SeAH Wind has submitted plans for its proposed monopile factory to be built on Teesside in north-east England.
The £300m facility, part of the Teesside’s Freeport, will sit on a 36-hectare site adjacent to Teesworks’ £107m heavy-lift South Bank Quay.
The factory is expected to create 1500 jobs in the supply chain and during construction when work begins in July.
Once operational, a further 750 roles will be created.
SeAH Wind will also hold an event on 20 April at Sedgefield’s Hardwick Hall to meet local supply chain companies to let them know how they can get involved in the work, being led by construction consultants K2 Consultancy.
SeAH Steel Holdings president and chief executive Joosung Lee said: “After acknowledging a solid and stronger business relationship, SeAH Wind and Teesworks have decided to set out a long journey together.
“I am sure that the remaining work will go smoothly with the support of TVCA and our local partners.
“Bringing UK’s first monopile manufacturing facility is a very meaningful and significant project to the UK offshore wind industry. We will make every effort to produce visible outcomes in every stage of the development.”