Plans for UK’s largest hydrogen production hub approved in Cheshire
Plans for a 1.35GW blue hydrogen production facility have been approved by a local council in Cheshire.
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UK climate watchdog chief Chris Stark to resign with goals in doubt
The head of the UK’s Climate Change Committee Chris Stark will resign as the government struggles to put the country on a trajectory to reach a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Scottish wind farms set to propel green hydrogen powered aircraft in Aberdeen
ScottishPower and ZeroAvia partnership to explore green hydrogen solutions for airports in Aberdeen and Glasgow.
UK hydrogen sector set for “critical” year in 2024
Significant progress was made in establishing a competitive hydrogen sector in 2023, but industry leaders say "it all hinges" on decisions made in 2024.
Dealmakers’ view: What impact will the general election have on UK energy investment?
Upstream oil and gas is the main segment of the UK offshore energy industry likely to be impacted by uncertainty of a general election, top dealmakers have said.
Andy Burnham tells Starmer ‘stick to your guns’ on £28 billion green investment
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged not to backtrack on his plans to invest £28 billion in green projects, by Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
2024 the year of a ‘Sea Change’ in the North Sea
The UK urgently needs coordinated and integrated transition plans to ensure a just and fair transition for all, writes Professor Paul de Leeuw
Scottish researchers turn whisky distillery wastewater into green hydrogen
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University develop method of turning whisky industry wastewater into green hydrogen
11 green hydrogen schemes get UK government backing
Storegga and Scottish Power's Cromarty hydrogen scheme is among the list of projects set to receive a guaranteed price for its output.
OEUK report outlines North Sea clean energy skills potential
The North Sea's skilled oil and gas specialists must be retained to power the transition to clean energy, according to a report released by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) today.
14 North East Scotland energy transition firms share in £2.5m ETZ Challenge Fund grants
The grants ranging from £50,000 to £250,000 will to go businesses and projects located in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Urgent action needed to prevent UK’s energy sector being left in the cold, warns Vysus Group boss
Uncertainty over domestic energy policy and a failure to capitalise on Aberdeen and the wider UK’s potential are hindering the country's efforts to become a world-leader in the energy transition, Vysus Group CEO says.
UK government says lack of supply flexibility could leave gas system “exposed”
The UK government will launch a consultation with industry on future gas supply and storage requirements as production from the North Sea declines.
Energy Act 2023 – a framework for driving net zero
The long-awaited Energy Act 2023 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on the 26 October 2023, more than a year after the original bill was first introduced to Parliament.
SSE Renewables and Equinor award three green hydrogen contracts for Dogger Bank D
SSE Renewables and Equinor have awarded three contracts to assess large-scale green hydrogen development options for the Dogger Bank D offshore wind project.
Kellas Midstream secures first hydrogen customer for H2NorthEast
Kellas Midstream has lined up its first customer to receive blue hydrogen from the H2NorthEast project, with Statera Energy eyeing supplies for use in nearby power stations.
ITM Power CEO hits out at ‘morally questionable’ oil and gas lobbying on blue hydrogen
The CEO of ITM Power (LON: ITM) has hit out at “oil and gas lobbyists” blurring the lines between blue and green hydrogen.
‘Strategic’ manufacturers to get billions of pounds in Treasury backing
Treasury will commit £960 million to a green industries growth accelerator plan covering carbon capture, hydrogen, nuclear energy and offshore wind
Aberdeen has ‘strong claim’ to get Labour’s GB Energy headquarters, Ed Miliband says
Labour's shadow climate secretary, visiting the north-east, said he wants the city to become the UK's 'clean energy capital'.
UK firm Element completes first phase of £10 million investment in hydrogen test facilities
London-based testing, inspection and certification provider Element Materials Technology has completed the first phase of a £10 million investment into its hydrogen capabilities.
Aberdeen St Fittick’s Park and Doonies ETZ plans unveiled amid ongoing legal row
The application by ETZ Ltd has been submitted despite any commercial activity being put on hold.
Statera, firm behind large Aberdeenshire hydrogen project, gets bought up by EQT
Statera, the London-based firm behind plans for a large hydrogen plant in Aberdeenshire, has been bought up by Swedish investment group EQT.
Green hydrogen start-up Electrogenos announces cost reduction breakthrough
Green hydrogen start-up Electrogenos has unveiled new efficiency figures and a 25% cost reduction for its electrolyser technology as it seeks investors to continue its ambitious growth plans.
UK gas grid readies for blending hydrogen amid technology debate
The UK’s natural gas network will be ready to blend some hydrogen into the grid by the end of next year, according to its operator, which is preparing for the technology despite renewed debates about its viability.
Worley secures FEED contract for Kintore Hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire
Statera Energy has awarded a front end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the first phase of its 3GW Kintore Hydrogen project to Australian firm Worley.