Yesterday evening, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning Rebecca Evans MS announced the formation of the Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group.
The cabinet secretary promised that the group’s report will focus on the clear actions needed across the relevant sectors, led by relevant sector leads and supported by experts from across lead industries and bodies. The task and finish group will consider:
🔹The timetable for delivery of current and future leasing opportunities led through The Crown Estate leasing process and offshore wind route-map
🔹The pipeline of investment opportunities from the developers bidding for leases
🔹The ports, investment and development requirements to lock in the investment opportunities in communities
🔹The specific skills and workforce requirements