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A celebration of our area’s energy industries and a look into how the infrastructure to support this growing sector is developing.

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HIS week’s £310-million investment confirmation from Siemens and Associated British Ports has thrust the Humber into the international spotlight once more.

Manufacturing and the associated supply chain for offshore wind is on the way. Grimsby has been credited with starting the revolution, and in Scunthorpe, skills are going to be taught to ensure the talent is here, as well as the tools. Inbetween

the two lies Able Marine Energy Park and the immense opportunity to build on what will now get underway in Hull. Today we take a look at how the South Bank of the Energy Estuary is gearing up.

Cllr Chris Shaw, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council

Marcus Walker, Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration, North Lincolnshire Council

returns in terms of stimulating more investment and creating more jobs.

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eople are starting to wake up and realise what an incredibly valuable asset North East Lincolnshire is to the national, European and even global economy. The same attributes that put Grimsby on the map as one of the world’s biggest fishing ports are now making us a leading contender for the offshore wind industry’s operations and maintenance base. We have the infrastructure, the skills, the people and a council that’s supportive to the needs of industry. We’re in the right place at the right time. I know it, the offshore energy companies know it - even the Prime Minister knows it. The council took the decision a few years ago that our role in the renewable energy industry would be to support the offshore operations and maintenance market. While it’s no secret that councils up and down the country are facing hefty cuts to their budgets, what we can do is bring people together and target cash at the projects that will deliver the biggest

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That’s already paying dividends when you look at the investment resulting from the new, larger lock gates and the £14.5-million Grimsby Docks Flood Risk Management Scheme that we’re working on with the Environment Agency and Associated British Ports. The improvements are yet another way we’re helping to enable existing businesses to develop and provide the right infrastructure to support and encourage inward investment. Protecting our local businesses, which now includes the likes of Siemens, Centrica, E.on and RES Offshore, is critical to the growth of the area and undoubtedly helped secure Dong Energy’s recent arrival in Grimsby. Dong Energy was awarded a £1.1-million Regional Growth Fund grant by the council and has since confirmed an £11-million investment on Grimsby’s Royal Dock. Creating at least 100 local jobs, the facility will become the home of the Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm operations and maintenance team for the next 25 years a benefit to the whole of the economy and reinforcing the Humber’s position as the UK’s Energy Estuary.

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AMEP in particular, will put the Humber Estuary at the forefront of renewable energy and become a leader in its field.

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he Humber Estuary is fast becoming the energy capital of Europe. The Government’s £100 billion offshore wind programme is the largest engineering project in the history of UK and plans for Able Marine Energy Park – built on the largest enterprise zone in the UK – play a key part in helping create the energy clusters that we need to be able to compete with major manufacturers in mainland Europe. “It’s about time we started to see such significant investment as we have seen locally in recent months. The University Technology College (UTC) will provide specialist skills in engineering and renewables. Together with Able Marine Energy Park, they will support what is about to become probably one of, if not the biggest, projects that will transform our local, regional and national economy.

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“Thousands of jobs will be created and this will inevitably have a positive knock-on effect on other local and regional industry. It will bring more people into the town, with the UTC situated in the heart of it, close to the shops. And with more visitors comes more spending, helping bring a much welcome boost to the local economy. “Manufacturing and supplying wind turbines to huge offshore wind farms is no mean feat. It will require a great deal of hard work, energy and commitment, all of which we have in abundance. North Lincolnshire is without doubt the best location for these huge developments. We have excellent rail, road, and sea and air links right on our doorstep. And with the UTC, we will have the skills and tools needed to deliver this ambitious and exciting project.”

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introduction by Telegraph Business Editor David Laister

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NERGY Estuary may be a new term, a super sound bite coined by savvy marketeers to put the Humber on the map when it comes to Britain and the rest of Europe, but the work to build up such a head of steam has been done without title for more than 100 years. Immingham, the biggest port on the river, was built to enable coal exports to help develop the industrialisation of northern Europe. Now it is breaking records for imports of the fossil fuel to keep the lights on in Britain, while it and the other Humber quays, docks and terminals renew themselves to serve renewable sources in a rapidly changing world. Coal clearly remains king in this department at present, particularly as the sabre-rattling around Ukraine impacts on gas price, but biomass is about to boom and strong gusts of growth continue to blow the Humber’s way when it comes to offshore wind. Couple that with the hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil refined by Phillips 66 and Total Lindsey Oil Refinery on the South Bank, with the gas-fired power stations clustered here too, and the Energy Estuary title was stacking up well before the green revolution emerged on our patch. As work continues at pace on the £100-million biomass handling facilities at Immingham, part of a £750-million supply chain to aid Drax’s conversion to green fuel, today half of the UK’s offshore wind farm construction sites are being served out of Grimsby.

Last year was without doubt one of largescale realisation for the town, of what was happening on our doorstep. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg was joined by Energy Secretary Ed Davey on the North Wall of Port of Grimsby East to launch an industrial strategy for offshore wind. Grimsby has become a shining example of operations and maintenance, with Centrica and Siemens serving Lynn, Inner Dowsing and Lincs farms from the port. The ghosts of trawlers past, so often a source of lament for their gradual decline in numbers, have – in the main – been replaced with crew transfer vessels, work boats and other special project requirements, bringing vibrancy back where six years ago spread decay. This was furthered by E.on and Dong, arriving to build Humber Gateway and Westermost Rough, both long term commitments likely to stretch a quarter of a century, with Dong following up with the purchase of another consented farm, Race Bank, from Centrica. The Danish firm’s stake in the town, valued at £11-million, could be significantly enhanced if the financial sign-off is received from Copenhagen, the capital city now served by Scandinavian Airlines from Humberside Airport, completing a vital infrastructure jigsaw. And while investment has come from outside, businesses in the town are getting in on the act too. Whether it is lubricants or life jackets, rigging or retrospective fabrication, sandwiches or safety training, existing entrepreneurs are picking up on a new income stream. With strong support in the form of Regional Growth Fund monies, advice and

assistance from the local authorities, the LEP and trade bodies, a community has emerged that lives and breathes the Energy Estuary ambition. While one element of frustration has been the failure so far to get the £450-million Able Marine Energy Park across the line and on site, comfort has been taken from the Budget’s extension of incentives held by the enterprise zone created to boost it, as well as the near £15-million enabling works grant received earlier this year. The coming weeks in Westminster will be critical to the outcome of the Government’s Development Consent Order laid before Parliament last month, and the opportunity for the 4,000 jobs and desired manufacturing base to ensure UK content in a green future, while balancing the long-term plans of the port giant that is desperate to retain land it currently owns. While we wait for a resolution that is best for the Humber, we today celebrate work underway.

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Raising the profile of the Humber T

HE UK’s Energy Estuary – it’s the powerful phrase used frequently to summarise the Humber’s strategic importance to the UK economy and the scale of the investment opportunities within the region.

