Energy transition akin to Industrial Revolution – Centrica speaks out on scale of challenge
The energy transition requires the sector to grapple with the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
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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.
Worker killed in turbine blade incident at Australia’s largest wind farm
A worker has been killed in an incident during construction at Australia's largest onshore wind farm in the state of Victoria.
Kistos invests in 3D printing tidal firm Spiralis Energy
Kistos (LSE: KIST) has picked up an equity interest of up to 20% in tidal energy firm Spiralis Energy after investing £800,000 into the London-based business.
Ocean Winds mulls splitting Caledonia offshore project in two
Ocean Winds is considering splitting its 2GW Caledonia offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth into two phases.
CCU International boss Beena Sharma on her ‘carbon admission’
CCU International co-founder and chief executive Beena Sharma has taken part in a study led by Equity Energies to investigate what we know - or don't know - about the UK's plan to achieve net zero.
‘Rethink everything’ to crack Middle East energy markets
Viewed from a challenging UK environment, the Middle East - with its enormous natural resources and supportive regimes - can seem like a utopia. The reality is different.
German export prize beckons, but hurdles remain for Scottish green hydrogen
As the Germany continues to ramp up its investment into green hydrogen projects, the supply chain in Scotland is eyeing up a huge potential export market.
President Trump: climate policy catastrophe or a new path?
By doubling down on energy innovation, this Trump administration could see renewables and electric vehicles genuinely reduce inflation.
Seaway 7 and Cadeler secure East Anglia Two installation contracts
ScottishPower Renewables has dished out a range of installation contracts for its major East Anglia Two offshore wind project.
Crown Estate to fund tidal energy efforts in Severn Estuary
The Severn Estuary Commission announced on November 6 that the Crown Estate had pledged to give £150,000 to support the commission’s work exploring the potential for sustainable energy production from the Severn Estuary.
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.
What Kemi Badenoch means for the UK’s fragile consensus on climate change
The UK has historically had a cross-party consensus on the need to tackle climate change among most politicians and voters. Only five MPs voted against the Climate Change Act in 2008, and both Labour and the Conservatives have committed to the targets enshrined in it at each subsequent election.
ITM Power sells first 5MW electrolyser unit in Germany
UK green hydrogen firm ITM Power has sold its first 'Neptune V' unit in Germany.
Supply chain secures 1 in 55 UK jobs
Energy Industries Council's (EIC) Stuart Broadley explains how the supply chain helps support the UK economy.
ETZ boss ‘confident’ about St Fittick’s Park vision as council ‘has no concern about flooding’
The Scottish Government will now consider the major proposal after Sepa lodged an objection due to flood concerns at the Torry expanse.
Addressing the energy ‘disconnect’ in UK manufacturing’s volatile future
UK manufacturing is experiencing a profound ‘disconnect’ between concerns over energy resilience and actions required to address this issue.
Union demands nationalisation of National Grid as profits rise
National Grid (LON:NG) reaped a 14% hike in underlying profit in the first half of 2024, prompting calls from the UK’s major union Unite for it to be nationalised.
Aberdeen’s Glacier Energy snaps up another North East England firm
Glacier Energy has snapped up another firm based in the North East of England as it aims to double in size.
Co-located assets are an overlooked solution to the UK’s grid challenges
The UK’s energy transition is at a critical point. As the country works toward the government’s goal to deliver a decarbonised power system by 2030, the electricity grid is coming under increasing strain.
CSOVs to the fore
The CSOV scene is increasingly busy with a newbuild at Damen Shipyards and a German-Norwegian joint-venture are a focal point.
North Sea Transition Taskforce launches to support UK energy firms
The North Sea Transition Taskforce has been launched in Aberdeen to support a just transition for offshore workers and firms operating in UK waters.
Wild Hydrogen launches crowdfunding campaign to advance hydrogen tech
UK-based Wild Hydrogen has announced that it is launching a crowdfunding campaign, using the Republic Europe platform, to raise funds for a carbon-negative hydrogen prototype project.
Tories to vote against windfall tax changes
Conservative ministers are expected to vote against changes to the energy profits levy (EPL) today, a tax first introduced by the Tory party, a spokesman has said.
ECI Awards celebrate industry excellence in training and development
The UK engineering construction industry has welcomed the Labour government’s commitment to skills and positive change at the 12th annual ECI Training and Development Awards in London.