‘Today marks the start of the UK’s hydrogen revolution’ – Westminster publishes Hydrogen Strategy
The UK Government has pledged to support the advancement of both green and blue hydrogen as part of plans to create a “thriving” low carbon sector.
Kwasi Kwarteng
Siemens Gamesa to invest £186m in Humber blade manufacturing facility
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is to double the size of its Humber offshore wind turbine blade factory after securing government funding.
Prime Minister joined by business minister for Moray East visit
Business minister Kwasi Kwarteng has joined Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the second day of his two-day visit to Scotland.
Aberdeen MP calls for clarity on process that could sort out unfair grid charges
Aberdeen South MP Stephen Flynn has appealed to the UK Government for clarity on a process that could remove the grid charges “millstone” from around the Scottish renewables sector's neck.
Rosy signs for Acorn as business secretary dubs north-east CCS project ‘very attractive’
A north-east carbon capture and storage (CCS) project’s hopes of receiving government backing have been given a boost after a senior politician sang its praises.
Campaigners warn hydrogen policy risks keeping UK hooked on fossil fuels
Government policy on developing hydrogen as a new clean energy source risks keeping the UK hooked on fossil fuels, climate campaigners have warned.
Campaigners bring legal challenge to UK Government on North Sea oil plans
Campaigners have brought a legal challenge to the UK Government for supporting plans they claim are “unlawful” for North Sea oil and gas production.
‘No fair energy transition without Aberdeen’ – calls for north-east to be part of CCS vanguard
Westminster is being urged to put an Aberdeenshire project at the heart of its plans to roll out carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Offshore wind offers ‘real opportunity’ for oil workers
Offshore wind presents a “real opportunity” for North Sea oil and gas workers over the coming decades.
Equinor and SSE to build ‘first of a kind’ low-carbon power stations in UK
Equinor and SSE Thermal have announced plans to develop a pair of “first of a kind” low-carbon power stations in the UK.
Scotland can lead the green energy revolution in a unique year for the country
When it comes to fighting climate change, we must all stand together or fall.
St Fergus to benefit from share of £1bn of UK Government funding aimed at axing CO2 emissions
A north-east decarbonisation project is to receive a share of £1 billion of UK Government funding aimed at driving down emissions and creating jobs.
Pinsent Masons: Floating offshore wind presents diversification opportunities
As the UK and other countries seek to seize the potential in Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW), the nascent technology offers diversification opportunities for the oil and gas industry and the supply chain.
Energy sector deal to be published by end of next month, Westminster confirms
The UK Government has given fresh commitments that the planned North Sea transition deal will be delivered by the end of next month.
British Hinkley Point nuclear plant delayed with higher costs
Electricite de France SA said the completion of its flagship British nuclear plant project will be delayed at least six months and cost about 500 million pounds ($687 million) more than previously planned because of the coronavirus pandemic.
CCS branded ‘dangerous distraction’ after report questions technology’s practical use
Environmental campaigners have branded carbon capture and storage (CCS) a “dangerous distraction” from the urgent need to decarbonise the energy sector.
UK Government to hold North Sea industry’s ‘feet to the fire’ over decarbonisation targets
The UK’s energy minister has reinforced that support for North Sea oil and gas is reliant on the sector “playing ball” in terms of decarbonisation.
PM makes Alok Sharma full-time Cop26 president to ramp up conference presentation
Alok Sharma has been appointed by the Prime Minister to be the full-time president of the UN Cop26 climate conference, with Kwasi Kwarteng promoted to Business Secretary.
‘CCUS can not be used to justify continuing to emit carbon’ – CEE Bill Alliance responds to Energy Minister’s comments
The minister said we have to make the case for CCUS, there are going to be carbon emissions and we are going to have to capture them.
“We mustn’t confuse the public with Extinction Rebellion” – UK Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng sets out case for CCUS
Setting out why carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is “absolutely essential” to hitting net zero targets will be key in garnering public support for the technology, according to the UK’s energy minister.
New taskforce aims to create two million green jobs
Business and union leaders have welcomed Government plans to create two million green jobs by 2030.
Holyrood climate powers ‘under threat’ from lack of movement on UK ETS
The Scottish Government has claimed its ability to exercise climate powers is “under threat” over the lack of movement on a UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Vattenfall & Viridor partner up to harness low carbon heat for UK cities
Two leading energy providers have partnered up to try and reduce emissions from heating in UK homes and other buildings.
We will support oil industry, but change is needed, minister says
The UK's energy minister has said the oil and gas industry will “need to change” to help the country meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Warning of ‘imminent’ consultations on North Sea job losses as UK furlough nears end
A union and an employment law specialist have warned of "imminent" consultations on North Sea job losses as the UK Government furlough scheme comes to an end next month.