UK offshore wind strengthened at its weakest link

James S Murray
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North East manufacturers JDR Cables and Heereema Hartlepool plan new ventures to bolster offshore wind supply chain

The UK’s budding offshore wind sector will receive a vital boost to its flimsy supply chain this week when niche cable manufacturer JDR Cables starts building the country’s first facility that will be...

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