Further doubts on hydrogen home heating as town pilot delayed
The UK government has decided not to progress work on a hydrogen heating town pilot scheme until after 2026, after a village trial in Redcar was scrapped in December.
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High Court rules UK climate action plan unlawful, again
The High Court has ruled the UK government's climate action plan is unlawful for the second time in a case brought by environmental groups.
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.
Exclusive: Business leaders ‘extremely disappointed’ as UK Gov confirms just 35 civil servants coming to Aberdeen
Reports last year heralded 200 roles being relocated to the Granite City, but the actual figure appears to be far lower.
Industry reacts to UK government’s gas plant plans and electricity market reforms
UK Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has set out plans to build new gas power stations to avoid what she described as the "genuine prospect of blackouts".
EET targets September for hydrogen FID at HyNet
“What we’re finding now are new businesses and new opportunities are saying ‘if you can do these hydrogen plans, we will come and locate to the region’. That’s a new dynamic we didn’t have a year ago.”
‘A lot of scepticism’ from wind developers on CfD plans
There is “quite a lot of scepticism in the developer community” for the UK’s plans around the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, a leading firm has warned.
UK government delays decision on two Equinor offshore wind extensions
Equinor wants to double the capacity of the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farms off the coast of Norfolk
Progress for Acorn, Viking as government unveils ‘CCUS Vision’
The UK government has set out the next steps towards developing a ‘self-sustaining’ CCUS market from 2035, alongside updates on its cluster sequencing process.
11 green hydrogen schemes get UK government backing
Storegga and Scottish Power's Cromarty hydrogen scheme is among the list of projects set to receive a guaranteed price for its output.
Government to set budget for ‘catch-up’ AR6 CfD auction in March
AR6 could be the ‘catch up auction’ for offshore wind projects after last round failed to attract bids.
Updated: UK Government confirms plans to move energy department civil servants to Aberdeen
The UK Government has confirmed plans to relocate up to 200 civil servants from its energy security department DESNZ to Aberdeen.
Eni agrees terms for ‘world first’ CCS business model at UK’s HyNet
Eni has reached an agreement in principle with the UK Government over the regulatory framework which will govern its HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the UK.
Hundreds protest in London against Rosebank oilfield approval
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Whitehall to demand a rethink of the approval for the controversial Rosebank offshore development.
WSP reappointed to advise government on the UK’s CCUS plans
The UK government has reappointed professional services consultancy WSP to advise on the delivery of the country’s Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) programme.
Government sets aside £3.5m to look into impact of turbines on air defence
The UK government has set aside more than £3.5 million in funding to limit the impact offshore wind farms have on the country's air defence.
Orsted shelves Gigastack UK hydrogen project at world’s largest wind farm
Meanwhile, the location of a ‘world first’ floating wind hydrogen demonstrator project off Aberdeen may also be in doubt.
Watch: Just Stop Oil hit DESNZ offices with trademark orange paint
Just Stop Oil has shared a video of its supporters covering the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) with orange paint.
UK government outlines supply chain red flags for CCS development
The UK government has outlined what it sees as the obstacles the country faces within its carbon capture storage supply chain.
Protestors stage sit-in at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Fossil Free London has staged a sit-in at the offices of the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to protest the Rosebank oil field.
Residents call for vote after hydrogen village trial scrapped
Residents of a Yorkshire town have called for an independent vote on hydrogen heating trials after proposals for the alternative location were called off.