The Welsh Government says it will look to "maximise every opportunity" from the small nuclear reactor at Wylfa.

Last November, it was confirmed the UK's first SMR will be created at the site of the former power plant, supporting 3,000 new jobs locally.

The Economy Secretary told an industry conference in Cardiff on Thursday that plans were being drawn up for a modular manufacturing facility on Deeside in Flintshire.

Rebecca Evans said: "The Welsh Government and I have supported new nuclear at Wylfa for many years – we regard it as a major low-carbon infrastructure project and as a long-term industrial opportunity."

"We want Wales to reap all the benefits that modern nuclear can bring, and intend for Wales not only to host nuclear generation, but to help build it, maintain it and supply it for decades to come."

The small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) will be built by the publicly-owned Great British Energy and is set to be designed by Rolls Royce, subject to the sign off of a £2.5 billion contract.

The first SMRs are expected to deliver power for the equivalent of around 3 million homes as part of the UK government’s plans to become a "clean energy superpower".

Speaking on the plans for a manufacturing site, Rebecca Evans added: "Deeside is recognised as an advanced manufacturing cluster with established heavy industry, logistics connectivity, a skilled workforce and supporting infrastructure, further strengthened by its designation within a £160 million investment zone."

"An SMR factory in Deeside would not simply support one site – it would anchor a repeatable build programme and a long-term supply chain for many decades to come."