Press Release
Erebus by Blue Gem Wind procurement strategy opens new opportunities for Welsh businesses in the floating offshore wind sector
Erebus by Blue Gem Wind invites Welsh businesses to engage early and help shape the supply chain for a landmark Celtic Sea project
Issued 22nd October 2026 – Welsh businesses are being invited to play a leading role in the emerging floating offshore wind industry, following the launch of the procurement strategy for Erebus by Blue Gem Wind at a stakeholder event in Pembrokeshire today.
The launch marks an important opportunity for businesses across Wales to position themselves within the growing Celtic Sea offshore wind supply chain, supporting the delivery of a fully consented 100-megawatt test and demonstration project located approximately 35km off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
With construction planned by the end of the decade, Erebus represents a critical stepping stone in the development of a wider pipeline of floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea. Its delivery has the potential to create significant opportunities for Welsh industry, helping businesses develop new capabilities, invest in skills and equipment, and establish themselves in a sector with long-term growth potential.
During construction, Erebus is expected to generate approximately 700 direct jobs and 800 indirect jobs. Once operational, the project will generate enough green electricity to power up to 93,000 homes each year and is expected to save approximately 150,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Cabinet Minister for Economy, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price said: “Offshore wind can bring real economic benefits to Wales, driving innovation, creating new opportunities for businesses, and regenerating our coastal communities. It can also produce the clean energy needed to decarbonise industry and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
That is why offshore wind will be a cornerstone of our new National Energy Strategy, and why we are working with key stakeholders to ensure the enabling infrastructure is in place to help deliver our ambitions for Wales.”
From manufacturing and fabrication to port operations, vessel services, engineering, electrical infrastructure and ongoing operations and maintenance, the project could create opportunities for businesses across a broad range of sectors. This includes companies already working in offshore energy, as well as Welsh firms with transferable skills and capabilities in engineering, construction, advanced manufacturing, technology and logistics.
David Groves, Procurement Director at Erebus by Blue Gem Wind, said: “Wales has the potential to support significant new industrial and supply-chain opportunities, and understanding the market will be an important part of developing our procurement approach. Launching our procurement strategy for Erebus by Blue Gem Wind is an opportunity for Welsh businesses to tell us what they can offer, where they see opportunities and what they need from the project to invest, grow and participate. We want to engage with the supply chain early, openly and meaningfully.”
This two-way engagement is intended to help Welsh businesses prepare for future opportunities, make informed investment decisions and identify how they can contribute to the project and the wider floating offshore wind industry.
Businesses interested in exploring potential opportunities with Erebus by Blue Gem Wind are encouraged to register their interest and join the project’s supply-chain database. Register here: https://www.bluegemwind.com/supply-chain-opportunities/join-our-supply-chain/
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For more information please contact:
Sara Dymond, Group Communications Director, Simply Blue Energy
