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FOCUS ON SOUTH HUMBER ....AND ACHIEVING


ABLE MARINE ENERGY PARK Due to the very nature of this development and the huge scale of this Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), the journey has been a somewhat arduous one – despite the alleged ‘fast-track’ that the new (2008 Planning Act) offers. The process was further complicated by the unique nature of the development and the challenges posed – and subsequently overcome – in respect of ecological mitigation and compensation. From the start of the land assembly to date has taken 14 years!


UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES Peter understandably has experienced many unusual and interesting circumstances, however one such occasion he recounts was the episode of the so-called ‘ghost ships', and the initial – but later to subside – opposition of a small but vocal number of local of agitators who Peter says, ‘really should have known better" given that fact that this was just about the very first time that ships would be re-cycled properly’.


Another occasion requested his services in France for a French Aircraft Carrier, Le Clemenceau, to be towed to the UK, again to be dismantled – just like the ghost ships this business was won and the contract completed successfully. (This short scribe only allows me to offer a snapshot into the world of Peter Stephenson, column space restrictions dictate, however I could write a whole chapter on just his experiences.... perhaps in a future issue?)


MENTOR


Peter commented “...had the privilege to work over the years with extremely clever people and as such I have acquired remarkable contacts and a vast amount of information and experience”


3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE HIMSELF Committed, decisive and passionate


HOBBIES


Rally racing (several trophies on the shelf!) and downhill skiing


Peter Stephenson Chairman Able UK


Click to view more info AIMS & ASPIRATIONS


“To grow the company to be bigger and better – to be almost future-proofed. Retaining it as a private company which can take a longer strategic view and continue to invest, grow and spread risk.”


IN A NUTSHELL


Speaking with Peter it became abundantly evident how passionate he is about what he does, it was an honour to speak with such a modest luminary who has created such a successful organisation which has a healthy and deep-seated respect for the environment.


We look forward to following Able UK’s continued success and will continue the journey in future editions.


Interview by Fliss Chaffer Wind Energy Network


www.windenergynetwork.co.uk


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