INDUSTRY NEWS
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is the UK Government’s Industrial strategy delivering for Welsh marine energy?
It's just over a year since the UK Government launched its Modern Industrial Strategy - a 10-year plan to increase business investment and grow the industries of the future in the UK. Published in June 2025, the strategy outlined a UK-wide mission to become...
Celtico and Cierco join forces to champion Welsh engineering
Celtico and Cierco Energy have announced a new strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration between developers, government, ports, industry, and the wider supply chain. The move hopes to ensure Welsh engineering and manufacturing businesses are best positioned to...
Future Generations Commissioner for Wales announces review into energy policy and decision-making in Wales
Awel Co-op: Mynydd y Gwrhyd Wind Farm The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Derek Walker, has announced a review into energy policy and decision-making in Wales. Project Ynni is a new initiative examining how Wales can...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Marine Energy in Wales – Jonny Lewis
Jonny is an experienced marine environmental consultant and has worked on many of Wales’ renewable energy projects to date. He played an integral role in achieving consent for both Erebus, Wales’ first planned floating windfarm, and Morlais, the tidal stream array off...
Llŷr offshore wind farm calls for timely consents decision from Welsh Government
Llŷr offshore wind farm, a pioneering Celtic Sea test and demonstration project, is urging Welsh Government to make a “positive and timely decision” on the next steps of their consenting process. The LLŷr project has already secured a Marine Licence from Natural...
Celtic Sea developers join forces to maximise offshore wind benefits for Wales and the South West
A new forum has been established to support the development of floating offshore wind (FLOW) in Wales and the South West of England. As the deployment of offshore renewable energy accelerates around the world, floating wind farms are expected to play an increasingly...
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...