UK industry minister says hydrogen “must be at the heart” of growth plans
UK minister of state for industry, Sarah Jones, has said she is convinced hydrogen should “be at the heart” of plans to grow the economy and reach net zero by 2050.
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Majority of Brits support net zero – but only a third willing to pay for it
Just one third of British energy consumers are willing to pay higher bills to support the UK net-zero transition, according to a report.
UK’s clean energy transition ‘unjust’ if only China benefits, government warned
A nationwide drive towards clean energy and meeting the UK's net zero emissions target will "not be just" if it benefits only Chinese companies, it has been warned at Westminster.
National Grid outlines ‘unprecedented’ £35bn investment plans
National Grid has outlined “unprecedented” plans to invest £35 billion in its electricity-transmission business over the five years to March 2031.
UK’s £14bn energy supply chain is “at risk”, trade body warns
Beama, a trade body representing UK electrical and energy infrastructure manufacturers, has called for urgent reform in a letter addressed to senior ministers Sarah Jones, Ed Miliband and Jonathan Reynolds.
BP carves out offshore wind assets
BP plans to carve out its offshore wind assets as part of a joint venture with Japan’s largest power generation company, as oil supermajors move to insulate themselves from share price shocks associated with their low-carbon investments.
Starmer rows back from 100% clean power by 2030
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has diluted the wording of the UK’s clean power mission from achieving 100%, to a new goal to deliver “at least 95%”, clean energy by the end of the decade.
Energy sector’s faith in net zero is just 4%, says Energy Institute
The Energy Institute said that the industry is “clear” that the government’s goal of meeting targets to use entirely clean power by the end of the decade “faces considerable hurdles”.
Charging Forward: Kintore pushes back against battery storage, Statkraft Thornton project progresses
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Norway shelves plans for deep sea mining until at least 2026
The Norwegian government has shelved plans to issue deep sea mining licences in a deal to get its budget through the country's parliament.
The path to sustainable aviation fuel, overcoming investment and production barriers
As aviation seeks pathways to decarbonise, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as a critical solution, offering a "drop-in" option that can be integrated with existing jet engines and fuel infrastructure.
Hydrogen one of Scotland’s ‘greatest industrial opportunities’ since oil and gas, minister says
The emerging European hydrogen sector is one of Scotland's "greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas", according to the Scottish energy minister.
Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Grangemouth
Trade unions have demanded action from Westminster and Holyrood to prevent the “industrial vandalism” and “corporate decapitation” of Grangemouth.
Hydropower body says potential to displace UK winter gas demand ‘still not recognised’
The potential for UK hydropower projects to displace winter gas demand is "still not recognised" by government, according to an industry body.
Aberdeen’s D2Zero secures £150m for further acquisitions
Aberdeen-headquartered clean energy group D2Zero has secured a £150 million lending facility to target further acquisitions.
Use heat pumps over gas boilers for British-made energy, say researchers
People who want to use more British-made energy for their central heating should use a heat pump rather than a traditional boiler, according to research.
Ed Miliband says COP29 deal agreed at ’11th hour for the climate’
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has called a financial package for developing nations a “critical 11th-hour deal at the 11th hour for the climate” as the United Nations environmental conference drew to a close.
Norway’s oil and gas towns seeking UK collaboration on energy transition
Norway's oil and gas towns are seeking greater UK collaboration as they look to reinvent themselves for the energy transition.
Charging Forward: NatPower UK calls for grid reform, Fidra Energy and Sungrow partnership
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
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.