ORE Catapult
@orecatapult.bsky.social
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is the UK's leading technology, innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy.
📢We announced this week that we have signed a contract with Ming Yang Smart Energy, the largest private wind turbine manufacturer in China, to provide testing and validation of the main bearing for its 18.5MW offshore wind turbine.
Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📢We announced this week that we have signed a contract with Ming Yang Smart Energy, the largest private wind turbine manufacturer in China, to provide testing and validation of the main bearing for its 18.5MW offshore wind turbine.
Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
📢We're excited to announce the ambitious companies selected for our latest Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) industry supply chain support programme, in the North East of England.
The successful companies are:
🔹Subco Engineering
🔹Elisian
🔹WORR Ltd
🔹Chirton Engineering
🔹Walker Subsea Engineering
The successful companies are:
🔹Subco Engineering
🔹Elisian
🔹WORR Ltd
🔹Chirton Engineering
🔹Walker Subsea Engineering
October 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
📢We're excited to announce the ambitious companies selected for our latest Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) industry supply chain support programme, in the North East of England.
The successful companies are:
🔹Subco Engineering
🔹Elisian
🔹WORR Ltd
🔹Chirton Engineering
🔹Walker Subsea Engineering
The successful companies are:
🔹Subco Engineering
🔹Elisian
🔹WORR Ltd
🔹Chirton Engineering
🔹Walker Subsea Engineering
📢We've been awarded £500,000 by The Scottish Government through its Just Transition Fund, which is focused on offshore wind infrastructure and supply chain development.
Read the full announcement here: www.gov.scot/news/backing...
Read the full announcement here: www.gov.scot/news/backing...
September 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
📢We've been awarded £500,000 by The Scottish Government through its Just Transition Fund, which is focused on offshore wind infrastructure and supply chain development.
Read the full announcement here: www.gov.scot/news/backing...
Read the full announcement here: www.gov.scot/news/backing...
📢We're excited to announce, in partnership with RWE, the result of a new pioneering testing programme which shows how the life of turbine blades could potentially be extended significantly.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
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Pioneering testing suggests route to significant life extension for turbine blades
ore.catapult.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
📢We're excited to announce, in partnership with RWE, the result of a new pioneering testing programme which shows how the life of turbine blades could potentially be extended significantly.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
#FOW is one of the most exciting opportunities in the energy transition but it's not without its challenges.
Our latest blog explores the idea of hybrid technology, an emerging concept which could bridge the gap between fixed and #floating.
ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
Our latest blog explores the idea of hybrid technology, an emerging concept which could bridge the gap between fixed and #floating.
ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
At a Crosswind: Could hybrid substructures redefine ‘floating’ offshore wind in the UK?
ore.catapult.org.uk
September 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#FOW is one of the most exciting opportunities in the energy transition but it's not without its challenges.
Our latest blog explores the idea of hybrid technology, an emerging concept which could bridge the gap between fixed and #floating.
ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
Our latest blog explores the idea of hybrid technology, an emerging concept which could bridge the gap between fixed and #floating.
ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
📢 A huge 95% of SMEs who responded to an anonymous survey said they were able to progress further or faster with ORE Catapult support!
In our latest blog we investigate our contribution to accelerating the UK deployment of #offshorewind.
📖: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
In our latest blog we investigate our contribution to accelerating the UK deployment of #offshorewind.
📖: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
August 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
📢 A huge 95% of SMEs who responded to an anonymous survey said they were able to progress further or faster with ORE Catapult support!
In our latest blog we investigate our contribution to accelerating the UK deployment of #offshorewind.
📖: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
In our latest blog we investigate our contribution to accelerating the UK deployment of #offshorewind.
📖: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
📢 LATEST NEWS: Offshore wind supply chain programme launches in South Wales!
Businesses in the Swansea region chasing success in the floating offshore wind market can now apply for our award-winning Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain programme.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Businesses in the Swansea region chasing success in the floating offshore wind market can now apply for our award-winning Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain programme.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Offshore wind supply chain programme launches in South Wales
ore.catapult.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 9:13 AM
📢 LATEST NEWS: Offshore wind supply chain programme launches in South Wales!
Businesses in the Swansea region chasing success in the floating offshore wind market can now apply for our award-winning Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain programme.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Businesses in the Swansea region chasing success in the floating offshore wind market can now apply for our award-winning Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain programme.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
📣REACTION: What do we need from #AR7 to deliver on 2030 ambitions?
DESNZ has released its framework for the upcoming 7th Auction Round of the Contracts for difference scheme.
Read our full analysis here: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
DESNZ has released its framework for the upcoming 7th Auction Round of the Contracts for difference scheme.
