Orsted signs off on Northern Irish wind farm, Amazon to offtake energy
Orsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on a Northern Irish wind farm that will supply power to Amazon.
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European gas crises driving a ‘great deal’ of interest in UK storage scheme
Signs are beginning to emerge that the energy crisis that has plagued much of Europe in 2021 may be more than a blip.
New consortium to explore geothermal energy projects in Northern Ireland
A new consortium of leading businesses and academics has been formed to explore and develop deep geothermal energy projects in Northern Ireland.
‘Vital’ gas storage project given green light by UK Gov to forge ahead
Harland & Wolff has been given the green light to push ahead with a “vital” gas storage project that could help to ensure security of supply in the UK.
Northern Irish firm Decom Engineering to expand operations with new Aberdeen base
Northern Irish company Decom Engineering has announced plans to expand its operations with a new north-east base.
Competition watchdog warns of ‘postcode lottery’ for electric vehicle charging
The UK competition watchdog has published a review into electric vehicle charging, warning some parts of the country are at risk of being “left behind”.
GenComm publishes report setting out hydrogen opportunities in Northern Ireland
A new report analysing the opportunities presented by hydrogen in Northern Ireland’s energy transition has been published.
Wood burners are barking up wrong tree
The “ash-for-cash” scandal in Northern Ireland has tended to be seen through the prism of politics which is not surprising since it has already brought Stormont to an 18-month halt and still threatens the position of leading political figures.
No deal Brexit could trigger electricity shock for NI
Northern Ireland could face an energy crisis if the UK crashes out of the EU without a withdrawal deal, according to reports.
Judge dismisses legal challenge to failed green energy scheme
A judge has dismissed a legal challenge to measures for cutting the cost of Northern Ireland’s botched green energy scheme.
MPs warn of soaring bills unless cross-border Irish interconnector built
Northern Ireland is facing soaring energy bills unless work begins immediately on a cross-border interconnector, an influential committee of MPs has warned.
Key debate on RHI scandal resumes in bid to reduce £490million overspend
The Stormont Assembly has resumed a key debate on a botched green energy scandal that has ultimately forced the looming dissolution of the devolved institutions.
Renewables sector urged politicians to delay cuts to energy schemes
The renewable heating industry was prematurely aware of planned cuts to a lucrative green energy scheme in Northern Ireland and asked politicians to delay it, a senior civil servant has said.
‘Last chance’ to cut cost of Green Energy Scheme
A last-ditch bid to cut the cost of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is the only opportunity available, the economy minister has said.
Martin McGuinness steps down as Deputy First Minister in protest at Energy Scheme
Martin McGuinness has announced his resignation as Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland in protest at the Democratic Unionist Party’s handling of a botched renewable energy scheme.
Northern Ireland FM says she won’t be standing down over renewables scandal
Stormont’s First Minister has accused her Sinn Fein partners in government of playing a game of chicken over a green energy scheme scandal and warned she would not blink first.
Government won’t mount inquiry into botched Stormont green energy scheme
The Government has rejected a call to instigate a public inquiry into a botched green energy scheme that is set to cost Stormont around £500 million.
Green energy scheme kept open on First Minister’s orders – DUP colleague
Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster ordered that a massively-overspent renewable energy scheme be kept open despite a Treasury warning, a Democratic Unionist Party colleague and former minister has claimed.
Renewable firm strikes agreement for Northern Ireland biomass plant
An agreement has been struck between REACT and several parties to potentially fund the repowering of a 4MW biomass gasification project in Northern Ireland.
Petro River Oil spuds Northern Ireland well, potential 25 million barrels of oil
Petro River Oil has kicked-off its drilling campaign offshore Northern Ireland in the Larne Basin.
Infrastrata losses narrow
Irish focussed oil and gas firm InfraStrata saw its losses narrow in its latest unaudited results.
Infrastrata secures partners to progress NI onshore well
Irish gas storage firm Infrastrata has secured funding drill a well at the Woodburn Forest project, onshore Northern Ireland.
InfraStrata moves ahead with gas project
InfraStrata, the independent petroleum exploration and gas storage company, has completed its 2015 work programme on the Islandmagee gas storage project in Northern Island, allowing it to start the process of attracting investors to the project.
Northern Ireland secures £47million investment from Green Investment Bank
Northern Ireland has secured £47million of funding from the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) for an energy from waste facility. It will be the largest project of its kind to be financed in the country and will have the capacity to generate enough power for 14,500 homes. Around 250 construction jobs will also be created in around 20 operations.
Schottel’s turbine test successful
German company Schottel says it has successfully tested its hydrokinetic turbine design in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland. The full-scale tests included 260 operating hours under realistic conditions. The results show that one turbine with a rotor diameter of 4m generates 50kW per second at a rated water velocity of 2.75m per second. Ten hours of operation provide enough electricity to supply an average household for a month. The Strangford Narrows, Northern Ireland is a strait between the virtually land-locked Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea and features strong tidal currents.