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Grid reform needed within six months to avoid loss of investment
The UK needs to deliver grid connection reform within six months to keep its clean power 2030 target within reach, according to one of the country's largest battery energy storage system (BESS) developers.
UN climate summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, leading experts say
The process of UN climate negotiations is no longer fit for purpose and requires a comprehensive overhaul, leading experts have warned.
Dutch court overturns order for Shell to take responsibility for petrol emissions
A Dutch court has overturned a landmark ruling against Shell that would have forced the oil company to reduce emissions produced by its petrol customers.
Energy transition akin to Industrial Revolution – Centrica speaks out on scale of challenge
The energy transition requires the sector to grapple with the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
German export prize beckons, but hurdles remain for Scottish green hydrogen
As the Germany continues to ramp up its investment into green hydrogen projects, the supply chain in Scotland is eyeing up a huge potential export market.
What Kemi Badenoch means for the UK’s fragile consensus on climate change
The UK has historically had a cross-party consensus on the need to tackle climate change among most politicians and voters. Only five MPs voted against the Climate Change Act in 2008, and both Labour and the Conservatives have committed to the targets enshrined in it at each subsequent election.
Energy transition requires extra $1.75tn a year – report
Global investment in the energy transition must double to $3.5 trillion a year to keep global warming below catastrophic levels, according to a new report by analytics and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie.
North-east oil workers are warming to Green way of thinking, says Patrick Harvie
The Greens are often cast by political rivals as being out of touch with voters in the region.
‘Don’t eat the whole elephant!’ – or, how to succeed at digital innovation…
Why does the energy industry find it so hard to get digital innovation right? My colleagues at SmplCo recently hosted a Masterclass with Energy Voice sister publication E-FWD to address that very question...
Government advisers call for 81% cut in UK emissions by 2035
UK greenhouse gas emissions should be cut by at least 81% by 2035 as part of global efforts to tackle climate change, Government advisers have said.
Rockefeller targets “equitable, just and pervasive” energy transition
The president of The Rockefeller Foundation, a multi-billion-dollar philanthropic investment house that began life investing the oil profits of John D. Rockefeller, has said the firm’s priority is an “equitable” energy transition.
Analysts warn of £4.9bn shortfall in Chancellor’s green plan
Analysts have warned of a potential £5 billion funding hole in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ proposals to finance the green prosperity plan.
Viaro progresses nuclear plan for North Sea offshore assets
North Sea operator Viaro Energy is continuing its focus on nuclear power after forming a strategic partnership with reactor technology developer Terrestrial Energy.
Former Oil and Gas UK chief’s fears of North Sea ‘wholly premature death’
The former head of Oil & Gas UK has accused politicians of “gross negligence” towards the offshore industries and their workers.
Labour promises to make Scotland ‘clean energy superpower’ with GB Energy
Labour has promised that GB Energy will make Scotland a “clean energy superpower”.
Windfall tax concern ‘looms large’ over north-east businesses
The windfall tax on the North Sea energy sector remains a key concern for north-east businesses ahead of this month’s budget, according to a survey.
BP reportedly considers selling stake in offshore wind business
BP (LON:BP) is reportedly considering the sale of a minority stake in its offshore wind business as it looks to reduce the scale of its investment in the sector.
Labour talks up Grangemouth skills package, but union slams ‘smoke and mirrors’
The UK government said it is "stepping up plans" to support workers at the Grangemouth refinery ahead of its closure, but a leading union has criticised the support package as "smoke and mirrors".
Energy secretary talks Scotland investment in Aberdeen visit
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband is set to visit Aberdeen on Thursday, promoting billions of potential funding and policy measures to support Scotland's energy sector.
BP profit warning a bellwether for change
BP PLC has warned that it expects profit margins to slump this quarter due to a fall in oil trading and is instead relying on an unlikely source of growth, electric vehicles, to steady the ship this year.
UK National Wealth Fund to ‘turbocharge’ green technology
The new National Wealth Fund will boost UK investment in green technology, according to business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
How can energy help achieve ‘national security’?
Energy secretary Ed Miliband told industry at the EnergyUK conference in September that reaching net zero, which the government wants to achieve by 2030, will be a matter of “national security”.
Energy unions, climate groups urge Treasury to ring-fence £1.9bn for ‘just transition’
Energy unions and climate groups have joined forces to urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to invest £1.9 billion a year in the energy transition.
How does age influence the UK energy transition?
How does age influence the experiences of younger and older workers in the UK energy sector?