Trial turns Scottish paper mill carbon emissions into detergent
Carbon dioxide from the UPM-owned mill is being captured using technology developed by Scottish tech start-up, CCU International (CCUI).
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The Emperor’s New Clothes: Will supermajors survive the energy transition?
Oil and gas supermajors' swan legs are kicking frantically below the surface as they attempt to navigate the energy transition. In the first of a two-part series, we examine Equinor's approach.
Evero pushes ahead with BECCS in Ince and Mersey
UK-based Evero Energy, which specialises in waste-wood-to-energy and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), has hailed its "strongest quarter to date" for energy production as it targets involvement in the HyNet decarbonisation cluster in the North West of England.
Teesside net-zero project ‘undermined’ by upstream emissions
MPs have criticised the government in a report on its investment in carbon capture projects, saying there is a “high degree of uncertainty” whether the “risky” investment of £21.7bn in the “unproven technologies” would provide value for money for taxpayers.
Labour could fast-track Acorn carbon capture project amid criticism over ‘confused’ energy strategy
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has signalled Labour could look to fast-track the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland, amid criticism over the party's "confused" energy transition strategy.
Energy Voices: why carbon capture matters at Morecambe
Spirit Energy has concrete plans for enabling a new zero energy system.
Centrica’s Spirit pleads for ‘modest’ proposal on £5bn Morecambe CCS
Developers of a £5 billion plan to create one of the largest carbon stores in the UK have pleaded for "modest, pragmatic" support from the UK government.
‘There is no ban, and we do have a plan’, Sarwar tells North Sea critics
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar defended his party’s energy policies and denied there has been a “ban” on new exploration licences in the North Sea.
Acorn carbon capture project ‘still waiting’ for UK funding, Scottish energy minister says
The developers of the Acorn carbon capture project are “still waiting” for UK government funding, Scotland’s energy minister says.
Teesside freeport records slump in profit a year after government probe
Teesworks Ltd, the UK’s largest freeport and a major low-carbon industrial regeneration site in the North of England, has posted a slump in revenue and profits, one year after a government probe into its sale to private owners.
Government urged to review Sizewell C nuclear plant over ballooning cost
Ecotricity founder Dale Vince, a Labour donor, has called for an urgent cost review of the Sizewell C nuclear power station and Net Zero Teesside carbon capture project.
The Centrica Interview: Chris O’Shea, chief executive officer
In our exclusive interview, Centrica boss Chris O’Shea discusses his green ambitions for Britain's multinational energy company.
Starmer: UK and Norway two of best-placed countries for carbon capture
Sir Keir Starmer has said that the UK and Norway are “probably two of the best-placed countries in the world” when it comes to carbon capture.
Technica eyes Humber clean energy work with new spinout
Engineering solutions provider Technica has launched a new energy-focused company as it looks to take advantage of the Humber Estuary’s growing hydrogen and carbon capture industries.
Wood and Costain celebrate ‘monumental’ £4bn Teesside CCS bonanza
UK firms Costain Group (LON:COST) and Wood (LON:WG) have hailed the "monumental" projects starting after two landmark carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the North East of England got support to go ahead Tuesday.
Ineos and Harbour Energy Danish carbon storage project gets go ahead
INEOS and Harbour Energy make a final investment decision on Denmark's Greensand carbon storage facility.
UK’s £14bn energy supply chain is “at risk”, trade body warns
Beama, a trade body representing UK electrical and energy infrastructure manufacturers, has called for urgent reform in a letter addressed to senior ministers Sarah Jones, Ed Miliband and Jonathan Reynolds.
‘Historic day’ as £4bn Teesside carbon capture project goes ahead
The UK’s first ever carbon storage permit has been awarded to BP, TotalEnergies and Equinor’s joint venture project, the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP).
Harbour Energy looks to withdraw from UK carbon capture project
North Sea operator Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) is set to withdraw from its share of the Medway Hub Camelot carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
Norway’s oil and gas towns seeking UK collaboration on energy transition
Norway's oil and gas towns are seeking greater UK collaboration as they look to reinvent themselves for the energy transition.
Eyes on CCS jobs as government funding aligns
The government’s decision to allocate £21.7 billion in funding for the first two Track 1 clusters marks an important step forward for carbon capture and storage in the UK.
UK carbon capture projects like Acorn need certainty ‘before Christmas’, CCSA says
The UK carbon capture and storage sector needs certainty "before Christmas" to ensure projects like Acorn and Viking CCS can move forward, according to industry body CCSA.
Peterhead power station protesters lock themselves to Holyrood – and send key to north-east energy minister
Extinction Rebellion activists oppose SNP plans to open a second gas station and carbon capture facilities.
Energetic Future: UK and Norway’s North Sea Partnership for a Clean Energy Revolution
In the race to meet climate targets and secure a resilient energy supply, the UK and Norway have emerged as pivotal partners, leveraging their shared North Sea resources to drive innovation and economic growth.
CCS has the government’s green light – now we need to accelerate the route to market
Having had a front row seat for the growth of the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector for a number of years now, it is great to see increasing recognition from Westminster of its crucial role in decarbonising British industry. This is especially true for cement manufacturing.