Read our full analysis here: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
What do we need from AR7 to deliver on 2030 ambitions?
ore.catapult.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📣REACTION: What do we need from #AR7 to deliver on 2030 ambitions?
DESNZ has released its framework for the upcoming 7th Auction Round of the Contracts for difference scheme.
Read our full analysis here: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
DESNZ has released its framework for the upcoming 7th Auction Round of the Contracts for difference scheme.
Read our full analysis here: ore.catapult.org.uk/resource-hub...
📢 LATEST NEWS: Floating Wind Centre of Excellence (FOWCoE) to research key cost saving technology for floating offshore wind farms! 💡
Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
July 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
📢 LATEST NEWS: Floating Wind Centre of Excellence (FOWCoE) to research key cost saving technology for floating offshore wind farms! 💡
Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Learn more: ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
📢LATEST NEWS: Three innovative North East England companies have reinforced the region's status as a key offshore wind cluster by securing places on our TIGGOR 2 programme!
The companies selected for the nine-month programme are:
🔷 SeaThor
🔷 Pulcea
🔷 Kinewell
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
The companies selected for the nine-month programme are:
🔷 SeaThor
🔷 Pulcea
🔷 Kinewell
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
July 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
📢LATEST NEWS: Three innovative North East England companies have reinforced the region's status as a key offshore wind cluster by securing places on our TIGGOR 2 programme!
The companies selected for the nine-month programme are:
🔷 SeaThor
🔷 Pulcea
🔷 Kinewell
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
The companies selected for the nine-month programme are:
🔷 SeaThor
🔷 Pulcea
🔷 Kinewell
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
📢 First of its kind virtual world created for offshore wind robotics innovators!
We're excited to announce a true-to-life simulation platform designed to fast track the deployment of #robotics and autonomous systems for #offshorewind.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
We're excited to announce a true-to-life simulation platform designed to fast track the deployment of #robotics and autonomous systems for #offshorewind.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
First of its kind virtual world created for offshore wind robotics innovators
ore.catapult.org.uk
July 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
📢 First of its kind virtual world created for offshore wind robotics innovators!
We're excited to announce a true-to-life simulation platform designed to fast track the deployment of #robotics and autonomous systems for #offshorewind.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
We're excited to announce a true-to-life simulation platform designed to fast track the deployment of #robotics and autonomous systems for #offshorewind.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
📢 @thecrownestate.bsky.social this week announced funding for our new regional Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme in Wales!
The dedicated supply chain programme will support SMEs to become increasingly competent, capable and competitive in the #floatingoffshorewind sector!
The dedicated supply chain programme will support SMEs to become increasingly competent, capable and competitive in the #floatingoffshorewind sector!
July 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📢 @thecrownestate.bsky.social this week announced funding for our new regional Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme in Wales!
The dedicated supply chain programme will support SMEs to become increasingly competent, capable and competitive in the #floatingoffshorewind sector!
The dedicated supply chain programme will support SMEs to become increasingly competent, capable and competitive in the #floatingoffshorewind sector!
What role does #innovation play in accelerating the #offshorewind consenting process? 🚀
Duncan Smart, Scottish Power Renewables, explains the key role that #data will play in accelerating the consenting process of future offshore wind projects on the latest episode of our #ReEnergise podcast.
Duncan Smart, Scottish Power Renewables, explains the key role that #data will play in accelerating the consenting process of future offshore wind projects on the latest episode of our #ReEnergise podcast.
July 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
What role does #innovation play in accelerating the #offshorewind consenting process? 🚀
Duncan Smart, Scottish Power Renewables, explains the key role that #data will play in accelerating the consenting process of future offshore wind projects on the latest episode of our #ReEnergise podcast.
Duncan Smart, Scottish Power Renewables, explains the key role that #data will play in accelerating the consenting process of future offshore wind projects on the latest episode of our #ReEnergise podcast.
📢 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬!
Our latest report focuses on the crucial role that robotics can play in ensuring the UK is able to fully realise the economic potential of offshore wind.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Our latest report focuses on the crucial role that robotics can play in ensuring the UK is able to fully realise the economic potential of offshore wind.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
New report issues a call to action for the UK to upskill on offshore wind robotics
ore.catapult.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📢 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬!
Our latest report focuses on the crucial role that robotics can play in ensuring the UK is able to fully realise the economic potential of offshore wind.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
Our latest report focuses on the crucial role that robotics can play in ensuring the UK is able to fully realise the economic potential of offshore wind.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
🏆 We're thrilled to announce that we have been recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2024 by
@greatplacetowork.bsky.social!
