The Port of Tyne was represented at Invest North East: Energy and Innovation, the region’s inaugural investment summit hosted by the North East Combined Authority, bringing together over 200 investors, developers, and decision-makers from across the UK and around the world.
The summit highlighted the North East’s growing strength as one of the UK’s leading destinations for clean energy investment, innovation, and future industries, with a focus on creating long-term growth, highly skilled jobs, and opportunities for communities across the region.
The North East is already driving major projects, including Dogger Bank and Sofia offshore wind farms, and most recently Ørsted has chosen the Port of Tyne’s Tyne Clean Energy Park in South Shields as the marshalling base for its £8.5 billion Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, which is set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
With deepwater ports, dedicated manufacturing zones, and internationally significant R&D infrastructure, the region provides investors with a ready-made ecosystem for rapid large-scale clean energy development.
The Port of Tyne’s Chief Executive, Matt Beeton, and Chief Financial Officer, Mark Stoner, joined panel discussions alongside leaders from industry, the investment community, and the public sector, exploring how the North East can accelerate delivery of large-scale projects and attract international investment.
Through the Tyne 2050 strategy, the Port of Tyne is helping shape that conversation-supporting clean energy developments, smart port capabilities, and global partnerships that strengthen the region’s role in powering the UK’s green energy future.
