On 10th June 2025, Inyanga Marine Energy Group took part in a roundtable at Westminster to discuss the UK's £50bn marine energy opportunity including how tidal stream can help deliver clean energy ambitions and strengthen the UK's long-term energy security.
The meeting was convened by Bill Esterson MP, Chair of the government's Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee, and organised by the Marine Energy Council.
Inyanga Marine Energy Group joined other industry leaders, including private sector representatives, Menter Mon Morlais and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.
Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group commented: "Tidal stream energy offers a clear route to reducing UK dependence on gas and cutting the cost of energy while supporting UK jobs, supply chains, and coastal communities."
Bill Esterson MP said: "The UK is already leading in novel energy technologies with recent government commitments to new nuclear, floating offshore wind and carbon capture and storage and I believe we can add tidal to that list. To realise the UK's full marine energy potential, industry, government and parliament must work closely together. I look forward to supporting that effort."
This week's roundtable follows closely on the recent announcement of the new Board for the Marine Energy Council for 2025/2026. The Marine Energy Council is the voice of the UK's tidal stream and wave energy sectors. The new Board includes Inyanga Marine Energy Group, as well as other leading developers and key marine energy sites, Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre, and Anglesey's Morlais.
Richard Parkinson said: "Inyanga Marine Energy Group are proud to be at the forefront of the national discussion on the marine energy opportunity and shaping the future for tidal stream energy."