Wellbeing is a huge priority for us and we're proud to have clinched the #81 spot for large organisations on this year's list.
@greatplacetowork.bsky.social!
Wellbeing is a huge priority for us and we're proud to have clinched the #81 spot for large organisations on this year's list.
June 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🏆 We're thrilled to announce that we have been recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2024 by
@greatplacetowork.bsky.social!
Wellbeing is a huge priority for us and we're proud to have clinched the #81 spot for large organisations on this year's list.
@greatplacetowork.bsky.social!
Wellbeing is a huge priority for us and we're proud to have clinched the #81 spot for large organisations on this year's list.
📢 Read our CEO Steve Foxley's thoughts on the Government's much anticipated Industrial Strategy, which launched yesterday.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
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June 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
📢 Read our CEO Steve Foxley's thoughts on the Government's much anticipated Industrial Strategy, which launched yesterday.
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
ore.catapult.org.uk/media-centre...
We know what #MissionPossible looks like, now it's time to go away and deliver it! 🚀
That's a wrap on Global Offshore Wind 2025! It's been fantastic to experience two days of conversation, collaboration and ambition, and feel the positivity building around the future of the #offshorewind sector.
That's a wrap on Global Offshore Wind 2025! It's been fantastic to experience two days of conversation, collaboration and ambition, and feel the positivity building around the future of the #offshorewind sector.
June 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We know what #MissionPossible looks like, now it's time to go away and deliver it! 🚀
That's a wrap on Global Offshore Wind 2025! It's been fantastic to experience two days of conversation, collaboration and ambition, and feel the positivity building around the future of the #offshorewind sector.
That's a wrap on Global Offshore Wind 2025! It's been fantastic to experience two days of conversation, collaboration and ambition, and feel the positivity building around the future of the #offshorewind sector.
A great session at #RUKGOW25 this morning as our CEO, Steve Foxley, joined a panel on the main stage to discuss building a supply chain for the #netzero era.
The panel covered progress on the #offshorewind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) and how we strengthen the supply chain to meet 2030 targets!
The panel covered progress on the #offshorewind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) and how we strengthen the supply chain to meet 2030 targets!
June 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A great session at #RUKGOW25 this morning as our CEO, Steve Foxley, joined a panel on the main stage to discuss building a supply chain for the #netzero era.
The panel covered progress on the #offshorewind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) and how we strengthen the supply chain to meet 2030 targets!
The panel covered progress on the #offshorewind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) and how we strengthen the supply chain to meet 2030 targets!
What an morning it's been at Global Offshore Wind 2025! 🌅
We were delighted to welcome @gillianamartin.bsky.social MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, to our stand earlier today. She's pictured below speaking with our Head of Business Development, Andy Overton.
We were delighted to welcome @gillianamartin.bsky.social MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, to our stand earlier today. She's pictured below speaking with our Head of Business Development, Andy Overton.
June 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
What an morning it's been at Global Offshore Wind 2025! 🌅
We were delighted to welcome @gillianamartin.bsky.social MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, to our stand earlier today. She's pictured below speaking with our Head of Business Development, Andy Overton.
We were delighted to welcome @gillianamartin.bsky.social MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, to our stand earlier today. She's pictured below speaking with our Head of Business Development, Andy Overton.
💨 And we're off! #RUKGOW25!
We've live from the #CatapultPavilion at @renewableuk.bsky.social 's Global Offshore Wind 2025!
A great opening session focused on #collaboration, #investment and #confidence in the #offshorewind sector set the tone for what promises to be a great event!
We've live from the #CatapultPavilion at @renewableuk.bsky.social 's Global Offshore Wind 2025!
A great opening session focused on #collaboration, #investment and #confidence in the #offshorewind sector set the tone for what promises to be a great event!
June 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
💨 And we're off! #RUKGOW25!
We've live from the #CatapultPavilion at @renewableuk.bsky.social 's Global Offshore Wind 2025!
A great opening session focused on #collaboration, #investment and #confidence in the #offshorewind sector set the tone for what promises to be a great event!
We've live from the #CatapultPavilion at @renewableuk.bsky.social 's Global Offshore Wind 2025!
A great opening session focused on #collaboration, #investment and #confidence in the #offshorewind sector set the tone for what promises to be a great event!
🎧 NEW PODCAST: 'Mission Possible'... In Partnership with @renewableuk.bsky.social - Part 2!
With the industry coming together at #RUKGOW25 tomorrow, we sat down with event sponsors and leading turbine manufacturer, Vestas to chat through #MissionPossible.
on.soundcloud.com/69FsypO5hgOv...
