UK and EU deal a ‘pivotal moment’ for carbon capture and storage, CCSA says
A deal between the UK and the EU marks a "pivotal moment' in establishing a Europe-wide CO2 storage market, according to the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA).
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UK announces fresh wave of Russia sanctions ahead of military coalition meeting
Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a fresh wave of sanctions on Russia as he said the UK will "do everything in our power to destroy" President Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet.
UK falling behind Norway and US on carbon capture amid Acorn delays, Storegga chief says
Storegga has "dramatically" slowed down spending in the UK amid delays to funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland.
Britain’s electricity system is ‘highly resilient’, says minister
Britain's electricity system is "highly resilient", energy minister Michael Shanks has said in a bid to reassure MPs following Spain and Portugal's widespread blackouts.
Planning reforms to deliver clean energy projects ‘at least a year faster’
The UK government says clean energy projects and other major infrastructure will be delivered "at least a year faster" on average under accelerated planning reforms.
Renewables slave labour warning as Ed Miliband seeks ban on Chinese materials
The renewables sector is rife with Chinese slave labour, campaigners have warned, amid reports Ed Miliband wants to prevent solar panels from China being used by a new state energy company.
British Steel: Is reality finally dawning?
Greg Quinn questions government strategy for British Steel while wondering if the same mismanagement will hurt the North Sea.
Labour MP calls for ministers to act over Grangemouth as well as at Scunthorpe
A Labour MP has urged the UK Government to intervene to help the Grangemouth oil refinery remain open, saying there are "striking similarities" between the plant there and the Scunthorpe steel plant.
Hydrogen sector seeks policy certainty as UK government pledges revamped strategy
The UK hydrogen industry is calling on the government to deliver "pragmatism" and policy certainty to help the nascent sector overcome development challenges.
MPs warn government ‘guilty of increasing slavery’ in green energy supply chains
The government will be “guilty of increasing slavery” if it does not tackle exploitation in the supply chains of green energy, MPs have warned.
GB Energy announces first major investment
The UK government and state-owned firm GB Energy will invest £200 million to install rooftop solar panels on schools and NHS sites, predominately in England.
‘Feeble’ or ‘Welcome’? Government offers cash to those near new power lines
Government claims that new plans will unlock £23 million in funding for communties along SSEN's proposed Kintore to Tealing power line.
Aberdeen business leader warns UK must avoid New Zealand’s ‘rush’ to end oil and gas licensing
Russell Borthwick, chief executive of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, held the country up as an example of how not to transition from fossil fuels.
Scottish public supports oil and gas production
A poll has found widespread support for North Sea oil and gas production among Scottish residents, either alongside renewable energy or as part of a broader energy mix.
Starmer pledges £200m for Grangemouth site from National Wealth Fund
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a further £200 million investment in the Grangemouth industrial site, where Scotland's only oil refinery is expected to close later this year.
AR7 reform needs to go further, industry leader argues
The UK government has announced consultations to reform its flagship renewables funding scheme, the Allocation Round (AR).
Government pledges extra £200m for offshore wind in oil and gas communities
The UK government has announced an initiative to deliver up to £200 million of investment to offshore wind developers in this year's bidding round for renewable energy.
Labour could fast-track Acorn carbon capture project amid criticism over ‘confused’ energy strategy
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has signalled Labour could look to fast-track the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland, amid criticism over the party's "confused" energy transition strategy.
MPs warn against government backing of carbon capture
The UK government's £22 billion backing of "unproven" technology to capture and store carbon emissions is high risk, MPs have warned.
Starmer signals he will not block Rosebank oil field going ahead
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated he will not block the Rosebank oil field from going ahead after a court ruled its approval "unlawful".
Reeves hails opportunity of net zero but faces criticism from green campaigners
Rachel Reeves has insisted "net zero is the industrial opportunity of the 21st century" as she set out plans to boost growth in a slew of sectors.
UK on track to miss 2030 clean power targets, research suggests
The Government is projected to miss its revised targets for developing new solar and wind power by 2030, according to new research.
Labour appoints five members to GB Energy ‘start-up board’
The UK government has appointed five non-executive directors to the "start-up board" of proposed publicly-owned energy company GB Energy.
Union campaign to save oil worker jobs receives backing from over 70 politicians
The full list of MPs and MSPs that have backed Unite the Union's 'No Ban Without a Plan' campaign revealed. Is your representative on the list?
Labour to consult on North Sea oil and gas licensing, Miliband says
Energy secretary Ed Miliband also says the British public don't want a "culture war" over climate action