The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, is in support of a green port hull site proposed by the Associated British Ports’ (ABP) and engineering company Siemens.
According to a press release, ABP and Siemens have put forward re-development plans, which include the building of a new factory to manufacture offshore wind turbines.
Clegg expressed his support for the proposal, saying: “Hull is ideally located to support offshore wind developments and is well placed to become a UK centre of excellence in the developing renewable energy sector.
“There is huge potential here to create jobs and apprenticeships and help us create the new, green economy Britain needs for the 21st century.”
Matt Jukes, ABP’s Port Director Hull and Goole said: “We took the opportunity to tell the Deputy Prime Minister about our Green Port Hull project as well as a number of other potential renewable energy projects we are currently working on. Green Port Hull presents a once in a lifetime opportunity for Hull to play a leading role in the UK’s green energy revolution.”
Dan McGrail, Project Manager at Siemens said: “Siemens has been very encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response the project has received in Hull.”
“We are working closely together with the Council and local community on the detailed elements of the planning application and are on track with our project schedule. We are very pleased with progress so far and optimistic about the outcome. We would like to thank everyone for their input and contributions to date.”
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Source: portworld, May 11, 2011;