Two offshore wind organisations from the UK and Norway have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening cross-border collaboration and accelerating supply chain development in the sector.
Humber Marine and Renewables and Norwegian Offshore Wind have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on offshore wind initiatives, with a focus on business opportunities, knowledge sharing and supply chain growth across both regions.
The agreement was signed at Global Offshore Wind and is intended to create a framework for joint activity as both regions scale up investment in offshore wind infrastructure and clean energy jobs.
Norwegian Offshore Wind represents around 300 member companies and operates 15 working groups across the offshore wind value chain, with more than 80 businesses involved in its UK working group. The organisation focuses on supporting the development of globally competitive supply chains.
Tor Arne Johnsen, business development manager in NOW, said: “The Humber combines gigawatt-scale operational capacity, a multi-GW project pipeline, and strong offshore wind supply chains. With Humber Marine and Renewables, we have an ideal partner for creating opportunities for our members and building partnerships across the North Sea. This MoU cements a stronger cooperation and a platform for further cooperation in the years to come.”
Humber Marine and Renewables was formed in 2022 through the merger of Team Humber Marine Renewables and Grimsby Renewables Partnership, creating a single industry voice for the region’s offshore wind sector.
The organisation has more than 80 members operating across the Humber, often referred to as the UK’s Energy Estuary.
Under the MoU, both organisations plan to collaborate on industry events, trade delegations and supply chain engagement activities, including visits to conferences such as Offshore Wind Connections and Floating Wind Days, alongside joint bootcamps and supplier-focused networking events in both the UK and Norway.
Camilla Carlbom Flinn, vice chair of Humber Marine and Renewables, said: “The Humber has taken a world-leading role in offshore wind over the past two decades, and now we’re delighted to see many of our members exporting their knowledge, services and skills.
“Norway has been a friend through fishing and seafood supply, and now we’re harnessing the power from our expansive coastlines too. Humber Marine and Renewables is proud to officially partner with Norwegian Offshore Wind.
“We aren’t just connecting two regions; we are bridging the North Sea in the true spirit of innovation and shared delivery. Together, our respective members will unlock new opportunities, drive technological advancements, and accelerate the growth of the offshore wind industry.”
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