Two organisations at the forefront of the offshore wind sector one based in the UK, the other in Norway have formalised a cross-border alliance designed to deepen collaboration and accelerate supply chain development. Humber Marine and Renewables and Norwegian Offshore Wind signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Global Offshore Wind conference, establishing a structured framework for joint activity as both regions ramp up investment in clean energy infrastructure and jobs.
The offshore wind partnership is set to encompass shared business opportunities, knowledge exchange, and coordinated supply chain growth spanning both countries. Norwegian Offshore Wind, which represents approximately 300 member companies, operates 15 working groups across the offshore wind value chain and counts more than 80 businesses within its dedicated UK working group alone an organisation with an explicit mandate to build globally competitive supply chains. Humber Marine and Renewables, for its part, was established in 2022 following the merger of Team Humber Marine Renewables and the Grimsby Renewables Partnership, consolidating the Humber region’s industry voice into a single body with more than 80 members active across what is commonly referred to as the UK’s Energy Estuary.
Tor Arne Johnsen, business development manager at Norwegian Offshore Wind, underlined why the Humber was an attractive counterpart: “The Humber combines gigawatt-scale operational capacity, a multi-GW project pipeline, and strong offshore wind supply chains. With Humber Marine and Renewables, we have an ideal partner for creating opportunities for our members and building partnerships across the North Sea. This MoU cements a stronger cooperation and a platform for further cooperation in the years to come.” Camilla Carlbom Flinn, vice chair of Humber Marine and Renewables, echoed that sentiment, pointing to two decades of world-leading offshore wind activity in the Humber before adding: “Norway has been a friend through fishing and seafood supply, and now we’re harnessing the power from our expansive coastlines too. Humber Marine and Renewables is proud to officially partner with Norwegian Offshore Wind. We aren’t just connecting two regions; we are bridging the North Sea in the true spirit of innovation and shared delivery. Together, our respective members will unlock new opportunities, drive technological advancements, and accelerate the growth of the offshore wind industry.”
Practically, the MoU will see both organisations collaborate on industry events, trade delegations, and supply chain engagement, including joint participation at conferences such as Offshore Wind Connections and Floating Wind Days, as well as shared bootcamps and supplier-focused networking events held across the UK and Norway.