Pembrokeshire MP welcomes offshore wind project news

A floating offshore project off the coast of Pembrokeshire will help kickstart the new floating offshore wind industry for Wales - the First Minister has said.
Two Welsh offshore wind projects have secured contracts in the latest UK Government auction, marking a significant step forward for Wales' renewable energy ambitions and deliver thousands of jobs.
The Awel y Mor fixed offshore wind project in north Wales and the Erebus floating offshore wind project off the coast of Pembrokeshire both received contracts through the Contracts for Difference allocation round.
The projects are expected to bring substantial economic benefits to Wales, with the Awel y Mor development alone anticipated to create around 2,000 jobs during construction and another 50 roles to support delivery with RWE.
Blue Gem Wind’s trailblazing Erebus floating offshore wind test and demonstration project off the Pembrokeshire coast is expected to support over 600 jobs during construction and 500 through the supply chain.
The Erebus project will help establish Wales as a leader in the emerging floating offshore wind industry.
First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, said: "I'm delighted that two Welsh offshore wind projects have secured contracts in the latest UK auction. This demonstrates how Wales is well placed to build on its existing capacity for renewable energy, to reap the benefits of these new projects bringing many high-quality jobs and wider economic benefits to our economy.
"The floating offshore project off the coast of Pembrokeshire will help kickstart the new floating offshore wind industry for Wales and, together with extending the fixed offshore wind generation in north Wales, will utilise the latest technology and help to reduce bills and boost our energy security.”
Mid and South Pembrokeshire Labour MP, Henry Tufnell called it ‘ really exciting ’ and ‘positive’ news for Pembrokeshire.
“These projects will secure enough electricity to power over 12 million homes, and crucially, will create thousands of jobs; and Pembrokeshire has been selected as a site for floating offshore wind!” he said
“Our county has a proud industrial history, we’ve got the skills, the talent, the resources, and can now be a world leader in the future energy mix.
“Since being elected I have been doing every that I can to secure this investment for our county, for these exciting jobs of the future, and to keep our skills base in our county.”
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