Labour manifesto promises ‘phased and responsible’ North Sea transition
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
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Costain chosen to lead hydrogen refuelling station study
Construction and engineering firm Costain announced on June 12 that it had been selected by Wales & West Utilities (WWU) to lead a study exploring the integration of hydrogen refuelling stations into the UK’s existing natural gas network.
Tories criticised over ‘pragmatic’ net zero plans in manifesto
The Conservatives have been accused of failing to seize the “economic opportunity of the century” with a manifesto that pledges a pragmatic approach to net zero.
Glastonbury site hosts ‘world-first’ clean hydrogen production
In a small step toward realising the decarbonising potential of hydrogen, developer Hexla and British climate tech firm Levidian have announced a world-first example of carbon-negative hydrogen production at Worthy Farm in Somerset – home to the world-famous Glastonbury Festival.
Green Lithium partners with EDF on Teesside hydrogen supply
Green Lithium Refining announced on June 4 that it was partnering with EDF on hydrogen supplies for use as a feedstock gas at its lithium refinery at PD Ports in Teesside, Northeast England.
Labour to propose offshore skills passport
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
Sumitomo backs UK Oil & Gas hydrogen storage plans
Fresh from putting shovels in the ground on a £350 million cable factory in Scotland, Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo has backed plans to develop hydrogen storage capacity with UK Oil & Gas in Dorset and Yorkshire.
Hydrogen industry groups outline steps to accelerate UK clean hydrogen growth
The Hydrogen Coordination Forum, which comprises national and regional industry groups in the low-carbon hydrogen space, has set out 10 steps its members see as “quick wins” that would accelerate the growth of the UK’s nascent hydrogen economy.
Humber Hydrogen Hub partners launch projects in UK Parliament
Equinor, Centrica and SSE Thermal have launched a collection of low-carbon hydrogen projects planned for the Yorkshire and Humber region in northeast England.
NZTC sets out plan to export hydrogen from Scotland to Germany
A new report from Aberdeen's Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has found Scottish hydrogen exports could meet up to 100% of German import demand by 2045.
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda after election called
Politicians are being warned not to turn the environment into a “culture war” after the General Election was called.
RWE plans green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth
German energy firm RWE has announced plans to build a green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth.
Argyll green hydrogen production facility gets planning approval
A plan to produce green hydrogen on the west coast of Scotland has received planning approval from Argyll and Bute Council.
Further doubts on hydrogen home heating as town pilot delayed
The UK government has decided not to progress work on a hydrogen heating town pilot scheme until after 2026, after a village trial in Redcar was scrapped in December.
About Vattenfall cancelling the EOWDC hydrogen trial in Aberdeen
Vattenfall’s recent announcement that it was canning its hydrogen trial at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre offshore Aberdeen has rather riled me.
‘World scale’ Kintore hydrogen project could rival giant Saudi Arabia development
Statera Energy's plans to produce green hydrogen in Kintore puts the Aberdeenshire town in the same league as Saudi Arabia's Neom and the Port of Rotterdam, it has been claimed.
Kintore Hydrogen kicks off public consultation as 3GW project takes shape
Statera Energy says Kintore is "one of the best sites in Western Europe" for green hydrogen production
SNP blasts “betrayal” of North East over energy civil servant jobs
Four SNP MPs have called on the UK government to explain the confusion over the number of energy civil servants headed for Aberdeen.
Exclusive: Business leaders ‘extremely disappointed’ as UK Gov confirms just 35 civil servants coming to Aberdeen
Reports last year heralded 200 roles being relocated to the Granite City, but the actual figure appears to be far lower.
Genesis Energies back in Aberdeen city centre with ambitions for growth
Genesis is targeting new clients and further growth in carbon capture, hydrogen, and asset decarbonisation as it returns to the 'heart' of Aberdeen.
Banchory firm could ‘revolutionise’ fuels for offshore wind vessels
A Banchory-based firm has developed technology which it says could “revolutionise” the way offshore vessels are fuelled.
First full year of windfall tax drives EnQuest to loss
North Sea operator EnQuest (LON:ENQ) posted a loss in its 2023 full year financial results, reflecting the impact of the UK government's windfall tax on oil and gas firms.
Siemens Energy bosses say UK ‘missed opportunity’ to lead on hydrogen
Slow decision-making and a lack of projects means the UK has lost out on opportunities to anchor a domestic hydrogen supply chain, politicians have heard.
UK signs trade pact with Texas in effort to boost green industry
The UK has signed a new trade pact with Texas, the second-largest state in the US, in an effort to boost cooperation in green energy, aerospace and advanced technologies.
NZTC to offer £500,000 in hydrogen electrolyser innovation competition
Aberdeen's Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) is launching a £500,000 competition focused on improving hydrogen electrolyser efficiency.