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Energy Central Institute

A formal groundbreaking on 2 October marks construction of Blyth’s £25 million Energy Central Institute, providing higher education, research and clean-energy skills facilities on the former Keel Row shopping centre site. Partners include Durham and Newcastle universities, Port of Blyth and ORE Catapult. Opening is expected in late 2027.[1]

Current position

A formal groundbreaking on 2 October marks construction of Blyth’s £25 million Energy Central Institute, providing higher education, research and clean-energy skills facilities on the former Keel Row shopping centre site. Partners include Durham and Newcastle universities, Port of Blyth and ORE Catapult. Opening is expected in late 2027.

Latest developments

Renewables & Energy · 2 October 2026

Construction begins on Blyth’s £25m Energy Central Institute

A formal groundbreaking on 2 October marks construction of Blyth’s £25 million Energy Central Institute, providing higher education, research and clean-energy skills facilities on the former Keel Row shopping centre site. Partners include Durham and Newcastle universities, Port of Blyth and ORE Catapult. Opening is expected in late 2027.

Sources
  1. portofblyth.co.uk ↗
  2. northumberland.moderngov.co.uk ↗