’s South Harbour terminal to supply training specifically for the wind energy industry, with a unique boat landing training facility and fully accredited qualifications in wind energy.
LEADING RENEWABLE ENERGY PORT All in all the port has clearly reaffirmed its position as one of the UK’s leading renewable energy ports in 2015 and is keen to invest in the renewable future going forward.
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