And now the organisation that developed the Energy Estuary proposition is spreading its reach right across the estuary, to strengthen the Humber’s voice in order to compete for investment and job creation. The Bondholders is a rapidly-growing, private-sector led organisation which has almost 200 members dedicated to raising the profile of the Humber across the UK and abroad. Every member makes a financial contribution to the promotion of the area, as well as acting as a powerful ambassador for the region. The Chair of the Bondholders is Peter Aarosin, Chief Executive of Bondholder company RMS Group, which employs more than 200 people across the Humber. He is also Chair of the Marketing Board of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), and the Bondholders and the LEP work closely together to position the region for inward investment. Mr Aarosin said: “To compete for major international investments you need to stand out from the crowd – to offer a very strong and distinct proposition. “The UK Energy Estuary gives us a big story to tell – the story of the Humber as a region of national and international significance; a powerhouse of the UK economy; and a location offering huge opportunities for investment and growth.

business in Grimsby, choosing the town because of its industry expertise and unrivalled land and sea connections.

The research highlighted as a key advantage for the region its connectivity to Northern Europe, and onward to world markets, through the UK’s busiest ports complex and access by road to much of the UK within four hours’ driving time. It also spotlighted that the region has plentiful space to grow to accommodate inward investments and enable existing businesses to expand and that the Humber has a truly 24/7, high-energy industrial base, including chemicals clusters on both banks of the estuary.

By joining the Bondholders, companies can really make a difference. Peter Aarosin

members such as Associated British Ports; engineering company Spencer Group; and IT and data company HBP Systems. As well as supporting the region’s growth, joining the Bondholders gives companies access to regular senior networking opportunities and high-quality marketing materials which they can use to promote their business in the context of the region.

The Humber’s innovation, energy, talent and ideas are used and found all over the world. We take raw materials to manufacture, engineer and invent products and services used in households and businesses across the globe. Underpinning the economic advantages, the region also offers a great combination of high quality of life and low living costs. Businesses that invest in the region can offer their employees lifestyle benefits, including affordable housing, and attractive options of urban, country or coastal living. At present, the majority of Bondholders are on the north bank, but Humberside Airport has been a long-standing, proactive member and several companies on the south bank have joined in recent months, including Hodson Architects, of Cleethorpes; North Lindsey College; and Grimsbybased Seafox management consultants. The scheme also has several pan-Humber

RMS port handling facilities at Flixborough on the south bank of the Humber.

Mr Aarosin said: “We have grown rapidly to almost 200 Bondholders contributing vital funds towards the marketing of the region and all playing an ambassadorial role. Peter Aarosin, chairman of Bondholders

“However, our membership base doesn’t yet reflect the Humber-wide economic proposition we are promoting. To promote the Humber as the UK’s Energy Estuary, and reflect the significance of developments such as the Hull and Humber City Deal, it’s important that our members are drawn from across the estuary. “We’re now focused on growing our membership base on both banks of the Humber and, in doing so, we’re also reinforcing the vital message that the Humber is united in its determination to seize the tremendous opportunities we have for investment and job creation.

“The work we put into developing the Energy Estuary proposition has paid dividends. It’s now used consistently by key decision-makers and influencers, including Government ministers, to underline the Humbers strategic importance to the UK economy and the scale of the opportunity here.

“To capitalise upon these opportunities we all need to be working together and speaking with one voice. By joining the Bondholders, companies can really make a difference by promoting the Humber as a great place to invest, to do business, to live and to visit.”

“The Humber is now taken very seriously in Westminster and Whitehall and the word is spreading fast about the many advantages the region offers as an investment location.”

The Bondholders brings together a wide range of businesses from major multinational companies to independent, entrepreneurial ventures, united by their passion for promoting the Humber.

The Energy Estuary economic proposition emerged from interviews the Bondholders conducted with companies that have chosen to invest in the Humber. They included supermarket giant Morrisons, which launched its own seafood processing

As the region’s place marketing agency, the Bondholders works with partners, including the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and local authorities, to market the region to key external audiences, including investors and high-

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Humberside Airport has the UK’s second busiest heliport.

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level decision-makers, to encourage the creation of jobs and wealth. Activity led by the Bondholders has included branding the Humber as the UK’s Energy Estuary. This has been promoted through a wide range of media and communications opportunities, including a special supplement in The Times which reached a highly-influential audience of 1.5 million people. The Energy Estuary message has also been spread through work with national journalists including from the Financial Times, BBC, Independent and Sky News; and the creation of an Energy Estuary map that has been used by many organisations to position the region. In addition, the Bondholders hosts tailored media visits for national journalists; produces high-quality recruitment materials to assist member companies to bring talent to the region; and provides marketing expertise in support of activities to attract inward investment. Currently, the Bondholders team is working with the Humber LEP and other partners to develop the marketing strategy for the Humber. Over recent months the Bondholders has raised its profile on the south bank. It was among the sponsors of the Humber Seafood Summit last September and produced a map for the event which depicted how the region is a vital food producer, contributing over £1bn to UK Plc. The Bondholders team also delivered the hugely-popular Mastering Business series of events, with North East Lincolnshire Council, which brought Apprentice star Nick Hewer and entrepreneur, chef and television star Levi Roots to the area to inspire local business owners. • If you would like to join the Bondholders to help promote the region please contact Leahann Mollon, Membership Manager, on 01482 485242 or e-mail Leahann.mollon@ hull.co.uk scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk

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EXT week, 181 miles away from the location under scrutiny, Committee Room 3A of the Houses of Parliament will be the venue for independent discussions of an issue dividing the Humber.

For the Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords and the Chairman of Ways and Means in the House of Commons will, together, consider the two petitions and the two memorials against the petitions, currently preventing the Development Consent Order for Able Marine Energy Park laid by Government before Parliament on February 10, from being enacted. It is an issue that has stirred emotion across the business community, with a hunger for manufacturing development and an acute awareness of the window of opportunity. On the one hand, a £450-million purposebuilt port facility to serve the needs of the deep-sea offshore wind farm development looming large on the horizon. 4,000 jobs,

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multiple suppliers to an industry the Humber finds itself geographically blessed to serve, and a potential renaissance in manufacturing and assembly, together with the wealth provided by the associated supply chain. On the other, an understandable defence mounted by the owner of a vital parcel of estuary-facing land, the 11-acre ‘Killingholme Triangle,’ for which a compulsory purchase order forms part of the consent process. Only, the current land owner, has plans for it.

Able UK, has the backing of Humber Local Enterprise Partnership and local authority North Lincolnshire Council.

Associated British Ports, an existing port operator with a track-record of economydriving investment well into the hundreds of millions of pounds on the Humber, decade in, decade out, wants to bring forward a new fuel terminal, doing for liquids and gas what Grimsby Riverside Terminal has done for cars, provide facilities for a next generation of vessels currently using the Humber, effectively future-proofing it.

Able, having negotiated a lengthy planning process, want to develop in full, on land they see as unused for decades.

The nub of the issue? Any build out from the Killingholme Triangle to facilitate any shipping-related development would cut across the proposed 1,279m AMEP quay. AMEP, brought forward by Teesside-based

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Immingham Western Deepwater Jetty, proposed as part of ABP’s 2010 port masterplan, is a fuel terminal proposal, currently with the Marine Management Organisation, that as with Grimsby River Terminal for cars, will provide facilities for a next generation of vessels currently using existing infrastructure dating back to the Sixties and beyond.

entered into at such a late stage, the jostling for who proposed what first, are for another time. Much will be one party’s word over another. What matters now is that a way forward is found. The immediate steps will be taken by Baron John Sewel CBE, a leading academic from the Lords, and Lindsay Hoyle, Labour MP for Chorley, from the Commons, whose meeting, and more importantly, its outcome, we now await.

