Energy and sustainability

When it comes to renewable, offshore and subsea energy, we’re the experts.

There are only six Centres for Offshore Renewable Engineering (CORE) in England, and one of them is right here on Tyneside.

We have the first-ever engineering research facility in the UK. Following a £7m investment from Newcastle University, the Neptune National Centre for Subsea and Offshore Engineering is world-class, bringing together industry and academia.

We’re also home to the world’s most advanced steel tube facility and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult – the UK’s flagship technology innovation and research centre for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy. Newcastle offers access to three deep sea ports, including Port of Tyne, which is serving the world’s largest wind farm, Dogger Bank.

Companies such as NOF Energy benefit from our expertise and knowledge in this sector, and host a successful annual conference year after year in Newcastle and Gateshead.

Things you need to know:

• Over 65,000 skilled workers are curently employed in the energy indsutry in North East England.
• Newcastle University has the 3rd largest Maritime Technology course in the UK and is one of only two universities to offer an Offshore Engineering degree.
• Newcastle is recognised by CDP as one of the world’s leading cities for tackling climate change, achieving the top ‘A’ grade status.
• Newcastle has the Centre for Excellence for Marine Hydrodynamics, Coatings and Material, opened by Newcastle University in 2016.