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Ørsted's impact in the Humber region

Offshore wind projects bring extensive economic, social, and environmental benefits wherever they are built. While investing hundreds of millions in the Humber region over the last decade we’ve helped revitalise the local economy, grown local businesses and trained skilled workers for the green economy. 

£9.5

billion

Ørsted directly invested or enabled
investment off the coast of the Humber since 2012

£45

million

Ørsted directly invested into the local
community, education, and skills development

28% UK

households

Will be powered by Ørsted’s offshore
wind turbines in the Humber region by 2030


Download Ørsted's offshore wind impact in the Humber region report
Independent economic impact study

Ørsted's offshore wind impact in the Humber region

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Case studies

Building the world’s largest offshore wind farm required the skills and ingenuity of of  the thousands of individuals and hundreds of companies who worked with Ørsted to deliver these projects; operating them for the next 25+ years will call on the talents of even more people and businesses.  Meet some of the innovators and experts who have been helping to build this global industry in the Humber region and abroad. 

Peter Guilliatt, AMS Operations Director

AMS Trenchless:
Supply chain strides

Working on Hornsea 1 and Hornsea 2 gave local drilling specialists AMS Trenchless a winning opportunity to break into the offshore wind industry.
Offshore wind apprentice case study

Bridie Salmon:
‘Planet activist’ to Ørsted apprentice

Bridie grew up in Grimsby’s traditional fishing industry but found her passion as an apprentice offshore wind turbine technician at Ørsted. (Image credit: Steve Morgan)
Renewable career transition case study

Liam Jackson:
Professional pivot

Liam is using his expertise as a former oil and gas worker to pursue his passion for the renewable energy transition.
Offshore wind supply export case study

Specialist Marine Consultants:
Maturing to market leaders

Ørsted has been a catalyst for SMC’s exponential growth and expansion into European and Asian markets.

Community Benefit
Stories

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