With the industry coming together at #RUKGOW25 tomorrow, we sat down with event sponsors and leading turbine manufacturer, Vestas to chat through #MissionPossible.
on.soundcloud.com/69FsypO5hgOv...
June 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🎧 NEW PODCAST: 'Mission Possible'... In Partnership with @renewableuk.bsky.social - Part 2!
With the industry coming together at #RUKGOW25 tomorrow, we sat down with event sponsors and leading turbine manufacturer, Vestas to chat through #MissionPossible.
on.soundcloud.com/69FsypO5hgOv...
With the industry coming together at #RUKGOW25 tomorrow, we sat down with event sponsors and leading turbine manufacturer, Vestas to chat through #MissionPossible.
on.soundcloud.com/69FsypO5hgOv...
📢 Our latest #ReEnergise Magazine delves into how we solve the UK's offshore wind manufacturing challenge and set about plotting a course for #MissionPossible!
Grab a physical copy of the Magazine at @renewableuk.bsky.social #RUKGOW25!
Download the magazine here: share.hsforms.com/11V2_quL5Tr2...
Grab a physical copy of the Magazine at @renewableuk.bsky.social #RUKGOW25!
Download the magazine here: share.hsforms.com/11V2_quL5Tr2...
June 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📢 Our latest #ReEnergise Magazine delves into how we solve the UK's offshore wind manufacturing challenge and set about plotting a course for #MissionPossible!
Grab a physical copy of the Magazine at @renewableuk.bsky.social #RUKGOW25!
Download the magazine here: share.hsforms.com/11V2_quL5Tr2...
Grab a physical copy of the Magazine at @renewableuk.bsky.social #RUKGOW25!
Download the magazine here: share.hsforms.com/11V2_quL5Tr2...
📢 SAVE THE DATE!! – 11/12/25
The UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight is back and bigger than ever for 2025!
Don’t miss out, grab your early-bird ticket now: supply-chain-spotlight.co.uk
The UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight is back and bigger than ever for 2025!
Don’t miss out, grab your early-bird ticket now: supply-chain-spotlight.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
📢 SAVE THE DATE!! – 11/12/25
The UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight is back and bigger than ever for 2025!
Don’t miss out, grab your early-bird ticket now: supply-chain-spotlight.co.uk
The UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight is back and bigger than ever for 2025!
Don’t miss out, grab your early-bird ticket now: supply-chain-spotlight.co.uk
🎧 NEW PODCAST: 'Mission Possible'... In Partnership with @renewableuk.bsky.social - Part 1!
With Global Offshore Wind fast approaching, we sat down with event sponsors, Equinor and RWE, to discuss the #offshorewind picture and the event theme, 'Mission Possible'!
on.soundcloud.com/zLLZyFZYtfM2...
With Global Offshore Wind fast approaching, we sat down with event sponsors, Equinor and RWE, to discuss the #offshorewind picture and the event theme, 'Mission Possible'!
on.soundcloud.com/zLLZyFZYtfM2...
June 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🎧 NEW PODCAST: 'Mission Possible'... In Partnership with @renewableuk.bsky.social - Part 1!
With Global Offshore Wind fast approaching, we sat down with event sponsors, Equinor and RWE, to discuss the #offshorewind picture and the event theme, 'Mission Possible'!
on.soundcloud.com/zLLZyFZYtfM2...
With Global Offshore Wind fast approaching, we sat down with event sponsors, Equinor and RWE, to discuss the #offshorewind picture and the event theme, 'Mission Possible'!
on.soundcloud.com/zLLZyFZYtfM2...
Are you #MissionReady? 🚀
With Global Offshore Wind 2025 just around the corner, we're excited to highlight some key sessions at which colleagues are sharing their expertise!
If you're attending #RUKGOW25, don't miss us on the Catapult Pavilion (stand H83)!
@renewableuk.bsky.social
With Global Offshore Wind 2025 just around the corner, we're excited to highlight some key sessions at which colleagues are sharing their expertise!
If you're attending #RUKGOW25, don't miss us on the Catapult Pavilion (stand H83)!
@renewableuk.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Are you #MissionReady? 🚀
With Global Offshore Wind 2025 just around the corner, we're excited to highlight some key sessions at which colleagues are sharing their expertise!
If you're attending #RUKGOW25, don't miss us on the Catapult Pavilion (stand H83)!
@renewableuk.bsky.social
With Global Offshore Wind 2025 just around the corner, we're excited to highlight some key sessions at which colleagues are sharing their expertise!
If you're attending #RUKGOW25, don't miss us on the Catapult Pavilion (stand H83)!
@renewableuk.bsky.social