Yesterday's news regarding the withdrawal of the £1 billion capital subsidy by a government who only six months ago were firmly committed to CCS as part of their election manifesto was a shock for many people across the energy industry.
Carbon capture in the UK has been hung out to dry by the Cameron Government via some chancellor’s Autumn Statement fine print issued by the Department of Energy & Climate Change.
A power plant will step up production in time for winter to save Christmas for millions of families across Scotland. Peterhead Power Station announced yesterday that it would be upping capacity at the site to help prevent blackouts striking homes over the holidays. The plant’s commitment comes after the National Grid guaranteed to supply enough power to prevent cuts during a severe winter.
Peterhead power station in Aberdeenshire has returned to service following the completion of major upgrade work.
Development body Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future (Acsef) today added its backing to plans for a carbon-capture and storage (CCS) plant at Peterhead Power Station. Acsef chairman Colin Crosby said: "It will be the first of its kind in the world and we are delighted it will be based in the north-east.