Chris Stark to front UK government ‘Mission Control’ to cut emissions
Chris Stark, former chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, will take charge of the UK government’s newly announced Mission Control.
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UK political parties are united in long term transition approach, Offshore Europe hears
This year has seen the UK’s political parties go toe to toe in the debate surrounding energy transition, however, OEUK’s Jenny Stanning asks are party views “really that different?”.
‘Terrible damage’: UK spent £1.6bn on Russian oil in 2022
A recent UK government report shows how much the country spent on Russian fossil fuels in 2022 - figures trade body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said showed the “terrible damage” being done to consumers.
UK oil sector ‘engaged’ with government as Norway prepares for Russian spies
As Norway predicts Russian spies will target its energy sector, the UK oil and gas trade body said it is continuing with "regular engagements" with the UK government on any threats on this side of the North Sea.
Hydrogen flight takes off while Grant Shapps eats cake in bizarre Twitter video
"Zero calories" cake might be a pipedream for Grant Shapps but Hydrogen powered flight is a reality.
Whopping 76% of Scots want North Sea production despite energy plan
More than three-quarters of Scots support domestic North Sea production, a survey has found, despite political moves which could harm the sector.
New gas boilers should be phased out within decade, says net zero review
New gas boilers should be phased out within a decade, according to the Government's net zero review.
BIES says it had a green Christmas
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) says it was dreaming of a green Christmas this year as the 25th of December 2022 has been dubbed "the greenest yet."
EIC claim raising energy profits levy could harm UK supply chain
Following the new Budget yesterday the Energy Industries Council (EIC) has said that raising taxes on net income could drive investments outside of the UK.
Harbour Energy ‘deeply disapointed’ revised windfall tax will stay if oil prices fall
Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) has struck out at Jeremy Hunt's new Budget, saying that the decision to keep windfall tax if commodity rates return to normal levels is "deeply disappointing".
Government go ahead for Sizewell C nuclear power station
The Government is to press ahead with building a new nuclear power plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk, the Chancellor announced.
UK Government grants Port of Aberdeen £200,000 to accelerate to Net Zero
Port of Aberdeen has been awarded more than £200,000 from the UK Government to accelerate its drive to Net Zero by 2040.
Timeline: Everything you need to know on the Nord Stream sabotage
With Nord Stream AG, the consortium led by Russia's Gazprom completing "intial data gathering" on the pipeline's alleged sabotage in the Baltic Sea, we've put together a timeline of events on the key pipeline's leaks.
Four Just Stop Oil protestors arrested as police officer hospitalised and man misses dad’s funeral
Roadblocks caused by Just Stop Oil protests have led to a police officer being sent to the hospital after two lorries knocked him off his bike.
Nord Stream AG finds ‘technogenic craters’ near Line 1
Nord Stream AG has completed initial data gathering at the location of the pipeline damage on Line 1 in the Swedish exclusive economic zone finding "technogenic craters".
Russia blames UK for Nord Stream sabotage
Russia’s Ministry of Defence has claimed that the UK's navy was behind the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines last month.
From windfall taxes to wind bans: PM Sunak’s record on energy
Rishi Sunak has been named leader of the Conservative Party following Liz Truss' resignation last week, and will take the reins at a turbulent time in British politics.
Following her resignation we look back on Liz Truss’ impact on the energy sector
Prime minister Liz Truss announced her resignation today following a turbulent 44-day tenure at Number 10.
UK Government expected to spend $470 million+ on geothermal heating by 2030
Recent Rystad research shows the UK government is expected to spend more than $470 million on geothermal heating by the decade’s end.
Is it time to address your Net Zero Strategy?
The UK government has announced that UK carbon emissions are to be cut by 78% by 2035. Achieving this requires businesses of all sizes to make substantial changes in reducing their emissions and offsetting what cannot practicably be reduced.
GMB Scotland launch ‘Action for Arnish’ campaign after BiFab misses out on Seagreen work
Unions, local business and industry representatives have joined forces to challenge what they call a “renewables scandal too far”, after supply chain firm BiFab failed to secure any contracts for a major offshore wind project.
UK Government environmental standards among ‘highest in the world’ after accusations it neglected North Sea methane leak
The UK Government has said its environmental standards are “among the highest in the world” after allegations it has neglected a methane leak for 20 years.
£50k spent on oil spill investigation that led to £7k fine for BP
The UK Government spent more than £50,000 investigating BP after an oil leak – an amount seven times greater than the fine dished out to the company.
Scottish councils ignore £4.5million UK-wide electric vehicle payout
A UK-wide government funding scheme for the implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points has gone unclaimed by every council in Scotland.
Black day for coal as MPs confirm final closure date of UK plants
All polluting coal-fired power plants will be closed by October 2025, the Government has confirmed.