North-east MSP demands assurances on plans for CCS
A north-east MSP has called for assurances that UK carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects won’t hit the buffers following the Cabinet reshuffle.
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Acorn carbon capture project gets UK funding boost
A pioneering north-east project for tackling carbon emissions received a huge funding boost today.
More needs to be done to help North Sea sector develop carbon capture technology
More work must be done to develop Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) so that the North Sea sector can make the transition to a low carbon economy, energy experts have said.
Updated: Government urged to give green light to carbon capture technology
Many of the UK's heavy industries could close unless the Government kick-starts carbon capture technology, MPs are warning.
Recognition viewed as important to long-term future of North Sea
The recognition of Peterhead port as a key transfer location for carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been heralded as important to the long-term future of the North Sea.
OGA issues first CO2 license to St Fergus project
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has handed it out its first license allowing offshore exploration for the purposes of a pioneering clean energy scheme.
Environment pays as Rome is left to blaze
Anyone in the UK energy industry who didn’t clock the dramatic weather headlines of November 26 must have had their head in the sand.
St Fergus project wins milestone agreement on North Sea carbon storage
A “major milestone” has been reached in the development of a pioneering clean energy project at the St Fergus gas terminal in Aberdeenshire.
UK Government ‘idle’ on Peterhead CCS plans
The UK Government has been condemned for a lack of action to support a major clean energy project near Peterhead.
UK government warned to speed up on carbon capture ‘lifeline’ for oil and gas
The UK Government will be warned today to take affirmative action to take advantage of the “multi-billion pound” carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry.
North-east project could ‘kick-off’ UK carbon capture plans
A north-east project could be the “stepping point” to begin large-scale use of technology to reduce carbon emissions in the UK, according to its manager.
UK government taskforce earmarks North East for carbon capture – three years after pulling £1billion funding
A UK Government taskforce has highlighted Peterhead as a key region to deploy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, less than three years after Westminster cut a £1billion fund to develop it.