Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart MP joined Blue Gem Wind and the Port of Milford Haven to discuss progress on Wales’ and the Celtic Sea’s first floating wind farm.
Hart met with Blue Gem Wind along with Parliamentary Under-Secretary State for Wales, David Davies MP, where they discussed “critical importance” of Welsh ports in creating new low carbon, high skilled jobs.
Hart said: “I was thrilled to visit Blue Gem Wind and hear about their plans for west Wales.
“Floating offshore wind developments will play an important role in helping us achieve our net zero ambitions, as well as generating economic growth and highly skilled jobs in our coastal communities.
“The UK Government has committed up to £160m to support new large-scale floating offshore wind ports and factories across the UK.
“This funding, boosted by private sector investment, will develop the infrastructure we need to mass-produce the necessary turbines and install them out at sea.”
Louise Thibierge, supply chain manager at Blue Gem Wind, said: “We were delighted that the ministers could join us and hear about the significant progress we have made on Erebus and Valorous and go into more detail on why we are focused on using a stepping stone approach to development that aims to maximise local and UK supply chain content, and, is a catalyst for port and infrastructure upgrades.”