We strongly support the development of a viable marine renewable energy industry in Wales, and continue to work with a variety of stakeholders, including UKG, Swansea City Council and Swansea Bay City Region tidal lagoon taskforce to gain a greater understanding of opportunities and environmental impacts of a Tidal Lagoon.

Welsh Government is proactively working with developers interested in deploying floating wind projects off the Welsh coast.  To maximise the opportunities this exciting new sector presents, we have commissioned the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to assess the supply chain opportunities and grid and ports infrastructure needed to support this industry.

Welsh Government has set a very positive policy framework to encourage new investment in renewable energy. We are supporting regions to develop strategic energy plans to meet our future power, heat and transport needs and are working to create the low carbon jobs and industries of the future.

I meet regularly with the Chair and Chief Executive of NRW.  We discuss many aspects of the environment, some of which cover the south Wales valleys. For example, the Chair is leading the work on the Green Recovery which reaches the whole of Wales.