Regulators mull ‘ScotWind’-style round for wind projects to power oil platforms
Regulators are considering a “ScotWind”-type leasing round in the North Sea for wind projects to power oil and gas platforms.
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Scottish greenports will ‘level playing field’ with England on offshore wind work – Cromarty Firth boss
Creation of “greenports” will let Scotland compete with England for offshore wind manufacturing work, according to a Cromarty Firth boss.
Taskforce confident of decommissioning activity ramp-up despite apparent loan snub
The joint heads of a taskforce are “absolutely confident” the group’s work will help stimulate an imminent ramp-up in North Sea oil-well decommissioning activity.
Big businesses told to slash payment times to small suppliers
Big businesses have been told to pay small suppliers within 30 days as the Government strengthened the Prompt Payment Code.
PM makes Alok Sharma full-time Cop26 president to ramp up conference presentation
Alok Sharma has been appointed by the Prime Minister to be the full-time president of the UN Cop26 climate conference, with Kwasi Kwarteng promoted to Business Secretary.
Hornsea Three wind farm approval a ‘gamble’ with future of ‘globally important’ sea birds
The UK Government’s decision to green light plans for a major offshore wind farm has sparked concerns about the potential impact on sea birds.
UK North Sea platforms ‘face production shut-ins’ as oil storage fills up
Offshore platforms in the UK North Sea “face the risk of production shut-ins” due to oil storage constraints, according to leading analysts.
Government to launch investigation into power cut across England and Wales
The Government plans to launch an investigation into the major power cut that affected almost one million people in England and Wales.
Fear of ‘false dawn’ for north-east jobs from delays on CCS plans
Fears have been raised of “another false dawn” for north-east jobs on carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the government risks falling behind on delivery plans.
UK government launches call for evidence on decommissioning
A government consultation has been launched on how to strengthen the UK’s oil and gas decommissioning capabilities.
Spirit Energy submits decom plans for South Morecambe
Spirit Energy has handed in draft decommissioning proposals for two installations and associated pipelines at its South Morecambe field in the east Irish Sea.
Government insists decision ‘not yet made’ on Shell’s Brent decom plans
The UK Government last night refuted claims it has made a decision on whether to back Shell’s plans to leave large parts of three oil and gas platforms on the seabed.
UK Government builds up £1bn kitty to protect taxpayer from decom costs
Nearly £1 billion worth of security has been squirreled away to protect UK taxpayers from being slapped with excessive decommissioning bills, a UK Government official said.
Offshore wind sector deal in ‘final stages’
Energy minister Claire Perry has revealed the offshore wind sector deal is in the “final stages” of being agreed.
Fracking protesters glue themselves to government building
Demonstrators have chained themselves together and superglued themselves to a Government building as part of an environmental protest.
UK government warns oil supply chain is ‘espionage target’
The UK government has warned that oil and gas suppliers are an ‘attractive espionage target’ for hackers.
New regulations make more data available to industry
Steps have been taken in Westminster to make sure one of the key planks of the Wood Review is put in place, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said.
UK Government unveils support package for fracking industry
The UK Government today unveiled a new package of support measures for shale gas developments, including the creation of a £1.6million fund.
900,000 poorer households could receive energy saving improvements
Insulation and energy efficient heating systems could be installed at the homes of 900,000 poorer families under plans being considered by the Government.
Ten member organisations join forces calling for UK Government action on Feed-in Tariff
In reaction to a slump in the small-scale energy sector, ten member organisations have joined forces to call on the UK Government to set out the future of the Feed-in Tariff.
Wind consultation to be launched for remote island communities
A UK Government consultation has been launched today to alter the definition of remote island wind energy in an effort to encourage investment.
UK Government unveil £4million nuclear feasibility project
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced that there is a share of £4million available for a series of feasibility studies for nuclear reactor designs.
East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm gets green light from government
ScottishPower Renewables has announced that it has been given approval from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), to begin work on a 1.2GW windfarm of the coast of Norfolk
A year in review: DECC overhaul… welcome to BEIS
This year saw an end to the Department of Energy and Climate Change after it was scrapped by Prime Minister Theresa May.
Business Secretary urged to rename Government’s industrial strategy
A Tory MP has told Business Secretary Greg Clark to drop the words “industrial” and “strategy” from the Government’s industrial strategy.