Clark MacFarlane joins OWGP’s board of directors
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has appointed former Siemens Gamesa UK Managing Director, Clark MacFarlane, to its board as an independent director. A long-time advocate and champion of the offshore wind supply chain, Clark has played a leading role in shaping the growth of the UK offshore wind industry. He was instrumental in the […]
£2m funding call launched to strengthen offshore wind manufacturing
Up to £500K per project is available to accelerate offshore wind manufacturing facility pre-investment activities The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its 2025 Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP). Applications are now open for a new round of funding aimed at boosting the UK’s offshore wind manufacturing capacity. With a total funding […]
OWGP strengthens expertise with three senior industry leaders to support delivery of the IGP
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has strengthened its team with three key appointments to lead the delivery of the Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP). Alex MacPhie, Rob Heaton, and Jonathan Bryers have assumed interim roles at OWGP as Industrial Development Strategy Manager, Supply Chain Development Manager, and Investments Manager, respectively. Together, they […]
OWGP officially assumes the role of Industrial Growth Plan Delivery Body marking a new era for offshore wind
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has formally assumed its new role as the Delivery Body for the Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP). The announcement was made this morning at Global Offshore Wind 2025 by Jane Cooper, OWGP Director and Deputy CEO of RenewableUK, who said: “In December 2024, the Offshore Wind Industry Council […]
UK Government announces £300 million boost in offshore wind investment
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has welcomed the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of £300 million in new Government funding to accelerate private investment in the UK’s offshore wind industry. The funding, revealed at the international energy conference in London, marks a major step forward in strengthening the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, […]
OWGP seeks industry leaders to power offshore wind supply chain growth
Join OWGP: Senior interim contract roles now available to drive industry growth The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) is looking to add three senior-level interim roles to help shape the future of the UK’s offshore wind sector. These 12-month assignments come with flexible working hours (22.5–37.5 hours/week) and competitive day rates, offering an excellent opportunity […]
OWGP appoints Jane Cooper, Deputy CEO of RenewableUK to its board
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has appointed Jane Cooper as a non-independent director to its board. Jane recently assumed the role of Deputy CEO at RenewableUK and interim CEO. She joined the trade association in 2022 as Director of Offshore Wind. Jane’s tenure in the offshore wind sector has been defined by significant achievements, […]
OWGP award £1.4 m to 5 UK companies to boost offshore wind manufacturing
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has announced the recipients of its first-ever Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), designed to drive investment and increase UK offshore wind manufacturing capacity and capability. A total of £1.4 million has been awarded to ARC Marine, DFS Composites, Global Energy Nigg, a Venterra Group Company and W3G Marine to […]
17 innovative UK companies selected for offshore wind readiness programme
The latest cohort of ambitious UK businesses targeting success in the burgeoning offshore wind sector has been announced as they join the national Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and sponsored by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP). This is the second nationally-based cohort chosen to receive […]
OWGP begins market screening for CIB-compliant projects
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has commenced market engagements to identify supply chain investment projects that may qualify for funding under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) scheme. The screening will improve OWGP’s understanding of the nature and volume of qualifying investment opportunities with the aim of strengthening the UK’s […]