Is the UK falling behind Norway on cross-border CO2 transport and storage?
The UK risks wasting its "naturally advantageous position" on CO2 transport, according to one analyst.
Belgium
European leaders agree massive ramp-up in North Sea offshore wind
A group of Western European nations led by Germany and France have committed to massively ramping up the production of clean energy from wind turbines in the North Sea, to both meet climate targets and reduce their strategic energy dependence on Russia.
Namibia aims for green hydrogen production in 2023
Namibia’s Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group and CMB.Tech plan have agreed to begin construction of a hydrogen plant, aiming for first production by the end of 2023.
Ineos signs SeaMade offtake deal with Eneco
Ineos has agreed a long-term deal with Eneco for the supply of power from the SeaMade offshore wind farm in Belgium.
ENGIE, Equinor launch Belgian ‘H2BE’ hydrogen project
Equinor and Engie have announced the start of a joint project to develop low-carbon hydrogen production from natural gas in Belgium, dubbed H2BE.
Egypt, Israel eye expansion of EMGF
Egypt and Israel are working on plans to expand the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) into energy security, electricity infrastructure and emissions controls.
Final platform to set off for Moray East wind farm
The final platform for the Moray East wind farm will set sail across the North Sea this weekend.
NHV Group lands five-year helicopter contract extension with Ithaca
Helicopter group NHV has landed a five-year North Sea contract extension with Ithaca Energy.
Belgium’s nuclear power gamble
Belgium plans to switch off its last nuclear reactors by 2025, an ambitious move that will require significant investments in gas-fired power and renewables.
Ineos, Total and more team up on CCUS plans for Port of Antwerp
A host of firms including Ineos, Total and ExxonMobil are collaborating on plans for a carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) site at the Port of Antwerp.
NHV’s H175 fleet reaches 10,000 flight hour milestone
The North Sea’s newest helicopter operator NHV has logged 10,000 flight hours. The Belgian based aviation firm’s eight strong fleet of H175 aircraft helped hit the milestone. The first two aircraft were introduced to the North Sea fleet in December 2014 by NHV. The Airbus manufactured choppers have since completed more than 4,750 flights
Belgium nuclear reactor to restart after shutdown
A nuclear reactor which was shutdown after a minor fault should restart this week.
Warning over nuclear threat from IS
Belgian authorities have warned Islamic State (IS) terrorists could be attempting to attack nuclear plants or obtain nuclear materials.
Engie signs 10-year extension for nuclear reactors
French energy giant Engie, formerly known as GDF Suez, has signed an agreement with the Belgian government to extend the life of two nuclear power plants by 10 years.
Foster Wheeler wins refinery contract
Foster Wheeler has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by ExxonMobil Petroleum for a refinery upgrade in Belgium. The scope of the company’s work is expected to be completed in December 2016 for the Antwerp Northwest Europe Resid Upgrade Project.