Renewable Energy

The Humber area is driving forward the development of the renewable energy sector providing opportunities for business in tidal technologies, biofuels, wind energy and biomass.

Energy is big business here:

• 27% of the UK's oil refining capacity
• 20% of the UK's natural gas landings
• 32% of the UK's coal imports 
• 17% of the UK's electricity generation in and around the area

Home to Centrica, International Power, ConocoPhillips, Total and BP, energy is big business here. The Humber area currently lands and distributes 20% of the UK's natural gas and provides more than a quarter of the UK's oil refining capacity. What is more, 32% of the UK's coal imports come through the Humber ports, most of which is supplied to the nearby power stations that generate around 17% of the UK's electricity.

With a pivotal role in the UK energy sector, established infrastructure, the capability to handle a diverse energy mix and the knowledge and expertise, the Humber area is capitalising on its strengths as a natural location for investment to establish a world class renewable energy hub.

To do this, experts in the private sector across the wind, tidal, biofuel and biomass sectors have come together with the University of Hull, training providers, business support agencies and the four local authorities, to drive the sector forward with the aim of putting the region on the world stage for renewable energy.

The Humber area already has a track record in leading the way:

Tidal technologies
Having worked closely with internationally renowned experts at the University of Hull, the Humber is home to two tidal energy test sites and is set to become the location of the first marine renewable device to feed power into the national grid on the UK mainland.

Biofuels
Home to the largest proportion of biofuel production facilities in the UK along with proposals for a high technology demonstration plant, designed to advance development of the next generation of biofuels.

Wind energy
There are over 20 onshore and offshore wind energy projects in the area, including two of the largest offshore wind farms in the UK currently under development.

Biomass
The Humber area offers significant potential for the biomass sector with an emerging supply chain providing feedstock, equipment, skills and technologies and a world first in the production of energy from food waste.

To find out how we can help you make your investment here a success, contact us on 0845 1200 186 or email info@humber-renewables.co.uk