Eni enters UK Government’s first CCS tender process
Italian oil and gas major Eni has announced its participation in the UK Government’s first carbon capture and storage tender.
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Step up climate action of risk failure at key Cop26 summit, government warned
The Government must rapidly step up action on climate change - or risk undermining "global Britain" and success at key Cop26 talks this year, its advisers have warned.
Urgent action needed to ensure UK can cope with climate impacts, advisers warn
The Government is failing to ensure the UK can cope with the worsening risks of rising temperatures and extreme weather, climate advisers have warned.
Sir Ian Wood: removal of export support for oil and gas supply chain a ‘really bad decision’
Sir Ian Wood has criticised governments for removing overseas trade support for oil and gas activities, saying it won’t reduce carbon emissions “one inch”.
Remote rescue service for offshore wind farms wins government funding
UK offshore wind workers could soon be kept safe using a remotely operated search and rescue service.
Campaigners warn hydrogen policy risks keeping UK hooked on fossil fuels
Government policy on developing hydrogen as a new clean energy source risks keeping the UK hooked on fossil fuels, climate campaigners have warned.
Q&A with UK Export Finance: taking advantage of renewable export opportunities
This year, the government will host COP26, the UN’s global climate change conference, and share how we will reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Offshore wind developers told to use local content or risk losing subsidy
There are concerns that changes to the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme could hamper future offshore wind investment decisions.
RenewableUK calls for clean energy tech targets and creation of Just Transition Strategy
A leading trade body is calling on governments across the UK to commit to specific renewables deployment targets ahead of a landmark climate conference later this year.
Shell CFO on UK ‘exploration ban’ proposal and North Sea Transition Deal
The chief financial officer (CFO) of Shell has cautioned that a ban on UK oil and gas exploration would mean “trade-offs” for the energy system.
Shell receives £76m refund as part of UK Government tax scheme
Shell received a refund from the UK Government of around $100 million in 2020, according to new figures.
Talks ongoing with UK Gov to secure support for further rollout of MeyGen
Simec Atlantis Energy is in talks with UK Government to aid the expansion of the world’s largest tidal energy project.
Transition deal hailed for recognising industry’s role, but some reserving judgement
Energy sector figures have hailed the North Sea Transition Deal for recognising the oil and gas industry’s key role in the UK’s shift to net zero.
Big Oil: Time for a spin-off?
With Covid-19 continuing to impact the profitability of the supermajors, Ano Kuhanathan, sector advisor at trade credit insurer, Euler Hermes, argues that now is the time for the supermajors/Big Oil to start spinning off their renewables divisions.
Retrofitting ‘revolution’ could create 150,000 new jobs before 2030, says Bankers for Net Zero
The UK Government is being urged to seize the “major” economic, environmental and political opportunities presented by retrofitting homes.
Governments mulling financial support for turbine manufacturing facility at Highlands port, says report
Port of Nigg could be in line to receive government funding to allow it to manufacture turbines for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, according to a news report.
Scottish greenports will ‘level playing field’ with England on offshore wind work – Cromarty Firth boss
Creation of “greenports” will let Scotland compete with England for offshore wind manufacturing work, according to a Cromarty Firth boss.
Oil supply chain can ‘have cake and eat it’ despite fossil fuel export policy changes
An industry chief is optimistic that government policies axing support for fossil-fuel-related export activity still give scope for the oil sector to “have its cake and eat it”.
New tax rules aim to end ‘big debate’ on UK decommissioning
New changes for decommissioning tax rules will help end “areas of dispute” between the industry and UK government, according to a leading expert.
UK Government to support creation of offshore wind supply chain with new investment programme
UK Government has launched a new initiative with the aim of supporting the creation of a domestic renewables supply chain.
UK looks to ‘strike balance’ between net zero goals and North Sea oil sector, energy minister says
The UK energy minister said the government is endeavouring to strike a “careful balance” between achieving net zero while preserving North Sea oil sector skills and security of supply.
UK Government moves ahead on carbon capture projects
On 10 February 2021 the UK Government published a consultation paper seeking views on an approach to sequencing the deployment of carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) clusters.
Create 250,000 green apprenticeships to cut youth unemployment, says environmental group
The Government must earmark £10 billion for 250,000 green apprenticeships over the next three years to minimise the long-term economic damage of the coronavirus pandemic, an environmental group says.
Energy sector deal to be published by end of next month, Westminster confirms
The UK Government has given fresh commitments that the planned North Sea transition deal will be delivered by the end of next month.
UK Government launches CCUS consultation
The UK Government is seeking views on its proposed carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) strategy.