ABP, having put forward a second compromise, believe there is a way forward for both. A quayside of 1,000m for AMEP remains, albeit with 22 per cent of the mooring opportunities lost. IWDJ also loses a berth. The offer forms one amendment petition from ABP, the second is a blanket objection. Both have memorials, objections, lodged against by Able UK. The reasons why negotiations were only

Lindsay Hoyle , MP for Chorley and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee in the House of Commons. Picture courtesy of Dods.

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Baron Sewel , Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords. Photograph courtesy of Dods.

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Unlocking the Energy Estuary T

HE word potential is too often bandied about to describe the Humber. Now is the time for action and Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) will be at the heart of unlocking that potential and making the Energy Estuary a reality.

The decision to approve the £450million project followed an extensive planning process, which saw the detailed scrutiny of all aspects of the development – including measures by the company to develop a £30-million package protecting wildlife and the environment. AMEP is at the centre of the largest

“The Humber’s natural characteristics speak for themselves – that’s why Able is investing in the region. The strategic ďŹ t with the emerging offshore wind market is there for all to see – and there is a burgeoning industry waiting for us all to deliver.

That is how Able executive chairman Peter Stephenson described the opportunity following on from Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin’s approval to create a world-class centre for the renewable energy industries on the south bank of the Humber.

Enterprise Zone in the UK and Mr Stephenson predicts that, as well as attracting around 4,000 direct jobs on-site, it will be the catalyst for delivering the Humber-wide vision to create a cluster of renewable energy companies. He said: “It provides the opportunity, not available at any other UK location, to create a critical mass of activity— a truly integrated business cluster that will be the envy of continental competitors. “AMEP is essential for the UK to become the major player in offshore renewables – delivering the economies of scale to meet the Government’s targets in both driving down costs and ensuring that future offshore wind projects have a signiďŹ cant UK content.

“It’s the Humber’s time to play its part – just like Aberdeen has for oil and gas.�

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“We share Government’s determination to maximise UK content – not only through the attraction of inward investment but also by opening up new opportunities for regional businesses, both large and small.

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Humber region as a whole and that the concept of the Energy Estuary must become a thriving reality. We know that view is shared by the overwhelming majority of people in the area, including local Members of Parliament, by local authorities the Local Enterprise Partnership and a wide range of local businesses. Indeed the collective support that we have received has been fundamental in the signiďŹ cant progress that has been achieved.â€? Added Mr Stephenson: “This sort of development is not for the faint-hearted but as a business we have both the resource and commitment to see it through and to play a major role in transforming the Humber economy.â€? The land assembly and development process has been underway for some 14 years and Able’s investment to date has already been signiďŹ cant, the planning application alone had a cost of almost ÂŁ10-million. An early ratiďŹ cation of the development consent order would see the construction process begin later this year, with the 1,279m quay being available in summer 2017.

“We ďŹ rmly believe that renewable energy offers the opportunity to transform the economy of the south bank and the

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The world is going to be watching us

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LANS for a second phase of biomass handling facilities are already being made at Port of Immingham as £75-million of investment in a new worldleading terminal continues.

Interest is mounting in the sector that spans the globe, and four skyline-changing silos now in place demonstrate the scale of the demand for imported materials from power giant Drax, as it moves towards

equal co-firing of coal and biomass. The past few months have seen operations begin in Hull, with a one million tonne facility. That will be dwarfed this autumn, when Immingham Renewable Fuels Terminal swings into action, with bespoke rail wagons carrying the three millions tonnes expected annually from pellet facilities built by Drax in the southern US to feed the Selby power station. John Fitzgerald, Humber ports director for ABP, said: “Ports are very busy on both

Immingham will be the biggest biomass terminal in the world.

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sides of the river serving he coal-fired power stations, and we are now seeing the transformation to biomass. “We have just taken over from the contractor of the new biomass terminal in Hull, and that will be handling one million tonnes a year. That is an investment of £20-million, but with Immingham as well, that jumps to £110-million. It is happening, it will be enhanced, and we are already designing a second phase.

John Fitzgerald, Humber ports director for ABP.

is going to be watching us. This is a first for an automated system. Two huge continuous ship unloaders will be brought in for the biomass, that can also be used on coal as well. “We know coal will continue to play a pivotal role, so we don’t want to sterilise the berth,” said Mr Fitzgerald. “Humber International Terminal is certainly an energy terminal. Biomass is really developing. We are already building the first phase but planning the second. “The Humber continues to be the centre of energy trade and that will continue to develop as energy trades develop. Our ports will develop as energy sectors change. “Immingham was built for coal exports, it has always been involved in the energy business, and it will be in the future.”

“The biomass revolution is happening, and it is led and driven by Drax. By the middle of 2015 Drax alone will have a requirement for seven to eight million tonnes a year. “That will offset coal, and there is a big debate about how much existing coal-fired power generation will convert to biomass. Other plants still have decisions to make. I think biomass will play a role, it is only ever going to be a bridge to nuclear, the stations are of an age where they can’t keep going, but you can see out to 2027/2030, biomass volumes are committed. “People didn’t think it was going to be done, but millions and millions of tonnes a year will be flowing through these Humber ports. We are having special big riverside facilities here, biomass is happening and we will see a ramp up in Immingham from quarter four. “By the time it is completed Immingham will be the biggest biomass terminal in the world. We also want to make it the most efficient. We are at the beginning of this business and technologies are evolving. Dust and moisture mitigation and elimination is the biggest issue and we have spent a long time risk assessing that. “We are in an evolving industry, most definitely, and with Immingham, because of the high profile nature of this, the world

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HE engineering industry is an exciting place to be; technology is moving on at great speed allowing us to reach oil and gas reserves we never thought we could, drive process plant performance and the ambitious renewable targets mean that the industry is set for major growth across the Humber region.

Humber region where ABB has now had a local ofďŹ ce for 5 years. Peter Hunt, ABB Consulting Business Development Director, is no stranger to the Humber region both personally and professionally, with relatives originating from Hull and Bridlington and customers that include BP Saltend, Total LOR, Centrica Storage Ltd, ConocoPhillips, Cristal Global, Nippon Gohsei, Perenco, Novartis, Tata and Synthomer.

“Our strategy has been to build relationships through a series of strongly focused and integrated, industry-relevant activities which demonstrate our unrivalled knowledge and experience.â€? ABB is a technical consultancy providing Consultancy and project services to the process industries. Their services can be broken down to the following areas: environmental services, industrial energy efďŹ ciency, inspection, integrity management, operations improvement, process safety, project services, technical engineering, technical software and technical training.

One local company beneďŹ tting from this growth is ABB Consulting. It boasts ofďŹ ces Hull, Billingham, Warrington, Aberdeen, Houston, UAE and Singapore, providing technical consulting and engineering services across the oil, gas, chemical, power and pharmaceutical industries. Despite global demand, ABB still sees a signiďŹ cant market, their services in the

He said: “The Humber offers us a strong region to do business in and we opportunities for further growth and as such we are now further expanding our local ofďŹ ce to include a wider range of services.

Peter Hunt, ABB Consulting Business Development Director.

Fundamental to ABB’s success is their highly skilled workforce of engineers but

as a skills shortage plagues the industry, ABB Consulting are dedicating resources into developing future engineers and offering new challenges to experienced engineers. ABB is currently recruiting. Visit www.abb.co.uk/careers or for more information about ABB Consulting please visit www.abb.com/consulting.

