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Read our 2026 State of The Sector Report / Darllenwch ein hadroddiad Cyflwr y Sector 2026
Welsh Marine energy sector delivers £365 million investment and supports almost 2,000 jobs since 2015 An estimated £364.8 million has been invested in Wales’ marine energy and offshore wind sectors since 2015, supporting almost 2,000 jobs across the country. Data...
Marine Licence granted for Pembrokeshire floating offshore wind demonstration project
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has granted a Marine Licence to Llŷr Floating Wind Limited for the Llŷr Floating Offshore Wind Farm Project - a test and demonstration facility to be located 35km off the Pembrokeshire Coast. The proposed project, off the coast from...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Marine Energy in Wales – John Jenkins
John Jenkins has been involved in renewable energy in Wales for almost 20 years, and has played an integral role in Menter Môn’s tidal stream energy project, Morlais. He has been a Director of the project since 2018. Tell us about your current role and your connection...
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...