Offshore and marine engineering firm LICenergy UK is to open an office in Bristol in a move described as “fantastic news” for the city’s reputation as a centre for green technology.
The firm, a subsidiary of Danish group LIC Engineering, plans to recruit up to 20 engineers, draughtsman and administrative staff over the next two years.
LIC has worked within oil and gas, renewables, marine and civil engineering projects for the past 25 years and specialises in the design, analysis and site supervision of pipelines, subsea components and offshore structures including jackets and advanced foundation design for wind turbines.
LICenergy was successfully attracted to the city by Bristol City Council’s Invest in Bristol team, despite strong competition.
Invest in Bristol, which received the initial inquiry from the Government’s inward investment body UKTI, rolled out its ‘red carpet’ Reception Service for Major Investors, which included briefings, tours and introductions to key partners such as Bristol University, Low Carbon South West and the West of England Aerospace Forum.
LICenergy UK managing director Morten Tobias Lind said: “LIC felt Bristol offered the greatest potential for our expansion both as a geographically strategic base but also backed up with the high academic standard of engineers qualifying from the university.
“Throughout our research to establish a UK base the support we have received from Invest in Bristol has been faultless. The team have been a key element in our final decision to settle here. The vibrancy of the city matches well with our Danish roots and we look forward to becoming a part of this expanding and exciting business community.”
Low Carbon South West chairman Alan Bailey said: “This is fantastic news for Bristol and its flourishing renewable energy sector. Bringing international expertise from companies like LICenergy UK to the city is vital not only for this sector but also for the local economy.”
Mr Bailey added that the news, coupled with the Environmental Trade Show UK coming up in Bristol next month, reinforced Bristol’s reputation as a hub for low-carbon technology.
LICenergy is setting up in serviced offices in the Temple Quarter.