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HE next deadline for submissions to the £30-million Humber Local Enterprise Partnership Growing the Humber Regional Growth Fund programme is nearly upon us. The scheme is designed to unlock projects that have the potential for job creation and can quickly deliver tangible economic outcomes, through providing additional investment. Michael Fallon MP(left), Minister of State at the Department for Business Inovation and Skills speaks at the Baths Hall, Scunthorpe launch of the Humber LEP £30 million Regional Growth Fund.

“That’s going to be a massive boost to this region’s economy. Government is doing what it can to create the business environment that will give the crucial confidence required.

Celebrating are, from left, Marc Cole, Strategic Director Environment, Economy and Housing, Chris Shaw, leader of NELC, Simon Brett, deputy port manager for ABP, Benj Sykes, head of Dong Energy UK, and Lord Haskins.

“From what I have seen, this region has got the resourcefulness and business ideas to deliver in the next few years.” Referring to the ring-fenced renewables

OH (Occupational Health) Services Limited has offices both north and south of the Humber, on Immingham Dock and across at King George Dock, Hull. Together the two, with a staff that has grown over the last two years, offer medical and health services locally, regionally and nationally to a wide range of companies - helping those businesses to actively maintain and promote good health in the workplace, thus safeguarding its most valuable asset, its employees.

• Prevention of departures amongst workers due to health problems caused by their working conditions • Protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors adverse to health • Placing and maintenance of the worker in an occupational environment adapted to his physiological and psychological capabilities.

OH Services Ltd is a well established company based on Immingham Dock.

Occupational Health Services Ltd

Our company employs qualified and highly experienced Occupational Health Nurses supported by an Occupational Health Physician. Occupational Health Surveillance is a pro-active approach that many companies are now adopting to actively maintain and promote good health in the workplace and thus safeguard its most valuable asset its employees.

www.oh-services.co.uk

Launched by Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon, in Scunthorpe, just over a year ago, he said: “It is expected to create 300 jobs and bring £125 million of investment from the private sector.

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• Promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations

King George Dock, Hull. HU9 5PR Tel: 01482 712113 Email: ohsnurseshull @oh-services.co.uk

Midnight on April 4 is the next deadline for expressions of interest.

BRIGHT future of expansion and growth is the achievable aim of a well-known industrial health provider.

Occupational Health should aim at the:-

Alexandra Road, Immingham Dock, Immingham. DN40 2QW Tel: 01469 571030 Email: ohsnurses @oh-services.co.uk

From the outset there have been £27-million of business improvement grants available to businesses across the Humber area to grow. A total of £7-million of this funding is ring-fenced to support the renewables industry in North and North East Lincolnshire.

Among the expanding staff base at OH are highly experienced occupational health nurses, supported by an occupational health physician, who support the company’s aim of providing flexible and cost effective services. Having a healthy workforce is vital to the productivity of any business or organisation and OH Services is clear on its ambition to ensure that customers are provided with a first class service that can reduce sickness levels, increase motivation and thereby increase output and profitability. And judging by the expansion of the business, the above ethos is working as OH Services grows to meet the needs of an increasing client base. Director Lynne Fulton believes the business has further capacity to grow with new projects and contracts being developed in the Humber region. She said: “OH Services Ltd prides itself on providing a professional, efficient, cost effective medical service to the local communities.”

I see Grimsby as being very much at the heart of offshore wind.

Benj Sykes, Dong Energy

pot, he said: “This will help build the supply chain. Grimsby is changing. This is a huge opportunity for Grimsby to seize the future. Grimsby will be the gateway.” Dong Energy was one major recipient, taking a £1.1-million share as it creates a long-term base in the town. On official confirmation, Benj Sykes, Dong Energy’s UK head, said: “This is a very exciting project for Dong Energy. It is fantastic we have been able to secure funds from the Regional Growth Fund, I understand the process and it feels exactly how RGF should work. “We have had great collaboration from Humber Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Lincolnshire Council to make so much progress in the time frame we have had. All credit to the teams involved, it really sets us up for the future. “I see Grimsby as being very much the heart of offshore wind, the centre for North Sea operations, and I am confident we will be delivering a lot of benefit to the region. I genuinely believe this is an important milestone for Dong Energy, as well as Grimsby and the Humber region.” Funding is available to business across the Humber area. The minimum level of grant available is £20,000, rising to £2.5-million Grants are subject to State Aid regulations which impacts on the amount of grant assistance that is available for businesses. For example a small company in

Immingham (an assisted area) is eligible for a grant of 30 per cent for capital investment. Those in unassisted areas are eligible for 20 per cent. Overall the programme must ensure it maintains an investment ratio of 1:4 which means (on average) that for every £1 of RGF invested, applicants must contribute a minimum of £4 towards their project. Funding must be spent by December 2014 and for every £20,000 of grant provided, at least one new job must be created. Eligible activities include capital grants for business growth and development, inward investment, research and development and training and apprenticeships. Companies wanting to apply for the Growing the Humber Regional Growth Fund must first complete an expression of interest form, and send it to funding@ humberlep.org. Once received, it has a two stage process. The expression of interest aims to check eligibility and will be assessed by staff from the Humber LEP and the accountable body, North East Lincolnshire Council. If projects are potentially eligible for funding applicants will be asked to complete a full application form. These applications will be assessed by local businesses, for local businesses, and the LEP has made the process as straightforward as possible. Priority will be given to projects that provide the greatest number of jobs created or secured, those that fit well with one or more of the Humber LEP’s key objectives and provide additionality and excellent value for money. Selected projects will be subject to a due diligence process. One-to-one advice sessions are available for all potential applicants to discuss their projects with the Humber LEP. Businesses will receive a quick assessment of eligibility and support in presenting projects in a way that will increase their chances of gaining a grant. For more information call 01482 485260 or email funding@humberlep.org

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Associated British Ports (ABP) – at the forefront of renewable energy on the Humber A

Located ďŹ ve nautical miles from the North Sea, the Port of Grimsby is perfectly positioned for windfarm Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities. By 2018 there are likely to be 690 turbines off the East Coast of England close to the Humber Estuary. Six companies including DONG Energy, Centrica and E.On have already chosen Grimsby as their base for their O&M activities, with more expected to follow.

The Port of Goole, located only seven miles from Drax power station, has also seen almost ÂŁ500,000 of investment in dedicated warehousing for renewable cargoes.

The developments in the Port of Grimsby are already having a knock-on effect by sparking a green revival in the town and acting as a springboard for further investment with local businesses and suppliers reaping the beneďŹ ts.

biomass handling with additional phases of IRFT expected to be developed in the near future.

BP is celebrating a recent surge in growth across its Humber ports – Grimsby, Immingham, Hull and Goole. The key to delivering this has been ABP’s continuing commitment to innovation and its ability to respond within a changing market. In the last decade the port has seen £250 million of investment which has been vital in supporting the 23,000 jobs which ABP create in the Humber region.

ABP’s Humber Ports are vital to the UK with the Port of Immingham handling almost one third of the nation’s coal and

contributing ÂŁ1.56 billion to the local economy every year. Recently there has been a shift towards renewable energy and ABP Humber is again leading the way.

