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7 May 2008 - Work to determine the potential of a tidal energy generator in the Severn Estuary in the UK is continuing with the appointment of a consortium led by consulting firm Parsons Brinckerhoff, who will manage the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).

The SEA is a major part of the Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study. It will provide analysis of how the environment around the estuary will be affected if a tidal range power project goes ahead.

The Secretary of State for Energy, John Hutton, announced the start of the two year long feasibility study in January. The tidal energy resource in the Severn Estuary provides the largest potential of all the UK's estuaries for renewable electricity generation.

John Hutton said: "A Severn tidal power project could be larger in size, output and cost than any other energy project in this country. It has the potential to generate up to 5 per cent of the UK's electricity demand and contribute significantly to the proposed EU renewable energy targets.

"It's therefore vitally important we undertake the most thorough and exhaustive study and contract the right companies to take this work forward".

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