Topic
renewables
Logistics UK Appoints Marine Management Organisation as Lead Regulator for £175m Port of Tyne Clean Energy Park
The UK government has appointed the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) as the lead environmental regulator for the Port of Tyne's £175m Clean Energy Park. This move is designed to coordinate planning, licensing, and environmental approvals for the 230-acre development, which will support offshore wind manufacturing, assembly, storage, and logistics. The project could create 12,000 jobs and generate £5.6bn in economic activity, with the port expanding beyond its traditional bulk, automotive, and ferry operations.
Commodities Equinor exits Japan offshore wind market, closes Tokyo office by end of 2026
Equinor has decided to end its offshore wind business in Japan and close its Tokyo office by the end of 2026, according to a company statement. The move reflects a reassessment of strategic direction with a strengthened focus on integrated power markets. Equinor stated that Japan remains an important country and that it will continue to invest in relationships in technology, commodities, and supply chain.