OVER ÂŁ100 MILLION INVESTMENT IN FIRST PHASE OF BIOMASS TERMINAL DEVELOPMENTS ABP is investing over ÂŁ100 million in facilities designed to handle sustainably sourced biomass as part of a Humber-wide agreement with Drax Power Ltd. The Port of Immingham will soon see the opening of the Immingham Renewable Fuels Terminal (IRFT). Over 700 contractors have been employed in the construction phase and an additional 75 people will be required to run the facility. When complete, the IRFT will supply Drax with over three million tonnes of biomass per year. It is expected that Immingham will be at the forefront of

ÂŁ20 million has been invested in a rail load-out facility at the Port of Hull capable of handling one million tonnes of biomass. This facility will create up to 40 jobs and has recently been named the Best Renewables Project at the Humber Renewables Awards.

OFFSHORE WIND OPPORTUNITIES It’s widely known that Siemens has chosen the Port of Hull to develop a new offshore wind turbine assembly and export terminal. This ÂŁ300 million development will include a facility for the assembly of wind turbine equipment, component storage areas and ofďŹ ces, as well as a new 600m riverside berth which will handle the wind turbine components. The Siemens facility alone will create over 1,000 jobs

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energyestuary Marine control

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NEW marine control centre is to be built in Grimsby as port operator ABP responds to the increasing traffic generated by renewables and the automotive sector.

This coming year will see the daily involvement in the offshore wind industry spread out from Port of Grimsby East to Royal Dock, as Dong Energy bases itself there to serve Westermost Rough. Tidal gates are being replaced to afford 24/7 access, following on from a record investment in the town’s marine-facing facilities with the £26-million Grimsby River Terminal completed last summer. Mr Fitzgerald said: “We are developing a new marine control centre because of all the activity, that will be overseeing Grimsby River Terminal and both sides – the fish docks lock and Royal Dock. “Grimsby can become the centre of marine operations. It is the nearest port to the entrance of the river. The marine control centre has the opportunity to become the provider of services to all the

A celebration of our area’s energy industries and a look into how the infrastructure to support this growing sector is developing.

users on the river.”

Dong’s decision to go with Royal Dock, with depths allowing deeper water vessels to use it, has triggered further investment. “We have placed the order for the new lock gates now, and they will be delivered in July,” said Mr Fitzgerald. “This will allow the transfer vessels to come in and out of Grimsby 24/7. “It is a compliment to what Port of Grimsby East has done. They are pretty full now. Dong has come over for operations and maintenance, but is running construction out of the fish dock. “I think Grimsby is a huge success story. It is a renaissance of Grimsby led by two manufacturing sectors, automotive and offshore wind.”

The marine control centre has the opportunity to become the provider of services to all the users on the river.

John Fitzgerald

Looking at the wider estuary, Mr Fitzgerald said: “A total of 95 per cent of UK goods arrive by sea, and ABP handles 25 per cent of that. We are keeping Britain trading.

it was going to be that? At 3GW, what we have today, it is still a lot of turbines and there are still a lot more to come.

“While clearly the market for offshore wind has reduced in the UK, I still think the Humber opportunity is significant. It was massive, 46GW, did anyone ever believe

Race Bank and Triton Knoll are Round Two farms in easy reach, then there are the Round Three Hornsea and Dogger Bank zones too.

“I do think the supply chain will follow Siemens (in Hull), and I know the supply chain is already being established around Grimsby where the work is actually going on, and we have seen the investment in the Fish Docks and the Royal Dock.” Liquids remain strong too. “There are strong volumes across the oil terminals, and quite a lot of gas moving around at the moment too. Demand for larger ships is already coming down the wires. With investment in bigger vessels we then have plans for Immingham Western Deepwater Jetty, and commercial demand is there.”

Key part to play in area’s future prosperity W

ILKIN Chapman LLP, the region’s largest law firm, is a keen supporter of renewable energy and is delighted to be part of the Energy Estuary development. The firm, which has offices in Grimsby, and Louth, as well as across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, specialises in land acquisition, contracts relating to maintenance and ongoing operations, and wind turbines. Stephen Savage, partner and head of renewables at Wilkin Chapman LLP, said the firm had a key part to play in the development, which he said would be “key to the area’s future prosperity”. The £450-million Energy Estuary scheme will create around 4,000 jobs and provide a new deep water port on the Humber, which the solicitors’ firm is well placed to support due to its expertise in relation to renewable energy and number of areas of specialism. Stephen explains: “Over the last ten years, the firm has built up a

considerable amount of expertise and knowledge in relation to wind turbine development, whether this is in relation to licensing wind farms or financial specification of individual turbine projects. “Our expertise extends to planning, judicial reviews and a full raft of contract negotiation in respect of all aspects of turbine development.” The renewables team at Wilkin Chapman has a detailed understanding as to how turbines work, how they connect to the grid, and their value in relation to the country’s integrated energy policy. This is particularly helpful when considering all legal aspects from litigation to finance. The firm’s experience extends to land acquisition, turbine licencing, wind farm licencing, financing of individual wind farms, and radar mitigation agreements. In addition and in relation to the operation and maintenance sector, the solicitors’ practice has a detailed knowledge of the types of contract that are needed in the servicing of wind farms.

Stephen Savage, partner and head of renewable energy team at Wilkin Chapman.

Stephen adds: “We have a dedicated team in relation to renewables with three partners including myself, Russell Eke and Piet Van Gelder, who are supported by a further team of solicitors. “We also work closely with other partners who are specialists in their fields. “As an organisation, we are extremely enthusiastic and supportive of the renewable energy industry and are delighted to be part of a development which we see as key to the area’s future prosperity.” Visit www.wilkinchapman.co.uk for more information.

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OCATED on the Humber Estuary, Simon Storage’s Immingham East and West terminals are at the heart of the UK’s economic infrastructure, with access to deep water jetties, pipelines to local reďŹ neries and highly developed road and rail connections.

Although fuels represent around 40% of Simon’s business, the two linked facilities at Immingham can cope with almost any liquid or gas storage requirement, from reďŹ ned petroleum to bulk commodity chemicals to high purity pharmaceutical and food grade storage. With a combined capacity of 628,000 cubic metres of storage in 240 tanks, the terminals are the UK’s most comprehensive independent storage facility capable of handling some two

Simon Storage Immingham East.

million tonnes of product a year. Through ongoing investment in additional tank capacity, new pipelines, and tank conversions, Simon is able to meet new requirements and maximise opportunities in burgeoning markets. In addition to conventional hydrocarbon and alternative fuels, the terminals have also attracted new chemical business in recent years, an area in which Simon offers considerable

Simon Storage Immingham West.

expertise, including pressurised storage for chemical gases.

for their outstanding health and safety record.

Maintaining the highest standards of personal and process safety, together with continuous investment in competence training, is paramount to Simon’s business. Each of its UK terminals has won a RoSPA award every year for the past two decades and in 2013 Immingham East and West Terminals received an Order of Distinction

The experienced management team, led by local director, Keith Jackson, together with terminal managers Clive Hewins and Andy Rhodes, is responsible for keeping operations at Immingham running smoothly around the clock, 365 days each year. Details of Simon Storage capabilities can be found at www.simonstorage.com

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A celebration of our area’s energy industries and a look into how the infrastructure to support this growing sector is developing.

