The Welsh Government will ensure Wales is primed to maximise
every opportunity from modern nuclear generation at Wylfa in
North Wales.
That's the message from the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy
and Planning, , who delivered a speech at an
event held in Cardiff by the Nuclear Industry Association today.
The event shone a spotlight on a monumental year for the civil
nuclear industry in the UK and was supported by the Wales Nuclear
Forum and sponsored by Rolls-Royce SMR – which is designing what
will be the UK's first three small modular reactors (SMR) at
Wylfa.
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, , said:
“The Welsh Government and I have supported new nuclear at Wylfa
for many years – we regard it as a major low-carbon
infrastructure project and as a long-term industrial opportunity.
“We want Wales to reap all the benefits that modern nuclear can
bring, and intend for Wales not only to host nuclear generation,
but to help build it, maintain it and supply it for decades to
come.”
The Cabinet Secretary also announced at today's event that the
Welsh Government is preparing a proposal for Rolls-Royce SMR to
develop a modular manufacturing facility in Deeside, Flintshire.
She added:
“Deeside is recognised as an advanced manufacturing cluster with
established heavy industry, logistics connectivity, a skilled
workforce and supporting infrastructure, further strengthened by
its designation within a £160 million investment zone.
“An SMR factory in Deeside would not simply support one site – it
would anchor a repeatable build programme and a long-term supply
chain for many decades to come.”
