MPs laugh at Graham Stuart’s net zero comments
An energy minister was met with laughter from the opposition benches when he told the Commons the rest of the world is "playing catch-up" with the UK when it comes to net zero.
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Energy minister hosts ‘candid’ sector discussions during Aberdeen visit
The minister of state for energy security and net zero, Graham Stuart, visited Aberdeen this week to meet with industry leaders.
UK confirms £205m budget for fifth CfD round
The UK government has confirmed the overall budget for the next contracts for difference (CfD) auction, with support worth £205m up for grabs.
UK in talks with US to limit damage from wave of green subsidies
The British government is in talks with the United States and European Union to prevent potential trade barriers from harming its position in the green-energy race.
British Gas under pressure to outline compensation for ‘mistreated’ customers
British Gas is under pressure to explain how it will compensate "vulnerable" customers who faced debt collectors forcibly installing prepayment meters in their homes.
UK minister slams Scottish energy strategy as ‘environmental nonsense’
Graham Stuart says oil and gas is not ‘some terrible Tory choice’ but the ‘nature of this economy’
Oil and gas companies lodge over 100 bids in North Sea licensing round
More than 100 bids have been lodged for the UK’s 33rd offshore oil and gas licensing round, the industry regulator has confirmed.
Investors could ‘withdraw’ from Acorn CCS project over delays – Matheson
Meanwhile the UK Government has pledged an update on Track 2 - part of its £1bn carbon capture fund - in spring.
Government challenged over ‘gas giveaway’ incentives, Rosebank support
MPs challenged the government over its energy efficiency performance and the continued licensing of new oil and gas fields, while a government minister reiterated a continued need for fossil fuels.
UK Govt to launch next green energy CfD round in March 2023
A new round of Contracts for Difference (CfD) will open in spring next year, the UK Government has confirmed.
Good news for Acorn as UK Gov pledges to accelerate ‘Track 2’ of CCS process
A government minister has pledged to accelerate the second phase of the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) rollout.
New UK Energy Supply Chain taskforce launched
A new UK Energy Supply Chain (UKESC) taskforce has been established to help companies to transition to a green economy.
UKEF considering FPSOs in Brazil, pipeline in Uganda
As the period for comments on UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) plans close, a campaigning group has highlighted a number of hydrocarbon projects in which the agency may play a role.