Energy sector and industrial firms react to £2bn HyNet carbon capture confirmation
While the energy sector welcomed confirmation of HyNet, the backers of the Acorn CCS project warned Scotland must not be "left behind".
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Humber carbon emitter wants government signal on Viking CCS
Power company VPI has called for clarity to progress the Viking carbon capture and storage (CCS) project and help drive the future of heavy industries in the Humber.
British Steel a strategic asset in the energy transition
The department of trade has swooped in to safeguard British Steel’s assets, which could play a strategic role in the UK energy transition.
HySpeed: Consortium plans £6.5bn investment in UK 1 GW hydrogen project
Centrica, National Gas, ITM Power, JCB, Johnson Matthey and Heidelberg combine to target 1 GW green hydrogen production by 2030.
Viking CCS pipeline wins planning consent
A pipeline that will be used to transport carbon to be buried in a depleted North Sea gas field has been awarded planning consent.
ECITB commits to £2m investment in Aberdeen, Humber, Teesside and more
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced a further £2 million investment in 'skills hubs' across the UK over the next two years.
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Energy sector and industrial firms react to £2bn HyNet carbon capture confirmation
While the energy sector welcomed confirmation of HyNet, the backers of the Acorn CCS project warned Scotland must not be "left behind".
Humber carbon emitter wants government signal on Viking CCS
Power company VPI has called for clarity to progress the Viking carbon capture and storage (CCS) project and help drive the future of heavy industries in the Humber.
British Steel a strategic asset in the energy transition
The department of trade has swooped in to safeguard British Steel’s assets, which could play a strategic role in the UK energy transition.
HySpeed: Consortium plans £6.5bn investment in UK 1 GW hydrogen project
Centrica, National Gas, ITM Power, JCB, Johnson Matthey and Heidelberg combine to target 1 GW green hydrogen production by 2030.
Viking CCS pipeline wins planning consent
A pipeline that will be used to transport carbon to be buried in a depleted North Sea gas field has been awarded planning consent.
ECITB commits to £2m investment in Aberdeen, Humber, Teesside and more
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced a further £2 million investment in 'skills hubs' across the UK over the next two years.
Oil tanker collision: Cargo ship captain arrested
The captain of the cargo ship that collided with an oil tanker in UK waters has been arrested.
Humber Renewables Awards judges assemble ahead of deadline
Former Humber Renewables champion Kurt Christensen will chair the judging panel for the 2025 Humber Renewables Awards in May.
Power Moves: Mainstream Renewable Power CEO and more
Morten Henriksen has been appointed as group CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power, effective April 1 2025.
Wood re-enters takeover talks with Dubai firm Sidara
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood (LON:WG) has confirmed it has received a fresh approach from rival firm Sidara regarding a possible takeover bid.
National Grid opens consultation on North Humber to High Marnham power line
National Grid has launched a public consultation on its latest proposals for the planned North Humber to High Marnham overhead electricity transmission line
Humber Renewables Champion on building a green legacy
The Humber Renewables Awards 2025 are open for entries, and with a month to go until nominations close, we caught up with the reigning Humber Renewables Champion.
Building the skills to drive the Humber’s green transformation
National Apprenticeship Week is in full swing, and with devolution presenting an opportunity to meet regional demand for engineering skills on the Humber, Energy Voice paid a visit to a beacon training centre bursting with ambition.
Drax biomass subsidy halved
Drax £2 billion BECCS plan has to await further support from the government.
Humber Marine & Renewables on the hunt for business development manager
Humber Marine and Renewables is recruiting a new business development manager to help maximise the maritime industry’s economic benefit to Humber and Yorkshire businesses.
Trump’s wind energy views challenged as Humber invites president to see local impact
US President Donald Trump has been invited to the Humber to see the positive impact offshore wind has had on the region following his disparaging comments.
Humber Renewables Awards opens for nominations
The 2025 edition of the Humber Renewables Awards has opened for applications across its nine award categories.
Technica eyes Humber clean energy work with new spinout
Engineering solutions provider Technica has launched a new energy-focused company as it looks to take advantage of the Humber Estuary’s growing hydrogen and carbon capture industries.
SSEN submits planning application for massive substation near Peterhead
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application for a 570-acre substation hub near Peterhead.
Scotland and Humber carbon capture schemes will have to wait until springtime
Energy minister Michael Shanks said to remember the current government has been in office less than 100 days and 'we are moving as quickly as we can'.
The Drax Interview: UK BECCS programme director, Richard Gwilliam
Energy Voice speaks to Richard Gwilliam, UK BECCS programme director at Drax Group, to discuss exactly what it will take to decarbonise the Humber industrial region.
Local branches to spur UK CCUS network growth
As the new Labour government outlines plans for publicly owned carbon capture projects, Peel NRE development director Richard Barker looks at the role of the technology in reaching net zero and how plans are progressing on the ground.
Siemens Gamesa Hull workers accept pay rise
Siemens Gamesa has agreed to give around 300 workers at its wind turbine facility in Hull a pay rise, averting the need for industrial action.
Worley nabs contract for Humber Zero carbon capture project
Australian engineering firm Worley has won an engineering services agreement (ESA) to support the Humber Zero Carbon Capture project.
Setting the right energy transition policy is a ‘tough task’, says Drax boss
As his firm looks to publish its H1 results, Drax CEO Will Gardiner explains the importance of UK policy in the country's energy transition and how BECCS can play a part.