RenewableUK elects three new board members
Three people will join the board of industry organisation RenewableUK as the results of its 2024 election have been announced.
Energy Transition
We need to think big on energy transformation, says RSK
In April 2022, the United Nations’ Climate Report declared it was ‘Now or Never’ to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Capsol Technologies to list as a pure-play carbon capture company
Capsol Technologies has announced that it will become listed as a pure-play carbon capture firm, with trading set to kick off on 19 June.
Westwood: ‘Floating offshore wind global targets will all be missed’
Analyst firm Westwood Global Energy Group has found that “floating offshore wind global targets will all be missed’” as it gauged industry opinion.
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.
Shell Plans Job Cuts in Offshore Wind Business
Shell (LON: SHEL) is preparing to cut staff from its offshore wind business as Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan moves the company away from the capital-intensive renewable energy sector.
UK’s Zenobe secures fresh financing, taking total to £1 billion
UK power storage company Zenobe Energy Ltd. has secured £410 million ($524 million) of fresh debt financing, taking its total funding to £1 billion.
Beatrice Offshore Windfarm to Pay £33 Million for Breaching Market Rules
A wind farm in Scotland will pay £33.14 million to UK energy regulator Ofgem for breaching energy market rules.
£1 billion offshore cable factory aims for Port of Tyne
An international alliance of offshore cable companies has revealed plans to create the "world's largest" £923 million factory on Tyneside.
Synergia starts hunt for Medway Hub Camelot CCS partner
Synergia Energy (AIM: SYN) has begun the farm-out process concerning its Medway Hub Camelot carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the UK.
Lamprell delivers final transition pieces for Moray West wind farm
The final transition pieces (TPs) for Ocean Winds’ 882MW Moray West wind farm located in the Moray Firth have been delivered by United Arab Emirates-based manufacturer Lamprell.
Make Scotland ‘as competitive as possible’ for renewables, says Kate Forbes
Scotland has to be "as competitive as possible" if it is going to achieve net zero aims, Scotland's Deputy First Minister said.
North Star to build vessel for East Anglia Three in India
A North Star shipping hybrid service operations vessel (SOV) set for the UK’s East Anglia Three offshore wind farm is to be built in India.
West of Orkney Wind Farm donates £50,000 to Highland apprenticeship scheme
The FutureSkills apprenticeship programme in Caithness has received £50,000 in support from the West of Orkney Wind Farm.
Tourism and Renewables Conference: How collaboration can make Highlands a world leader
Tourism and renewables leaders have discussed how to make the Highlands a “world-leading” sustainable destination.
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.
Jobs to be at the heart of energy policy during UK election
Two UK energy trade bodies have said that jobs and skills will play a key role in the election campaign as the country gets ready to vote in July.
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.
Tories and Labour clash on energy policy as they battle for power
The Tories and Labour clashed on energy policy as the General Election campaign focused on the prospect of cheaper household bills.
Conservatives set out plan to make switching energy supplier easier
Households could find it easier to switch to cheaper, more consumer-friendly energy suppliers under plans being set out by the Tories.
Updated: Starmer calls for Scottish voters to help Labour’s path to power
Keir Starmer put Scottish voters at the heart of his campaign to become prime minister, urging them to vote for his opposition Labour Party to end the Conservative Party’s 14-year grip on UK power.
Supercritical Solutions and HAMR Energy forge e-methanol partnership
UK-based Supercritical Solutions and Australia’s HAMR Energy will partner in an e-methanol project that aims to reduce renewable methanol costs by 20%.
UK sustainable aviation fuel mandate risks ramping up cost pressures on airlines
Airlines have raised concerns with the UK Government’s plans to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate in 2025.
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.
UK’s National Grid plans huge capital raise in net zero push
National Grid Plc plans to raise £6.8 billion ($8.7 billion) of capital to help fund a massive investment program as the shift to net zero requires a sweeping overhaul of Britain’s power network.