Grant Shapps new energy and net zero secretary as Sunak shuffles pack
Rishi Sunak has enacted wholesale government changes in a bid to shore up energy security and spark economic growth.
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BIES says it had a green Christmas
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) says it was dreaming of a green Christmas this year as the 25th of December 2022 has been dubbed "the greenest yet."
UK Govt to launch next green energy CfD round in March 2023
A new round of Contracts for Difference (CfD) will open in spring next year, the UK Government has confirmed.
The Magnificent Seven: North Sea project paperwork still awaiting govt sign off
A host of North Sea environmental statements (ES), lodged between April and August, are still to be rubber stamped, with some expected to receive sign off before the year is out.
Grant Shapps: A look at the new business and energy secretary’s policy record
From energy rationing to onshore wind, the newly appointed business and energy secretary, Grant Shapps, has voiced opinions on a range of topics in the sector.
UK expands Kwarteng’s energy price cap to cover more businesses
The UK Government has expanded its energy subsidy program for businesses to cover contracts signed as far back as December last year.
UK Government announces independent review into 2050 net zero goals
An independent review of the UK's 2050 net zero delivery goals has been launched, led by former energy minister Chris Skidmore.
NSTA moving ‘at pace’ to launch offshore licensing round after climate compatibility checkpoint revealed
It has been confirmed the upcoming offshore licensing round will kick off “early next month” after ministers gave long-awaited clarity about the UK’s climate compatibility checkpoint.
UK Govt announces Johnson Matthey exec Jane Toogood as hydrogen champion
The UK Government has announced Johnson Matthey (LON: JMAT) exec Jane Toogood as the country's first ever "Hydrogen Champion".
Apollo picked to help progress leading power-to-x pilot
Apollo has landed a contract to participate in a longer duration energy storage (LODES) demonstration study.
Millions face fuel poverty, energy bosses warn
As many as four in 10 people in Britain could fall into fuel poverty in October, energy bosses warned, as they called for more support from the Treasury for vulnerable households.
BP veteran appointed to BEIS board to advise energy security push
An oil and gas veteran has been chosen to help the UK Government’s push towards energy independence.
RES granted Llanbrynmair wind farm approval after 12-year wait
Developer Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has been granted planning permission for the proposed 90-MW Llanbrynmair wind farm in Powys, mid-Wales, after more than a decade of legal challenges.
UK’s OPRED confirms Tom Child as new chief exec
UK governing body Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) has announced the appointment of its chief executive.
Greenpeace loses court battle to block North Sea oilfield
Activist group Greenpeace has lost its court battle to block production from the Ithaca Energy and BP Vorlich oilfield in the North Sea.
Plans unveiled for £130m subsea cable manufacturing facility
Plans have been unveiled for a state-of-the-art subsea cable manufacturing facility, designed to boost the UK offshore renewables sector.
Gas prices: Energy firms warned government two years ago that sector was fragile
The boss of an energy industry body has said her team warned the Government and Ofgem that the sector was fragile at least two years ago.
Greenpeace challenge over BP Ithaca oil permit ‘opportunistic’, court hears
A Greenpeace challenge to the UK Government over a decision to allow BP to drill for oil in the North Sea is "largely procedural and opportunistic", a court has heard.
‘Myriad of failures’ on consultation for Ithaca-BP oilfield, Greenpeace tells court
Environmental campaigners were "substantially prejudiced" by the UK Government's failure to follow procedures for publicising an oil company's application for drilling consent, a court has heard.
Greenpeace takes UK Government, BP and Ithaca to court over North Sea oilfield
Greenpeace is launching a court challenge against the UK Government, Ithaca Energy and BP over permits for a North Sea oilfield.
‘Disgrace’ as UK oil and gas medics left in Brexit limbo
An Aberdeen MP has branded the UK Government a “disgrace” as oil and gas medics have been left in employment limbo by Brexit red tape.
Exclusive: Oil chief deals jobs warning to First Minister over Cambo backlash
The chief executive of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has written to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, issuing a jobs warning over “high-profile negative campaigns” against the Cambo oil field.
Campaigners approved to take UK Government to court on North Sea oil plans
A group of climate campaigners have received approval to take the UK Government to the High Court over its North Sea oil plans.
Call for ‘passport’ to help North Sea oil workers transition to renewables
Trade unions and climate campaigners have called for the creation of an “offshore training passport” to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
Top job at UK oil industry environment and decom regulator up for grabs, £100k pay
The top job at the environmental and decommissioning activity regulator for the UK offshore oil industry is up for grabs.