Centrica invests £63million to overhaul UK power station
Energy giant Centrica is to invest £63million at South Humber Bank power station, securing the future of the site up to 2027.
gas-fired power station
Government under fire on carbon capture cash
UK Government ministers were under fire last night after failing to reaffirm their commitment to fund four pioneering carbon capture and storage (CCS) developments.
North-east could lead world in developing green energy
Carbon emissions from across Europe could soon be buried under the North Sea - with Peterhead at the centre of the Continent's green energy revolution.
Could this be the future for CCS?
Secrecy surrounds the UK Government's £1billion competition to decide who will lead the country's drive to prove that carbon capture and storage (CCS) can work.
‘Urgent and decisive’ action required on CCS technology
A top Shell adviser has called on UK ministers to take "urgent and decisive" action to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Bid for CCS funding
The UK Government will officially launch a £1billion competition to develop pioneering green energy technology today amid hopes the north-east could win a slice of the funding.
Laudable but unrealistic renewable energy targets
The Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of the Scottish Parliament have asked me to submit evidence to their current inquiry into the Scottish Government's renewable energy targets.
‘Rug pulled’ on carbon capture bid
Plans to base the UK's first carbon capture and storage centre in the north-east are in jeopardy amid doubts over a £1billion funding pot.
Power giants in green energy deal
Plans to turn the north-east into a global green energy hub have moved a step closer to reality after two power giants struck a deal to accelerate a "game-changing" project in the region.
Power giants in green energy deal
Plans to turn the north-east into a global green energy hub have moved a step closer to reality after two power giants struck a deal to accelerate a "game-changing" project in the region.
Peterhead favourite for carbon plan cash
THE UK Government has given a clear signal that the north-east is the front runner in the race for up to £1billion of funding for a pioneering green energy project.
Scientists propose fuel cell-based power station alternative
A NEW type of gas-fired power station could provide electricity with zero carbon-dioxide emissions to the atmosphere and at costs comparable to, or less than, conventional gas and even coal-fuelled plant, it is claimed.
French giant agrees to sell two UK power plants
British Energy (BE) buyer EDF said yesterday it would sell two power stations as part of a deal to gain European approval for its £12.5billion takeover.
Gassco to continue carbon storage project
SOLUTIONS for transport and storage of carbon dioxide captured at Karsto and Mongstad are to be developed by Gassco in co-operation with Gassnova SF and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).