Bridging the Humber’s skills gap E

NSURING job creation opportunities from the realisation of energy estuary are taken advantage of locally is a key priority, with several major steps being taken in the public and private sectors. Humber University Technical College is the stand-out investment in Scunthorpe, while initiatives and partnerships have been formed across existing training facilities, while business has also recognised its own needs, bringing forward solutions. Humber UTC is an £11-million investment will give young people the specialist skills they need for careers in the engineering and renewable energy industries. It is creating 70 new jobs, including 45 teaching posts, with work underway very soon, to be open for September 2015.

An artist's impression of the University Technical College which is planned for the Church Square area of Scunthorpe town centre

Over 40 years of recruitment agency experience, with offices strategically located throughout the country. We work closely with all our clients: from small local businesses, to large multi-national corporations and the public sector. Our reputation has been built on trust, so you can rest assured that all candidates will have undergone competency and evidence based interviews, tested appropriately and temporary workers will have been reference checked. It is this specialist knowledge that enables us to get the right people into the right jobs - quickly and efficiently. Whether you are looking for staff, or looking for work, you really need look no further than List Recruitment

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procedures that have won third party approval to the internationally-recognised ISO 9001 quality standard.

OR MORE than 40 years LIST Recruitment has been providing highly-skilled employees to businesses both in the Humber region and internationally.

The roots of the company, based in Immingham’s Manby Road, are securely founded in engineering, and it continues to provide industrial clients with specialist technical and commercial personnel solutions. Dani Wilson leads a three-strong team of dedicated recruitment specialists who share a deep knowledge of the areas in which the company operates. She said: “We have built the success of LIST Recruitment on recommendation and reputation, with at least 90% of our work coming as repeat business from existing clients. We have achieved that because of our high standards, which all our clients deserve and have come to expect and trust.” She explained that LIST Recruitment is a member of REC, the Recruitment and Employment Federation, the recognised professional body for the recruitment industry. Although that membership proved that the company’s operations conformed to a strict code of practice, LIST Recruitment went even further, having

“That is an outward sign of just how far we are prepared to go to make sure we deliver the best-possible service to clients and people looking to build careers,” she added.

Dani said List Recruitment used a very effective piece of software that cuts the time taken over data input by more than 90%. “That allows us to spend more time engaging people into the business. The software is integrated with LinkedIn and social media platforms, enabling us to send alerts to potential employees and contractors in moments. It brings us right up to date. “But in the end, although we use a great deal of the latest technology to maintain our records, this is still very much a peoplefocussed business. We understand what our clients need. It’s not just about finding a candidate with the skills and qualifications required for any role to support the success of a client business; it’s also about finding a particular candidate with the kind of personality who will fit into a particular company culture. “Getting that right is an important dimension of what we do, just as looking after people after we have placed them in employment, dealing with issues around PAYE or any HR issues which may arise,” she added. “LIST Recruitment is the complete package,” she added.

traditional curriculum subjects including English, Maths and Science, and they will also learn extra skills that will prepare them for the world of work. The Humber UTC will be overseen by a board featuring representatives from Able UK, Tata Steel, Centrica Storage, Total Lindsey Oil Refinery, North Lincolnshire Council, the University of Hull, North Lindsey College and Outwood Grange Academies Trust. David Shepherd, group executive director for Able UK, said: “The Humber UTC will give key employers the chance to take a direct approach and ensure the region’s people and businesses all get what they need. “Companies across the Humber including Total, Centrica Storage, and Tata Steel already need skilled employees and are keen to recruit locally. The Humber UTC will ensure that schools and industry are connected and that local young people have the skills, knowledge and attitude that companies are looking for.” Team Humber Marine Alliance also forms part of the advisory group. Councillor Liz Redfern, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We have got the

go ahead to create a modern learning centre for young people that will not only teach them the more traditional subjects, but prepare students for the world of work by specialising in engineering and renewables, equipping them with key skills. “I am delighted and excited at what lies ahead. It’s going to give young people a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills locally rather than having to travel further afield. It will also give businesses the chance to employ local people as they will have the skills needed.” The Humber Skills Pledge is an initiative that has gathered huge momentum in the area, linking education, training and employers. Also part of the mix is the creation of a Humber Energy Skills Centre of Excellence involving Grimsby Institute, North Lindsey College, Bishop Burton College, East Riding College and Hull College Group. Working with Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, it is an early City Deal initiative. A £3.1-million pot has been secured to establish and improve training facilities, with £1.2-million from the LEP being topped up by the clutch of colleges. Over a three-year period a total of 1,500 additional

Work boats welcome a busy future W ATCHING the legal wrangling around plans for the new deep water quay facility at North Killingholme is a company closer than most, at least geographically, to the action.

This year sees the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Humber Work Boats at North Killingholme Haven, where the company is looking forward to resolution of the impasse that currently exists between Able UK and Associated British Ports. Clarity over the way forward, expected this summer, can bring nothing but good for the economy on both banks of the Humber, says Humber Work Boats MD David Symon. “We welcome the potential customers that both this development and Hull Green Port will bring. This is a vibrant river, and will get busier in the next five years. There are lots of opportunities to unfold as yet, for many different companies.” He said Humber Work Boats’ role would be as a facilitator for the work of other companies, working on the infrastructure of the river to make it as efficient as possible. “Work in the renewable energy industry tends to be dominated by specialist vessels, like the specialist heavy lift barges used on the construction phase and the fast Windcats that shuttle to and fro between the turbines and the shore. They have to

be fast as the industry is all about time and money,” he said. “Our role will be to offer the services which make all that possible. We will probably be involved during the construction phase, and thereafter in repair and maintenance of the vessels and the jetties, fenders and dolphins needed. We have completed several projects on the River installing robust steel jetties in place of ageing timber ones which would not be up to the demands placed on them by the vessels that use them.” David believes there are several companies with the facilities to maintain support vessels, but that few are as well placed as Humber Work Boats to take that on. “Our location is ideal, and we can lift boats out and work on them inside our fabrication shop alongside The Haven.” He added: “We want the river to be busy. A busy river means a busy Humber Work Boats. This development will be good for businesses on both banks, there can be no doubt about that. We need to be able to maximise every opportunity that arises to use our specialist skills.”

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job creation It is about local skills, about local people and providing them with local jobs. Mike Parker learning opportunities will be created. Mike Parker, chairman of the Humber LEP Employment and Skills Board, sees the importance of raising aspirations across the whole area in order to increase abilities of a workforce that could soon be required as opportunities emerge. Mr Parker said: “This is the first step towards creating a Humber-wide campus that can become a recognised centre of excellence for energy skills. As the UK’s energy estuary, the Humber is already the leading location for renewables businesses to invest, but we want to make sure our training offer leads the field as well. The Humber LEP has a strong representation from the business

community. Its role is very much an economic one. It is there to drive the economic success, growth and development of the region. “The vision is around the concept of the energy estuary. We have this fantastic, unique, geographic asset which is the river, and everything that goes with it. There are three pillars around the development of the area. It is about local skills, about local people and providing them with local jobs, and upgrading the level of work. “We do have a challenge in raising the aspirations of people in the region, to make them realise the opportunities and what they can do and develop for themselves and for the economic benefit of us all.” Other key steps have also seen an academy within Grimsby Institute given the go-ahead, and in the private sector, 3C Humber is a partnership between Grimsby’s Blackrow Engineering and work at height specialist AAK of Norway, bringing crew competency training and assessment to Catch at Stallingborough.

