Welsh Government Minister gives evidence on floating offshore wind potential in Wales

• Parliament TV: watch the session
• Inquiry: Floating offshore wind in Wales
• Welsh Affairs Committee

The Celtic Sea has been identified as a major development opportunity for FLOW, and could contribute to the UK Government’s target, as set out in the British Energy Security Strategy, to generate 5GW of FLOW by 2030. The Welsh Government also recognises the potential of floating offshore wind off the Welsh coast and the opportunities for the economy and communities from new investment.

Purpose of the session

During this evidence session, MPs will be assessing how the Welsh Government is supporting the development of FLOW, including its engagement with the Crown Estate to progress seabed leasing. The evidence session is also likely to explore the Welsh Government’s plans to ensure local supply chains benefit from FLOW, its support for Welsh ports and what is being done to prepare the grid for future gigawatt targets.

Witness

Thursday 8 December

From 13.30:

• Julie James MS, Minister for Climate Change, Welsh Government
• Ed Sherriff, Deputy Director of Energy, Welsh Government

Further information

• About Parliament: Select committees
• Visiting Parliament: Watch committees

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