Floating Offshore Wind Locations in Celtic Sea 2022-10-19
2022-10-19
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the potential benefits and challenges of floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea.
What assessment has been made with Cabinet colleagues regarding the merits of establishing floating offshore wind locations in the Celtic sea?
Floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic sea will contribute to our net zero ambitions and our energy security, and will generate economic growth and create highly skilled jobs in our coastal communities. I regularly meet the Crown Estate to discuss progress on bringing forward the ambition of 4 GW of projects by 2035.
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The specific assessment made with Cabinet colleagues was not detailed, only general benefits were mentioned.
General Benefits
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about the timely consenting process from the Welsh Government which could hinder the development of floating offshore wind projects.
In order to realise the full potential of the Celtic sea, we need a timely consenting process from the Welsh Government. What discussions has my right hon. and learned Friend had with his Welsh counterparts on the consenting process for the development of floating offshore wind sites?
I congratulate my hon. Friend on her consistent advocacy for projects in the Celtic sea as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on the Celtic sea. The necessity for securing timely consents is an imperative, and I will continue to work with the Welsh Government and all stakeholders to ensure that the huge opportunities that this presents are capitalised upon.
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No specific discussions or timeline was provided regarding the consenting process.
Congratulations
Imperative
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