Mike Parker is the new chairman of the Humber LEP Employment and Skills Board.

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A celebration of our area’s energy industries and a look into how the infrastructure to support this growing sector is developing.

Marrying supply to demand Jo Corney Job Centre senior operations manager North East Yorkshire and the Humber. Picture: David Haber

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IGHER than average unemployment could be roughly translated into an available workforce for the strengthening Energy Estuary, particularly when figures peek in the teens and early 20s.

But it isn’t quite that simple, as the team from Jobcentre Plus that plays a vital role with a business’s primary resource, knows all too well. At the turn of the year across the Humber nearly 26,000 people were claiming Job Seekers’ Allowance, with 5,193 people in North East Lincolnshire, at a rate of 5.3 per

cent of the adult working-age population, and 3,665 in North Lincolnshire, at a rate of 3.6 per cent, the national average is 3 per cent. In the Humber, only East Riding is below, with Hull at 7.1 per cent. More than a quarter, 27 per cent, were 18 to 24 year-olds.

What we really need is more employers signing up to give some of the youngsters a chance.

Jo Corney

Jo Corney, operations manager at JobcentrePlus, said: “We have a challenge across the Humber. “There is lots and lots of work going on with the demand side and lot of opportunities are coming into the area. For us, what we have got to look at is the skills side and the supply side, and what we need to be doing across the Humber to bridge that gap. “There is more coming, definitely, and it is across the whole of the Humber. You have only got to look at Able, Siemens, the construction involved, retail with the Marks and Spencer development in Scunthorpe, things are picking up. “What we have got to do is get all those interested in a position, there. “Employability is one of the key challenges. We need to move people on to these jobs that are coming, and make that difference. We cannot do it on our own. A key thing we keep hearing from employers is reliability and time-keeping. That’s a challenge for us. “People need help with CVs, people need help with confidence. It is giving some of these young people the chance to get their foot in the door of an organisation that matters. “One of the key things we find success with is work experience. There are nearly 7,000 people aged between 18 and 24

Expert advice for developing industries

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HE GREEN revolution that has hit the Humber estuary is creating a wealth of new opportunity for traditional businesses, which have grown their expertise to benefit from the offshore market. Andrew Jackson is a shining example of a firm that was in touch with the emerging wind industry and the importance it would have to the whole of the Humber region, particularly Grimsby as a head of operation and maintenance for many firms. This legal firm has been well established since its inception on the north bank in 1874, expanding over to Grimsby in the 1980s to meet growing demand in both the commercial shipping and fishing sector. It has since opened a branch in York. Growing further still when the oil and gas fields of the North Sea provided an opportunity and new markets, Andrew Jackson has proved its ability to be flexible in a world that is constantly changing. Therefore, as partner and head of renewables Andrew Oliver, explained, it was clear the company would always have their eye on what was around the corner.

happy to take on board, along with other areas of new energy work. Mr Oliver said: “The need for advice in the renewables sector is evident in all commercial departments at each of our offices. Whilst in recent years the focus in the Humber has been offshore renewables, it is clear that other forms of renewable energy and low carbon technologies are leading to an increasing demand for legal services.

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“Whilst still heavily involved in the offshore market, in the last year we have advised on biomass handling, waste to energy, solar energy and tidal power. Biofuels has also been another growth area for the firm.

“Five or six years ago we could see how the offshore energy market was emerging and we were aware then of the requirements that such an industry may have.�

“Since opening for business in York in December 2013, we have seen more agri-renewable instructions, as well as increasing demand for renewable intellectual property advice.

As companies began to develop offshore farms, there was work to be done from a legal perspective as business changed from on land to at sea. This was something the qualified and experienced staff at Andrew Jackson were

“We are delighted that our expertise in the field of renewables continues to be recognised by the Legal 500, particularly as the guide is compiled on the basis of client feedback and peer review.�

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employment unemployed, and since April we have had 1,500 people that have gone through a work experience placement. “Getting that CV built up is a step forward in to the future. Some of these small steps now can make a big difference.� Of the issue of young unemployed, Mrs Corney said: “It is one of the biggest challenges we have got. The longer people are out of work the harder it is to get back in to work.�

The Academy Grimsby: a new focus on industry’s needs

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he Academy Grimsby is a new route to further and higher education or employment for young people aged 14 to 16.

Job fairs and employer engagement events have been held, with 1,200 attending one in Grimsby recently. “We are trying to bring together youngsters with employers, and what we really need is more employers signing up to give some of the youngsters a chance.�

Opening in September as part of the Grimsby Institute at its Westward Ho base, the Academy will specialise in engineering and care, have been chosen to reect industry employment trends.

She said employers who attended were pleasantly surprised with the available labour market.

Principal and chief executive at sponsor Grimsby Institute Group, Sue Middlehurst, told how research showed more than 15,000 jobs in engineering could be created by 2020 in the Humber.

“A lot of people out there are looking to work, wanting to work, dressed to impress and wanting to ďŹ nd out what is available. People get a very different perception when they come along, and what we are trying to do is connect more people with businesses, for businesses to know what is available.â€?

“We’ve designed The Academy Grimsby to initially focus on the largest industries for growth in our region,â€? she said. “These ďŹ gures demonstrate a need for trained professionals to be work-ready in order for

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Sue Middlehurst, left, principal of the Grimsby Institute, and Ellen Thinnesen, assistant principal 14 to 19 and higher education, who are looking forward to the opening of the new Academy Grimsby.

these skills gaps to be addressed. “As an organisation we are focused on delivering qualiďŹ cations that meet the needs of our region.â€? The Academy Grimsby will see students work with specialist teachers on gaining Level Two qualiďŹ cations, alongside GCSE qualiďŹ cations in Maths, English, Science

Blackrow Engineering is supporting the development on Westward Ho. Barry Taylor, commercial director, said: “We believe that this is going to be an important investment for the future of engineering in our region and that by offering our support to these young people, we will be able to lay the foundations for them to have long, successful and rewarding careers. “The training equipment that engineering students will be using in The Academy Grimsby is going to offer them an enhanced, hands-on learning experience that will be a fun, interesting and ultimately gratifying new way of P17 learning in our region.�

Clugston’s continued investment in the Humber F OR more than 76 years, Clugston has been involved in supporting the region’s key companies and industries with its construction, logistics and facilities management services.

Meanwhile Clugston Construction is working alongside Vivergo Fuels providing facilities management to the new ÂŁ350 million bioreďŹ nery plant at Saltend, one of the largest bio-ethanol plants in Europe. This

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Recently, that support has focused on the emerging renewables sector, already a signiďŹ cant industry within the region and which is destined to become an even larger part of the Humber’s future.

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With its logistics company, Clugston Distribution, investing in new energy efďŹ cient and greener vehicles, and its Construction and FM businesses engaged in building and maintaining renewable facilities in the area, Clugston is playing an increasing role in helping develop a cleaner, greener future for the Humber area.

Clugston’s earlier involvement delivering the civil engineering elements to the new plant during its construction.

Clugston Distribution has invested more than £2 million in the past 18 months on its eet with four vehicle combinations working from the Humber ports.

