Opportunities in energy sector to shape our future
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Energy Transition
Nuclear will ‘leave legacy of debt and radioactive waste’, says Slater
Nuclear power would “leave a legacy of debt and radioactive waste for generations to come”, the Scottish Greens have said.
First East Anglia Three wind farm onshore transformer arrives
ScottishPower Renewables, the UK unit of Spain’s Iberdrola Group, has said that the first of four onshore transformers for the company’s 1.4GW East Anglia Three offshore wind farm has arrived at the company’s onshore converter station site in Suffolk.
Aberdeen’s Exceed posts record breaking turnover amid international growth
Well management firm Exceed has achieved record-breaking turnover in the past year, with 50% of the company's revenues coming from energy transition activity.
UK energy firms oppose plans for cheaper deals for new customers
UK energy suppliers and consumer-protection groups are urging the regulator to maintain a ban on cheaper tariffs for new customers that was introduced during the energy crisis to help stabilize the market.
UK could get £57 billion economic boost by going green, CBI says
Britain’s next government must put net zero at the heart of its economic plans if it is to deliver the surge in growth that the country desperately needs, the CBI employers group said.
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.
Researchers look to Caribbean volcano for geothermal energy and critical minerals
Researchers in the UK are looking to a Caribbean volcano to provide answers about where metals vital for batteries and electric cars can be found, and how power can be generated from its heat.
Make-or-break decade: Bureau Veritas outlines energy transition sticking points
Despite 2024 being a record year for elections and the political instability that may bring, the global energy sector is seeing positive changes in regulation relating to the energy transition.
‘Light on detail’: What do academic experts make of the UK election energy debate?
As the UK nears the end of an election campaign where energy policy has featured prominently, experts say the debate has been heavy on rhetoric but light on detail.
Ocean Winds hails impact of £3.5billion offshore wind investment in Scotland
A new report shows how "chasing the wind" is reaping benefits for companies across the supply chain in the north of Scotland and the UK.
SSE and Equinor submit Dogger Bank D Scoping Report
Developers SSE and Equinor have submitted a Scoping Report for the proposed fourth phase of the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm to the Planning Inspectorate.
Outdated planning system could see 76 Irish wind farms close
A new report by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) has said that 76 wind farms are at risk of shutting down as they have reached the end of their planning permission lifetime, with the turbines set to be dismantled by 2030 if regulations aren’t updated.
BP reportedly pressing pause on offshore wind amid investor discontent
Energy giant BP (LON: BP) is reportedly imposing a hiring freeze and pausing new offshore wind projects amid investor discontent over its low carbon strategy.
Kistos increases gas storage facility working capacity by 24%
North Sea operator Kistos (LON:KIST) has increased the working gas capacity at its newly acquired Hill Top Farm site by 24% following a trial.
Standardised wind contracts could be a breath of fresh air for decarbonisation
The energy sector is rarely free from the spotlight, but with a potential change of political leadership on the horizon next month, there has been even more talk about the future of the North Sea in the battle to win votes.
Scotland’s Nova Innovation and RSK launch floating solar joint venture
Scottish tidal energy developer Nova Innovation is joining forces with engineering firm RSK to progress floating solar through new joint venture AquaGen365.
Oil and gas firms optimistic despite “existential threat”, DNV report says
Oil and gas companies are optimistic despite facing "unprecedented challenges", a new report has found.
2H secures Moray West wind farm integrity management deal
Offshore engineering group 2H has received a four-year integrity management contract for Ocean Winds’ 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm.
NZTC report sets the roadmap of Scotland’s hydrogen ‘Super Hubs’
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has outlined how Scotland can scale up hydrogen production to establish itself as a leading exporter.
GreenSpur wins funding for REE-free magnet tech development
Time To ACT (AQSE: TTA) has announced that its GreenSpur unit has been awarded €705,000 (£613,000) to support the development of a high-powered magnet free from rare earths that would be used in industrial applications. In particular, the magnet will be designed for use in wind turbine generators.
Wood contract for Centrica’s Rough storage to create 50 jobs
Centrica has awarded Aberdeen-headquartered Wood (LON: WG) a contract to redevelop it's Rough field in readiness for future hydrogen storage, creating 50 jobs.
Drax sells SME customer book to EDF
UK electricity generator Drax Group (LON: DRX) has sold a book of 90,000 small and medium (SME) business customers to French retail energy giant EDF.
South Gloucestershire Council rejects Immersa’s battery storage compound plan
South Gloucestershire Council’s spatial planning committee has rejected Immersa's proposal to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) compound at Earthcott Green north of Bristol.
Total sticks to renewables plan even as support wanes for the EU green deal
"Energy is about the long term," said TotalEnergies' chief executive as he committed to his firm's renewables plans.