Offshore wind growth fund reveals £2.2 billion UK supply chain pipeline
The first round of the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership’s Industrial Growth Fund attracted 73 applications seeking £292mn of support. Those bids represent a £2.2bn UK offshore wind supply chain investment pipeline, largely focused on manufacturing capacity. The response suggests strong appetite to build domestic capability, but also highlights the scale of capital needed if the […]
UK launches £219 million SAF fund as supply fears test aviation decarbonisation strategy
The UK government has announced a £219 million low carbon fuels fund, with £93 million available over the next two years for companies developing and scaling sustainable aviation fuel production in the UK. The fund is designed to move projects closer to construction and final investment decision, building on £198 million already committed through the […]
Global execs predict all‑electric operations by 2035 – but not without policy support
A poll of 1,994 executives across 18 countries found that 90% of businesses expect their operations to be largely electrified by 2035 and believe moving to a renewables‑based electricity system will boost economic growth. 72% of respondents say government policies lag behind business ambitions. Without supportive regulation and grid upgrades, 62% would consider relocating operations. […]
Johnson Matthey to supply Phelan Green’s South African eSAF project
Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) has licensed its HyCOgen and FT CANS technologies to Phelan Green Hydrogen for a planned electro-sustainable aviation fuel plant in Saldanha Bay, South Africa. The first phase is expected… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
High energy costs pushing UK manufacturers toward insolvency and offshoring – Make UK
A Make UK survey of industrial companies has found that energy prices in Britain are twice the continental European average and four times higher than in the US. A quarter of manufacturers plan to move… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]