This progression from involvement in the construction phase of projects through to their ongoing maintenance is a feature of Clugston’s Lifetime Care Model.

This is complemented by Clugston’s growing strategic partnership with Humber-based company Inter-Bulk.

By drawing on its estate and development experience, coupled with its design and construct services and ongoing facilities support, Clugston is able to provide a true one stop service for customers.

A total of ten vehicles are now deployed on a daily basis as part of the partnership.

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A celebration of our area’s energy industries and a look into how the infrastructure to support this growing sector is developing.

Collaboration is key EAM Humber Marine Alliance recently celebrated 18 years of helping foster collaborative work in the area.

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Last year and this are proving to be busier than ever.

Whether it is spreading the word about the energy estuary at exhibitions from Broughton to Barcelona, or speaking to 600 children about the career potential offshore wind in Barton, director Mark O’Reilly’s message is consistent.

“We have had Barcelona, for the European Wind Energy Association, which was a very good show. We saw plenty of people, made some very good connections and are now in the process of starting to follow all the leads up.

He heads up the membership organisation that has been at the forefront of the renewables revolution, and plays a role with Humber Local Enterprise Partnership’s marketing and advisory boards, promoting the Humber Renewables umbrella on an international stage. Alongside Grimsby Renewables Partnership which is just about to formally launch, the organisation provides the link between the critical mass of smaller business, government and the corporate giants that lead the way. Making it easier for both to connect.

“There are so many things going on, we really have a packed agenda this year,” said Mr O’Reilly.

“It is the first international show we have done as the Humber Renewables brand. It is very important to get known far further than the UK. Europe is where a lot of the investment is going to come from.” This was clearly evidenced early this year when GeoSea, the first marine contractor on Dong Energy’s Westermost Rough offshore wind farm, used THMA as a channel to reach out to the available supply chain. “Quite a few companies have won business out of that, and they have confirmed that,” he said. “GeoSea were really happy with some of the companies that have given

them solutions, which is great because it was hard work to get.”

It followed on from an initial meeting on the continent, firmed up and fleshed out in a seminar and networking event at Forest Pines, where this week, it has hosted another exhibition. Work won is understood to include the bunkering of fuel while the jack-up vessel Innovation is in the water, helicopter and vessel transfers, port agents and supply of personal protection equipment.

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Exhibition wise, May will see All Energy at Aberdeen attended, with Offshore Wind in Glasgow in June, “in terms of the UK that is the key one,” he said.

To meet the diversifying needs of the area and the Renewables Industry, GBA established a Renewables Logistics division to deliver innovative logistics services. The Humber’s location and access to open water provides a prime location to service the varying needs of the Renewables industry be it Biomass, Wind Energy, Tidal Energy and Solar. It provides a natural gateway to Europe and is situated centrally in England with excellent connectivity to road, rail and air. GBA employ in the region of 500 staff in the Humber area and with a strong focus on training and development have a very low turnover and low sickness levels, a testament to GBA’s family philosophy and culture which is evident throughout its operations.

taken quite a focus on offshore wind because of all the work boats and support vessels required,” said Mr O’Reilly. “We make sure we don’t get lost in renewables, we know to focus on marine, on ports, logistics, manufacturing and engineering.” September sees a high-level inward trade mission from Germany. “There will be some really important people on that,” he said. “It

Also early summer is Seawork International in Southampton. “This has

GBA has been operating in the Humber Ports for over 27 years providing high quality logistics solutions.

With a strong management team focussed on measured organic growth, GBA predicts an extremely bright future for the Humber region and its development of the Renewable Industries.

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takes place between September 16 and 18 and we have been speaking to all the heads of the various economic development departments around the Humber to make sure the red carpet is rolled out.” It will include tours of the ports of Grimsby and Hull, the Able site too. October will see a second visit of WindCluster Norway too, another inward trade mission, with November offering a trip down the M62 to Manchester and trade organisation RenewableUK’s exhibition. The importance of all this networking? “It is the intelligence as much as anything. Regular updates such as this publication are important too, and it is about getting involved, and understanding the supply chain,” said Mr O’Reilly. “We have got a community now, if someone wants something they know where to get it. We all know each other to a degree, and there has been so much business created just by that. We are all looking to do more collaboratively. “We work really closely with North Lincolnshire Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and Grimsby Renewables Partnership, and it works very well. We are all in it together!” Set up initially over four years ago as an exhibition working group, GRP is soon to have an official launch, having united the operations and maintenance supply chain in Grimsby.

flocktons

FLOCKTONS TVP is a business with quality and commitment to the economy at its very heart. F rom its beginnings under the leadership of Ian Flockton in 1969, Flockton TVP has grown to become a specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of thermoplastic and GRP tanks. Other key areas include pipework supply/ installation/distribution, salt saturators, degassers, scrubbing columns, control systems, instrumentation and steelwork.

Flocktons TVP is a market leader in the supply of GRP tanks to a whole variety of industry, making the company as versatile as it is experienced. From chemical businesses, to water, food and pharmaceutical companies, its storage tanks, from just 1,000-litre capacity to 150,000-litres are supplied in a variety of materials to satisfy the customer and built to provide unbeatable durability and corrosion resistance.

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As designers, manufacturers and suppliers of thermoplastic pipework, the company is a rarity in that it can offer goods, which meet the exact needs of customers who have a variety of demands and material choices. The company also supplies reinforced plastic pipework in PP/ GRP, CPVC/GRP, PVDF/GRP, UPVC/GRP and GRP.

Efficient use of modern production equipment backed by computer aided design and costing, experience and skills, keeps quality up and costs down. Andrew Flockton

diversify to meet the ever-changing market places of the Humber estuary and further afield. “Over the years we have seen steady and good growth as we look to serve industry needs, which can be very varied,” he said. He stressed how quality at a competitive price was the ethos of the business, ensuring safety is paramount.

In any business it is vital that new markets are identified and that the workforce is able to diversify to serve emerging needs. At Flockton TVP this has been evident with an increase in the manufacture and supply of salt saturators for the winter maintenance industry. Salt Saturators are used in many industries and applications and is just one of the company’s products. The company offers salt saturators starting at eight tonne and up to 70 tonne capacity, with other volumes available on request.

“Our stability and experience ensures that guarantees are realistic and worthwhile. We strive to be competitive for quality designed and manufactured products and will not under specify to meet a target price and thereby possibly create a hazardous situation. Efficient use of modern production equipment backed by computer aided design and costing, experience and skills, keeps quality up and costs down.

Managing Director Andrew Flockton explained how, more recently, his firm had supplied power stations with chemical storage tanks and pipework and he was keen to reflect just how his operation could

For further information please call (01472) 350543.

Mr Flockton currently heads a team of 18, all experienced to meet the demands mentioned above.

Designers and Fabricators of GRP Tanks, Plastic and GRP Products for Industry

Why Flocktons?

Our stability and experience ensures that guarantees are realistic and worthwhile. We strive to be competitive for quality designed and manufactured products and will not under specify to meet a cheap price and thereby possibly create a hazardous situation. Efficient use of modern production equipment backed by computer aided design and costing, experience and skills, keeps quality up and costs down. The company is run directly by a full time management team who believe that customer service, both before and after delivery, quality and reliability are of paramount importance.

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES CALL 01472 350543 OR VISIT

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