Miliband: Net zero is ‘economic opportunity of the 21st century’
The transition to net zero is “the economic opportunity of the 21st century”, energy secretary Ed Miliband said on Wednesday.
Energy Transition
Project Willow could create 800 jobs at Grangemouth
A series of clean energy projects at the Grangemouth refinery could create around 800 jobs over the next 15 years, according to the Project Willow summary.
Hydrasun awards contracts for BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub
Aberdeen-based Hydrasun has awarded three contracts for major equipment packages for the BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub in what has been hailed as a "significant milestone" for the flagship project.
Work advances on facility to support Celtic Sea floating offshore wind expansion
Work on a facility to support the expansion of floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea is “well underway” at Falmouth Docks in Cornwall, according to a mid-March update from Cornwall Council.
Domestic oil and gas needed to drive supply chain through energy transition
The UK must prioritise domestic oil and gas production over imports of LNG to maintain revenues for its energy supply chain as it navigates the energy transition.
Kent to reduce emissions at Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire
Engineering services group Kent has been hired to upgrade the Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire, UK.
Why we must get our energy transition steps in the right order
Politicians love a turn on Strictly Come Dancing - and if there’s one thing we’ve learned from their sometimes unsteady footwork, it’s that getting your steps right matters.
OEG Energy Group opens Edinburgh office
OEG Energy Group (OEG) has opened an office in Edinburgh as it aims to strengthen its position in the UK renewables sector.
Meeting UK net zero targets “impossible,” Badenoch warns
Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that it is "impossible" for the UK to meet its net zero targets by 2050, a sign of a crumbling political consensus on clean energy goals.
Government body awards £500,000 to train workforce for Teesside energy projects
Nearly half a million pounds of funding has been allocated to increase workforce training on Teesside, as the region presses ahead with new energy projects.
Exclusive: GB Energy to narrow down investment list over next six months
GB Energy interim chief executive Dan McGrail aims to have a clear list of investment opportunities by the end of his six-month secondment at the planned state-owned energy company.
The Hitachi Interview: Laura Fleming, country managing director, UK and Ireland
Continued collaboration with the oil and gas sector is essential for renewables to scale to meet the UK’s clean power ambitions.
Tokamak Energy to expand nuclear fusion partnerships with Eni, Japanese strategics
UK fusion technology developer Tokamak Energy plans to expand its global partnerships as it commercialises nuclear fusion based power generation.
Aberdeen must ‘maximise’ green jobs, says GB Energy boss
Aberdeen will "lead that charge" to clean energy due to its expertise in North Sea oil and gas, the boss of GB Energy has said.
Scottish ports awarded £13m ahead of Swinney wind summit
Scottish ministers hope to raise Scotland's profile at the Global Offshore Wind Investment Forum in Edinburgh.
Cheaper zonal pricing risks ‘derailing’ tens of billions of Scottish offshore wind investment
Developers behind offshore wind projects promising tens of billions of pounds of investment in Scotland are at risk of being derailed by measures aimed at keeping power inexpensive for consumers.
The Emperor’s New Clothes: BP and Shell’s duck diplomacy
Oil and gas supermajors are kicking frantically below the water’s surface as they attempt to navigate the energy transition. In the second of a two-part series, we examine how BP and Shell have scaled back their low-carbon commitments.
Peterhead’s Acorn CCS key to unlocking future of Grangemouth
Grangemouth will need the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development to go ahead to take full advantage of the upcoming £13 billion Project Willow plan.
Energy Voice Live: The next few months are critical for thousands of UK energy jobs
The UK is facing a "critical few months" as energy policy is formulated that will fuel investment and ensure that the energy supply chain retains skills and jobs.
BP seeking partner for Lightsource BP with bids due in June
Media reports have said that oil supermajor BP aims to sell 50% of its solar unit Lightsource BP this summer.
National Grid awards contracts under £59bn HVDC ‘great grid upgrade’
National Grid has awarded deals to multiple companies under two parts of a £59bn high voltage direct current (HVDC) supply chain framework.
Celtic Freeport officially launches in bid to bring investment to Southwest Wales
The Celtic Freeport, spanning the ports at Milford Haven and Port Talbot in Southwest Wales, was officially launched on 13 March.
Renewables cannot scale without oil and gas – Hitachi Energy
Continued collaboration with the oil and gas sector is essential for renewables to scale to meet the UK’s clean power ambitions, according to Hitachi Energy country managing director for UK and Ireland Laura Fleming.
Tidal and the UK supply chain ‘conundrum’
The green energy industry “has yet to crack the conundrum of how to drive investment" to the supply chain – but tidal offers opportunities for UK firms, an Aberdeen event has heard.
Project Willow study to propose up to £13bn of investments in Grangemouth
A feasibility study exploring options for overhauling the Grangemouth refinery in Scotland is reportedly set to propose £3.8 billion of investments in low-carbon alternatives for the site over ten years.