World-leading offshore wind developer Ørsted has showcased the growth of its UK supply chain in a powerful new report.
According to its UK Supply Chain Map 2026, Ørsted has signed major contracts with 255 UK companies over the past five years. Many of these businesses developed their expertise through work on the company’s early UK wind farm projects before expanding into global markets.
The 2026 UK Supply Chain Map revealed that more than half of suppliers have secured two or more contracts with Ørsted over the past five years, highlighting the company’s long-term commitment to building strong and lasting supplier partnerships.
Around 31% of suppliers are also involved in Hornsea 3, which will become the world’s single largest offshore wind farm once completed. It underlines how flagship UK renewable energy projects create significant opportunities for local businesses, while a strong pipeline of future developments will give Ørsted’s supply chain the confidence to invest, expand and grow sustainably.
Benj Sykes, Head of UK at Ørsted, said: “We rely on a vast network of companies across the UK to deliver our wind farms. We are proud to have supported suppliers across the length and breadth of Britain in a range of areas of expertise.
“We are keen to strengthen our relationships with supply chain partners now and into the future.”
Ørsted’s Supply Chain map highlights strong support for companies located across Yorkshire and the Humber. In total, 35 businesses on the map are based in the region.
Businesses based in the Humber featured on the map include wind energy technical services provider Boston Energy, construction firm Hobson & Porter, managed service provider Rix Renewables and Grimsby-based engineering specialists Blackrow Group.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said: “This supply chain milestone for Ørsted is proof that our clean energy mission is backing UK businesses to support skilled jobs and growth across the country.
“The clean energy transition is the economic opportunity of the 21st century, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs across fast-expanding industries, like offshore wind.”
RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Jane Cooper added: “This map shows that thanks to Ørsted’s excellent work in engaging with innovative offshore wind supply chain companies, it is creating jobs all over the UK and especially in regions which need economic regeneration. Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 project is a great example of this, with 80 companies working on it.
“We have a great opportunity to expand further, as our Industrial Growth Plan shows how we can boost the UK’s economy by £25 billion between now and 2035 by focusing on manufacturing high-value components, including more blades, towers, foundations and cables, as well as providing high-quality services, for offshore wind projects here and abroad.
“The supply chain companies fulfilling contracts for Ørsted are already boosting economic growth here and exporting their knowledge and expertise worldwide.”
Read more about it here: www.orsted.co.uk/media/newsroom/news/2026/05/orsted-helps-its-uk-suppliers-go-global