Costain swings to first-half profit
Construction and engineering firm Costain has said it is on track to meet expectations as it swung to a profit and grew revenue in the first half of the year.
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OGA data trove to ‘unlock’ CCS, hydrogen and oil and gas in North Sea
A massive revamped OGA data platform is being launched to “unlock” new opportunities in CCS, hydrogen and “environmentally sustainable” oil and gas projects in the North Sea.
Chairman of leading UK hydrogen group quits over blue hydrogen differences
The chairman of a leading hydrogen lobby group stepped down earlier this week over its support for blue hydrogen.
UK Gov favours variable premium price model to support blue and green hydrogen
On 17 August 2021, the United Kingdom Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launched its hydrogen strategy – a plan for a world-leading hydrogen economy set to support over 9,000 UK jobs and unlock £4 billion investment by 2030.
‘Eagerly awaited’ Hydrogen Strategy draws mixed reactions from energy chiefs
Bosses from all corners of the energy sector have shared their thoughts on the UK Government’s flagship Hydrogen Policy.
Firth of Forth net-zero hub key to achieving climate goals – Wood Mackenzie
The development of a “net-zero hub” on the Firth of Forth is key to achieving Scotland’s climate change goals, according to global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie.
Islands’ role in our net zero future
As Cop26 draws closer and closer, Scotland has the opportunity to show its strengths in renewable energy technologies and climate change initiatives.
Blue hydrogen – what is it, and should it replace natural gas?
Blue hydrogen is often touted as a low-carbon fuel for generating electricity and storing energy, powering cars, trucks and trains and heating buildings. But according to a new report by Cornell and Stanford University researchers in the US, it may be no better for the climate – and potentially a fair bit worse – than continuing to use fossil natural gas, which currently keeps 85% of UK homes warm. In the US, about half of all homes use natural gas for space and water heating.
‘Today marks the start of the UK’s hydrogen revolution’ – Westminster publishes Hydrogen Strategy
The UK Government has pledged to support the advancement of both green and blue hydrogen as part of plans to create a “thriving” low carbon sector.
Industry chiefs set out future for US energy transition during Energy Voice event
Jobs, financing and green technology in the US were all topics of hot debate during Energy Voice’s New Energy Opportunities (NEO) event yesterday.
Wood forecasting future hydrogen growth after securing over 30 contracts in 2021
Engineering and consultancy services firm Wood landed more than 30 separate hydrogen awards in the first half of the year.
BP says Western Australia is ‘ideal place’ for hydrogen and ammonia investments
BP said today that Western Australia is an “ideal place” to develop export-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.
Ammonia: the missing link in the energy transition?
Plans for ammonia exports are taking shape around the world, as companies compete to secure the most attractive opportunities to fuel future zero carbon aspirations.
Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Enterprise working to connect start-ups with funding
An Aberdeen man is on the hunt for hydrogen start-ups needing funding as part of efforts to help the city deliver on its low carbon potential.
BP bolsters UK blue hydrogen plans by reaching agreements with potential customers
BP has agreed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with a series of new potential customers for its proposed clean hydrogen production facility in Teesside in north-east England.
Reuters Events launches Hydrogen North America 2021
Reuters Events launch Hydrogen North America (November 30th - December 1st, Online). Through monthly content and 2-day summit hosting 1,500 digital attendees, Reuters Events will provide hydrogen professionals the information and connections they need for expansion in North America. Hydrogen Europe will precede this event in the same week on December 2-3, 2021.
Green heating and the homes of the future – join the 10 Point Pod for a fireside chat
Though the energy system of the future will be a far cry from the one in place today, the demands of it will be broadly the same.
It’s August – Conspiracy theory time
Usually at this time of year with Parliaments in recess the news is a little thin on the ground so journalists, broadcasters and columnists like me are required to exercise our imagination a little more. Some turn to creating conspiracy theories. I am going to provide you with some ammunition so you can create your own.
OPITO aiming to create ‘skills passport’ with launch of new Energy Transition team
Energy skills body OPITO has announced the creation of a new Energy Transition team, which could open the door for oil and gas workers looking to shift to renewables.
Hydrogen goes nuclear as UK reactor pivots toward renewables
The $28 billion Sizewell C nuclear station is touted as an anchor for Britain reaching net-zero emissions, yet its reactors will compete with wind farms over the North Sea horizon. On gusty days, where will the plant’s excess power go? Toward making hydrogen.
Highway to Hydrogen: AREG developing plans for hydrogen network linking Aberdeen to Highlands
Ambitious plans are in the offing that could pave the way for the creation of a hydrogen economy in the north and north-east of Scotland.
Save the date for Reuters Events: Hydrogen Europe 2021
Reuters Events: Hydrogen Europe (December 2-3) gathers the value chain to realise the hydrogen economy. Covering policy & regulation, scaling-up production, infrastructure, and end-use sectors, attendees will leave with the critical information and partnerships they need for expansion in Europe.
Growth of hydrogen economy hangs on solving ‘chicken and egg’ dilemma, says report
The development of a global hydrogen economy relies on industry and governments overcoming a “chicken and egg” dilemma, according to a new report.
Low-carbon energy to create 20,000 north-east jobs in next decade
Low-carbon energy projects in the north-east could create up to 20,600 jobs in the next ten years, a new report has predicted.
Saipem unveils tech that combines green hydrogen and offshore oil and gas facilities
A new technological solution that combines offshore green hydrogen production and oil and gas facilities has been developed.