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Floating Offshore Wind Locations in Celtic Sea

Wednesday 19 October 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea will contribute to net zero ambitions and energy security, and will create economic growth and skilled jobs.
  • The necessity for timely consents for floating offshore wind sites in the Celtic Sea is imperative.
  • The UK Minister is committed to working with the Welsh Government and stakeholders to secure timely consents for these projects.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Selaine Saxby
Economy Climate Energy
Context

The MP is concerned about the potential benefits and challenges of floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea.

Question

What assessment has been made with Cabinet colleagues regarding the merits of establishing floating offshore wind locations in the Celtic sea?

Answer from Robert Buckland

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific assessment made with Cabinet colleagues was not detailed, only general benefits were mentioned.

How: General Benefits, Not Specified

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Q2 Selaine Saxby
Climate Scotland Wales Energy
Context

The MP is concerned about the timely consenting process from the Welsh Government which could hinder the development of floating offshore wind projects.

Question

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?

Answer from Robert Buckland

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific discussions or timeline was provided regarding the consenting process.

How: Congratulations, Imperative

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