A new 2000MW, state-of-the-art, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power station will be built near Pembroke, it has just been confirmed.

The UK energy minister has given the go-ahead to the RWE npower project.

Works will commence shortly and up to 2000 people are likely to be employed during peak construction.

The new power station will create over 100 high quality, long term, operational jobs and will provide an ongoing investment of more than £10 million per year into the local economy.

Andrew Duff, Chief Executive of RWE npower said: "The Government’s consent for Pembroke Power Station represents a vital step to ensuring the delivery of secure, clean energy supplies while providing a significant boost to the economy.

"RWE is proud to be one of the largest investors in the UK with commitments in renewables, clean coal technologies, nuclear and new, highly efficient gas plant. This programme will bring many thousands of jobs to the UK and this effect will be magnified throughout the supply chain at a time when the UK Government has a stated ambition to bring forward investment to support the UK economy."

More to follow.