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Reflecting on 10 Years of Marine Energy in Wales – Jess Hooper
Jess Hooper is Director of Renewable UK Cymru (RUK Cymru), the Welsh arm of the UK’s leading renewable energy trade association. RUK Cymru has specific interests in Welsh onshore wind and offshore fixed-bottom installations, as well as floating offshore wind in the...
Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Farm submits Environmental Scoping Report
Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Farm, a pioneering project in the Celtic Sea, has submitted its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) Natural Resources Wales and the Marine Management Organisation. The submission formally...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Marine Energy in Wales – Jetske Germing
Jetske is Managing Director of Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum and has decades of experience working within the Welsh sustainability sector. She was part of the Future Generations Act’s Stakeholder Reference Group through its design phase, is part of a range of Welsh...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Marine Energy in Wales – Gareth Stockman
Gareth Stockman is one of the founders of Marine Power Systems, one of the UK’s leading marine energy technology developers. Their PelaFlex flexible deep-water platforms are designed to harness wind energy in deep waters, unlocking vast energy resources that have...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Marine Energy in Wales – Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams is Curriculum Development Manager at Pembrokeshire College. She has worked alongside the marine energy sector for more than eight years. Her role acts as a bridge between industry and college, helping prepare learners to enter the future workforce. In...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Marine Energy in Wales – Martin Murphy
Following 12 years in the Royal Navy, Martin has forged a successful career in the marine renewable energy sector. He ran a tidal energy company in Wales and served as Chair of Marine Energy Wales for 12 years. Throughout his career, Martin has worked in Europe, North...
Celtic Freeport publishes five-year plan for growth and delivery
The Celtic Freeport has today published its Five-Year Plan, outlining how it will accelerate investment, create high-quality jobs and strengthen South and West Wales’ position as a leading hub for energy, manufacturing and engineering.The Freeport is...
Renewable Risk Advisers wins Insurance Adviser of the Year at 2026 Wind Investment Awards
Renewable Risk Advisers (RRA) has won 'Insurance Adviser of the Year' at the seventh annual Wind Investment Awards. Their achievement highlights their commitment to assisting clients with their offshore deployments from the very beginning of development until...
Innovative Hybrid Workboat ‘Tor Boreas’ Scoops Global Award
‘Tor Boreas’ has scooped the award for ‘Best Multi-Role WFSV’ in the Work Boat World 2025 awards scheme run by Baird Maritime. This prestigious awards scheme shines the spotlight on leading edge innovation in vessel design worldwide, highlighting the ‘Best of 2025.’...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Marine Energy in Wales – Ian Masters
Professor Ian Masters is Head of the Centre of Expertise in Ocean Energy and Hydrogen at Swansea University. His research focuses on how to generate power from the sea. Ian has been involved with Marine Energy Wales from the very beginning. Tell us about your current...