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Government pledges £200m for Peterhead Acorn CCS
Following spending review commitment to CCS, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced next stage for St Fergus gas plant in Aberdeenshire.
Lack of Acorn CCS funding details ‘glaring omission’ from spending review
The UK government announced support for Acorn CCS but said a final investment descion will be "subject to project readiness and affordability".
Hopes rise for EU and UK cooperation on energy trading and carbon capture and storage
The deal could have implications for the future of interconnector projects between the UK and EU countries, as well as offshore carbon storage projects in the North Sea.
Damage caused by delayed or cancelled Scottish projects is no longer acceptable
I’m seriously concerned for the energy industry in Scotland, writes Energy Voice columnist Dick Winchester.
UK’s critical gas infrastructure at risk if investment allowance scrapped
NSMP CEO calls for industry and policymakers to collaborate to deliver a just transition as UK gas faces risk from fiscal instability.
Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project
John Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east.
Storegga: ‘No impact’ to Acorn CCS from Grangemouth refinery closure
Storegga hopes to take a key investment decision on the Scottish carbon capture scheme in 2025
Sir Ian Wood: Energy security to be ‘high on the political agenda’ in 2024
With a general election looming Sir Ian Wood says that "we can expect energy security, and therefore our region, to be high on the political agenda."
Row as CCUS given zero funding in Scottish budget
The Scottish Government has not allocated any Budget funding to carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), blaming ongoing questions over the timing of Westminster support.
Progress for Acorn, Viking as government unveils ‘CCUS Vision’
The UK government has set out the next steps towards developing a ‘self-sustaining’ CCUS market from 2035, alongside updates on its cluster sequencing process.
Acorn backers explore route to ship and store CO2 with Uniper
Developers of the Acorn CCS project have signed a deal with Uniper that could see emissions from a UK power station captured and shipped north for storage.
Delays pose ‘significant risk’ to UK CCS targets
A new report on UK carbon capture and storage (CCS) progress finds its ample pipeline and sound ambition could yet be undermined by the risk of delays and cancellations.
Report warns UK CCS capacity will fall short of 2030 targets
A new report finds that the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) capacity is likely to fall short of 2030 targets and complains of ‘disproportionate’ support for blue hydrogen schemes over electricity generation.
Major expansion for Acorn CCS in Aberdeenshire with new carbon storage licences
The Acorn CCS project in Aberdeenshire is to expand after being awarded fresh carbon storage licences in the North Sea.
Carbon capture: Today’s electrification drive and tomorrow’s net zero goals can work in harmony
In 2019, the United Kingdom took a pioneering step by enacting legislation for achieving net zero emissions by 2050, establishing itself as a global leader in climate policy.
Goldeneye: The North Sea field that traded in gas for carbon storage
The Goldeneye pipeline previously carried gas from the field it shares a name with and is now set to store carbon emmissions in the North Sea
‘This is where the real work starts’: Storegga looks to next steps following Acorn Track 2 award
“This green light means we know that we can just get on with it now.”
Carbon removal tech added to market in new UK ETS reforms
New reforms proposed for the UK’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) would see carbon-removing technologies added to the market, in a move aimed at boosting investment in the sector.
Leading the way with CCS
Wood’s teams have completed CCS studies for more than half of the 300 carbon-capture facilities being planned worldwide.
Westminster ‘swerves’ recommendation for interim hydrogen targets
Having warned the UK government over its “lacking” progress on hydrogen, the Scottish Affairs Committee again pressed the need for interim production targets out to 2030 and 2050.
Hydrogen: Nine projects to watch out for in north-east Scotland
North and north-east Scotland aim to be at the centre of the emerging hydrogen economy – but where will all those low-carbon energy supplies come from?
Gillian Martin ‘bitterly disappointed’ over lack of Track 2 information
Minister for energy, Gillian Martin, told an Aberdeen event that she is “bitterly disappointed” with the lack of information from the UK government on the carbon capture track 2 process.
UK risks “throwing away” Scotland’s green opportunities, warns Yousaf
Mr Yousaf will use his speech at All-Energy to call for an “accelerated timetable” for the Acorn CCUS scheme and match funding for the the Scottish Government’s £500 million Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray.
‘Treasure map’ set to bring the UK carbon capture success
Firms with a licence to drill in the North Sea will report findings of what lies beneath the North Sea to help put together a ‘treasure map’ to support the UK's carbon capture and storage efforts.