DONG Energy supports Wells and 5 other RNLI stations

Tue 8 Dec 2015

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Global energy company DONG Energy has agreed to make a £120000 contribution over two years towards the running costs of six RNLI stations at Wells, Clacton and Humber on the east coast, Barrow and New Brighton in the north-west and Ramsgate on the south coast.

DONG Energy is a leading pioneer in offshore wind generation with currently eight operational offshore windfarms in the UK and a further four in development, all located in areas covered by the six selected RNLI stations. The funds will be used for day-to-day running costs of the lifeboats at the stations, mainly fuel used in launches and rescues as well as minor items replaced during routine maintenance.

Brent Cheshire, DONG Energy’s UK country chairman, said: "The RNLI is a fantastic charity that does incredible work, and I am thrilled that we are making a major contribution to the lifeboat running costs for six stations across the UK.... As a company operating at sea ourselves, we know all about the extraordinary support that the RNLI provides to coastal communities. DONG Energy is fully committed to making a positive contribution to the local areas where we operate and that's why this partnership makes so much sense."

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