Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister
Following the announcement that Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE N) has selected Rolls Royce SMRs for deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at the Wylfa site, the Welsh Government is looking ahead to how future nuclear projects will be developed in Wales.
The Welsh Government has long supported new nuclear generation at Wylfa and recognises that this project will play a significant role in decarbonising our energy production. We have already confirmed our view that nuclear power is a clean energy generator and an important component of the future energy mix.
With the designation of the new EN 7 planning regime and the publication of the Advanced Nuclear Framework, we anticipate increased interest from a range of developers at several potential sites across Wales.
In light of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s response to the Nuclear Regulatory Task Force recommendations, I wish to express my support for the principles of accelerating the delivery of nuclear infrastructure projects.
The Welsh Government’s latest policy statement, published in January 2026, underpinning the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024, sets out a new process for consenting significant infrastructure projects in Wales. Alongside this, our recent Renewable Sector Deal, which aims to strengthen supply chains and skills pathways, recognises nuclear energy as a key part of Wales’s future energy mix.
In taking this forward, we will work closely with Natural Resources Wales to drive opportunity and economic growth, while continuing to protect our natural resources and maintain the highest safety standards.