Anglesey Freeport has welcomed a new national prospectus for Welsh ports.

The Welsh Government says geography and decades of expertise position Welsh ports as a "natural gateway" to unlocking the potential of offshore wind.

The prospectus was launched during the Future Energy Wales conference in Newport on Tuesday.

The offshore wind sector is expected to create around 29,000 jobs and generate £4.5 billion in economic impact by 2030, creating enough energy to power more than four million homes.

Total offshore wind capacity is forecasted to reach over 20 gigawatts around Wales by 2045.

Economy Secretary Rebecca Evans said: "The UK's clean energy revolution is a generational opportunity to build a cleaner, more prosperous future for our communities whilst delivering the infrastructure Britain needs for energy security."

"Wales stands at the heart of the clean energy transition – with a coastline that delivers natural deep-water harbours, proximity to major wind lease zones, and an agile, ready-to-scale supply chain we represent one of Europe’s most strategic locations for offshore wind development."

"Our Ports Prospectus outlines how our approach to offshore wind is collaborative, targeted and strategic, ensuring long-term value for investors and communities alike."

Ministers say the two Welsh freeports - on Anglesey and at Milford Haven and Port Talbot - provide investors with tax breaks, streamlined customs processes and development ready sites, while a range of financial support is available for companies through investment and infrastructure programmes.

Ian Davies, head of UK port authorities at Stena Line, said: "We are committed to realising the potential of our proximity to Holyhead Port, the second largest Ro-Ro port in the UK, as well as the advantages granted by both the Freeport designation and Anglesey’s unique position to deliver low carbon energy."

"We look forward to further collaboration with (the) Welsh and UK Governments to attract investment, protect the Welsh language and culture, and create thousands of new jobs, skills and training opportunities."

On the North Wales Coast, around 500 wind turbines have already been positioned from the Port of Mostyn in Flintshire, and where Wales is home to the UK's first fixed bottom offshore wind farm.

Jim O'Toole, managing director for the Port of Mostyn, added: "The Ports Prospectus highlights Mostyn's successful track record of working with companies within the offshore wind sector."

"To date, we have deployed over 500 turbines and are in the process of developing new multi-purpose quayside infrastructure for future fixed and floating foundation projects. The port has also recently acquired adjoining industrial land to offer enhanced manufacturing and marshalling facilities."