Respective governments pledge to cut red tape and ease consent processes to maximise potential
6 March 2025
The UK and Ireland are to work more closely together to enable subsea energy infrastructure to maximize offshore wind potential within the Irish and Celtic seas.
Through a new data sharing arrangement, the UK and Irish governments will lay the groundwork for commercial developers to increase offshore energy by cutting red tape and minimizing the burden of maritime and environmental consent processes for developers.
This will speed up developments and mobilize investments in offshore energy infrastructure.
This new collaboration will increase renewable energy production and enhance the UK’s energy security, delivering on this Government’s Plan for Change.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer (pictured) said: “Energy security and national security are two sides of the same coin, that is why we must work with our allies and partners across the world to protect the hardworking British people from external factors driving up household bills.
“As our closest neighbor our partnership with Ireland is testament to the importance of working with international partners to deliver for people at home.
“Now more than ever we must work with likeminded partners in the pursuit of global peace, prosperity and security.”
Today, the Prime Minister and Taoiseach are hosting a joint business roundtable with industry leaders and businesses across tech, finance, clean energy, manufacturing and construction from the UK and Ireland.
The discussion will focus on potential opportunities for growth and investment, and how the UK and Ireland can work together on renewable energy, tech, AI and security.
The UK is working with Maine on floating offshore wind technologies to improve efficiency and costs.
