Biggest UK carbon emitter Drax receives £550m in green subsidies per year
The Drax power station in Yorkshire receives £550 million per year in green subsidies despite being the largest single carbon emitter in the UK, a report has found.
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BP enters final negotiations on H2Teesside hydrogen project
BP (LON: BP) has entered the final stage of negotiations with the UK Government and signed contracts for its H2Teesside project.
Equinor leads Norway’s push into carbon ‘recycled’ green fuels
Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor is among global oil and gas firms investing in a range of alternative green fuels in
Aberdeen’s Apollo to lead studies on large-scale UK carbon capture and shipping hub
Aberdeen's Apollo Engineering will lead three feasibility studies into the planned Severnside Carbon Capture and Shipping Hub (7CO2) near Bristol.
SNP leader Flynn calls for clarity on Acorn carbon capture project
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has called for clarity from the UK government over funding for the Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland.
CCUS sector calls for more support as audit office deems it a ‘risk worth taking’
The National Audit Office warns of inherent risks in CCUS technology, but says the UK has no "credible alternative pathway" to net zero without it.
Closer ties between the UK and Europe post-election can drive energy security
With Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosting EU leaders last week, all eyes are on the relationship between the UK’s new government and its European neighbours. While there will be a lot to discuss, from security to the economy, it is important that there is clarity on the UK’s collaboration with Europe in terms of the energy transition and security.
Worley nabs contract for Humber Zero carbon capture project
Australian engineering firm Worley has won an engineering services agreement (ESA) to support the Humber Zero Carbon Capture project.
UK needs ‘strategic approach’ to energy transition skills agenda, says 3t chief
The head of training firm 3t is calling for a more strategic approach to skills policy to ensure there are enough skilled workers for the UK energy transition.
Scottish government grants £2m to Acorn CCS pipeline project
The Scottish government has announced £2 million in funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project centred on the St Fergus gas terminal.
Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project
John Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east.
Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant
Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead.
‘Urgent action’ needed for UK to hit 2030 emissions target, CCC says
"Urgent action" is required for the UK to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets, according to the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC).
GB Energy, SAF support among Labour pledges in King’s Speech
Labour promised to “take the brakes off Britain” as it unveiled its energy policy priorities in the King's Speech today.
NSTA opens investigation into North Sea well decommissioning delays
Oil and gas operators will risk facing fines if they continue to miss well decommissioning deadlines, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has warned.
Aberdeen’s Glacier Energy secures multi-million pound investment
Aberdeen energy services firm Glacier Energy is set to receive a multi-million pound investment from equity investor BGF.
UK likely needs another £57bn for green energy investment by 2030
The UK will likely need as much as £57 billion ($73 billion) in additional investment by 2030 to develop key industries that the incoming Labour government believes will help the country support green job growth and rely less on carbon.
Labour’s Sarah Jones confirmed as new junior energy minister
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Sarah Jones as a minister across the energy and business and trade portfolios in the new Labour government.
Who will join Miliband in Labour’s energy team after election win?
As Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans the move into Number 10 Downing Street following his election win, Energy Voice takes a look at who could join incoming energy secretary Ed Miliband's team.
E.ON leverages AI to build UK’s first low-carbon energy-sharing network
Digitally managed energy balancing and sharing technology across site-wide networks could bring substantial cost and emissions savings.
Humber CCUS hub critical to future of UK energy transition – Drax
The creation of a major CCUS hub in the Humber industrial region is essential to the UK energy transition and will accelerate the production of low-carbon products such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), according to Drax Group.
Integrity ISS secures new HQ in Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone
Aberdeen engineering firm Integrity ISS will establish a new headquarters in the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) as the firm targets growth in its green energy offering.
Skills should be top of agenda post election, OPITO chief
The UK can position itself as a global leader in energy safety and competence with a renewed focus on skills and training, according to industry body OPITO.
Blue hydrogen and gas-power CCS could derail UK net zero targets
Gas-powered hydrogen production and carbon capture schemes risk derailing the UK's net zero targets, a new report has warned.
SLB and Aker Carbon Capture finalise joint venture deal
American oilfield services firm SLB (NYSE:SLB) has finalised its acquisition of a majority stake in Norway's Aker Carbon Capture (ACC).