House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Marine Recovery Fund Launch
17 December 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
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At a glance
Key points
- The Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) has been launched as part of the Clean Power Action Plan.
- The MRF is a voluntary fund for offshore wind developers to contribute to for environmental compensation.
- The fund will operate in England and Wales, with Scotland managing its own separate fund.
Issue summary
The launch of the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) is announced as part of the Clean Power Action Plan.
Action requested
The MRF, a voluntary fund for offshore wind developers to pay into for environmental compensation, has launched. It aims to accelerate deployment of offshore wind while protecting marine ecosystems and will be operational in England and Wales, with Scotland managing its own fund. The initiative is designed to enhance environmental outcomes by pooling contributions and delivering strategic compensatory measures.
Key facts
- Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) launched under section 292 of the Energy Act 2023.
- MRF will support delivery of environmental compensation for offshore wind projects' impacts on MPAs, unblocking 19 GW in immediate term.
- The fund aims to provide strategic compensatory measures across multiple projects at scale.
- MRF operator will discharge developers’ liability through transparent pricing and pre-approved measures.
- Regular assessments including a non-statutory review by 2032.
- Scottish Government managing its own Marine Recovery Fund.