28 May 2026, Teesside – Local Members of Parliament today visited the Teesworks site for a firsthand look at the progress being made on two of the UK’s most significant low-carbon energy infrastructure projects: NZT Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP).
The visit started at the Wilton Centre and brought together Andy McDonald MP, Luke Myer MP, and representatives from the offices of Anna Turley MP and Chris McDonald MP, alongside project teams from NZT Power, NEP, Technip Energies, Balfour Beatty and bp. Following briefings from each project partner – which included an animation showcasing how NZT Power and NEP will look post construction – MPs engaged with members of the local workforce while taking a tour of the combined project footprint at Teesworks.
The visit comes at a pivotal moment for both projects, with construction activity accelerating following the arrival of the first major equipment delivery for NZT Power to Redcar Bulk Terminal in April 2026, which was upgraded to support major construction projects of this kind.
NZT Power is the first East Coast Cluster (ECC) carbon capture project to enter construction and is set to become the world’s first major gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. NEP is building the carbon capture and storage infrastructure that will service NZT Power and the rest of the ECC. Their work will establish a new industry, whilst preserving existing sectors and protecting jobs across Teesside, the Humber, and a UK-wide supply chain.
Together, the projects have awarded over 230 individual subcontracts to UK businesses, with a combined value of over £1.5bn and are on track to deliver more than 50% UK content across the build, while creating and supporting more than 3,000 jobs during the construction phase.
The visit highlighted the tangible difference the projects are making to people and communities across Teesside. MPs had the opportunity to speak with apprentices and members of the local workforce who have returned to the region to work on the projects, part of a wider effort to create lasting skills and employment opportunities for local people.
The projects are supporting apprenticeships, graduate pathways and early-career opportunities as construction activity ramps up.
Additionally, the visit came as Balfour Beatty, the construction partner on NZT Power and NEP, is launching a new local recruitment campaign in Teesside which aims to highlight opportunities to local people who are looking for employment as mechanical engineers, site engineers and temporary works coordinators. Other roles will become available as project construction progresses. By using targeted display advertising, recruitment videos and printed advertisements in local media publications, the campaign is working to draw in a diverse range of quality applications from the local area.
For more information on open roles for recruitment, click here.
Quotes
Ben Hanson, Commercial Manager, NZT Power said: “It was a pleasure to welcome local MPs to the site today and to show them what is being built here, for Teesside and for the UK. We want local communities, businesses and elected representatives to feel proud of what is happening on their doorstep — and visits like today are an important part of building awareness.”
Rich Denny, Managing Director, Northern Endurance Partnership, said: “Today was a great opportunity to show MPs the scale and significance of what is being constructed here. NEP will underpin not just NZT Power, but a whole network of future carbon capture projects across Teesside and the Humber, with benefits for those regions and throughout our UK-wide supply chain. The investment already flowing into Teesside – into jobs, skills and the supply chain – is real and it is growing. We were proud to share that progress with our local representatives today and demonstrate the momentum being built here as we look towards our next stage of delivery on the Humber.”
Matthew Allan, Senior Project Manager, Technip Energies, said: “Technip Energies was proud to welcome local Members of Parliament to site and showcase firsthand the scale and significance of this project for the UK’s energy transition and regional growth. We are proud to be leading a project of such strategic importance, going beyond infrastructure delivery to strengthen local capability, support the regional supply chain, and create skilled employment opportunities. Through this work, Technip Energies is committed to leaving a long-term, positive legacy – supporting communities, advancing industrial capability, and contributing to a more sustainable future for the UK.”
Tony Belcher, Director of Energy Transition – Major Projects, Balfour Beatty, said: ‘We’re incredibly proud that Balfour Beatty is playing a role in delivering a legacy project here in Teesside. For us, this isn’t just about building a power station – it’s about creating long-term value for the local community. From the start, we’ve placed a strong emphasis on working with local suppliers and contractors, ensuring the benefits of this investment are felt across the region. By doing so, we’re not only supporting the local economy but also helping to build skills, create opportunities and leave a lasting positive impact for generations to come.”
Andy McDonald, MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East, said: “What stood out during today’s visit was the real impact these projects are already having on local people. From apprentices taking their first steps into industry to experienced workers building long-term careers back here in Teesside, NZT Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership are creating lasting opportunities and strengthening the region’s supply chain.”
Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: “Teesside is on the rise. Seeing the progress at this landmark CCS site today underlined the scale of opportunity and investment these projects are bringing to our region. Thanks to government backing, private sector innovation, and the skills of Teessiders, these projects are creating thousands of local jobs. NZT Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership are creating opportunities for young people and giving businesses across the region the confidence to grow.”
