UK fabricator Texo CFS is to set up a purpose-built £700,000 facility at an offshore energy hub at the Port of Blyth in north-east England.
The 1200 square metre plant will include two 20 tonne overhead cranes with hook height of up to 11 metres and a 1250 metre square yard with an office and car parking provision.
It will be located at the port’s south harbour terminal.
Port of Blyth chief executive Martin Lawlor said: “Texo Group has huge ambitions and capability in the offshore energy and subsea sectors and we’re delighted that Texo CFS, Texo Group’s dedicated fabrication business unit in the north east, has selected Port of Blyth as the location for its brand new facility.
“We believe their strategy to bring a fresh approach to fabrication reflects our own ambition to deliver a world class service to the industry in Blyth.”
Texo CFS managing director Andrew Robson said: “We are delighted to have signed an agreement for this fabulous new facility at the Port of Blyth.
“This new facility will be the cornerstone of our Group-wide strategy in the north east, bringing world class projects to the area.”