Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, stated: “This is an exciting time in our development as we welcome Martin Murphy as Chair of our Board. He has exactly the right experience and credentials to help steer our business forward as we enter our next stage of growth.” Murphy’s previous leadership includes running a tidal energy company in Wales and serving as a Non-Executive Director of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, where he chaired Marine Energy Wales for 12 years.
Murphy expressed enthusiasm for his new role, saying: “Inyanga Marine Energy Group is an innovative and talented company with immense potential, and the ambition to become a world leader in tidal energy arrays. With the project at Morlais set for deployment and other worldwide projects underway, including in Southeast Asia and France, Inyanga is poised for a period of rapid growth. It is a great opportunity to take on the position of Chair of the Board at this pivotal time and I am looking forward to contributing to the company’s future success.”
Jay Sheppard, Project Manager at Marine Energy Wales, added: “It was a real privilege to work with Martin during his time as Chair of Marine Energy Wales, where his leadership and commitment made a lasting contribution to the sector in Wales. I am delighted to see him continue that journey with Inyanga, a company at the forefront of tidal energy innovation.”
Headquartered in Falmouth, UK, with offices in Quimper, France; Anglesey, Wales; and Nova Scotia, Canada, Inyanga operates through its HydroWing division, focused on tidal technology, and Inyanga Maritime, specializing in offshore engineering. In September 2024, the company secured 10 megawatts for its Morlais tidal energy project in Wales through the UK’s Contracts for Difference scheme, doubling its capacity to 20 megawatts. It also signed an agreement with Verdant Morlais for an additional 4.9 megawatts. In May 2025, the Welsh Government invested £2 million (approximately €2.36 million) in Inyanga, followed by £3.7 million in new funding in July 2025 to support a tidal energy demonstrator at Morlais.
This appointment positions Inyanga to advance its global tidal energy initiatives, particularly at Morlais and in regions like Southeast Asia and France.
