ICE responds to UKERC report into offshore energy
Director General of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) said the UKERC report highlighted a very real problem.
“UK's offshore energy resources, if harnessed, could provide a major proportion of the UK's electricity needs and put the UK at the forefront of a rapidly growing sector with enormous export potential.
"However, this will require massive development in a relatively narrow timeframe. Government will need to provide clear leadership, ensuring the regulatory framework and fiscal mechanisms are fit for purpose and the supply chain is developed concurrently to make the UK a hub for offshore design and manufacturing."
More information
ICE published a report on Offshore Renewables earlier this year. Download it here: http://www.ice.org.uk/Information-resources/Document-Library/Offshore-renewables--unlocking-the-potential
Media contacts
Emily Beadon, ICE Media Relations, 020 7665 2261 emily.beadon@ice.org