East Anglia THREE completes foundation as turbine installation passes halfway point
All 95 monopile foundations and transition pieces have been installed at the £4bn East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm. Installation of the project’s 95 Siemens Gamesa turbines has passed the halfway point, with full operation… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Rosebank consultation closes as defining North Sea decision moves to ministers
The final public consultation on Rosebank has closed, leaving OPRED to assess responses before ministers decide whether to reapprove the development. Adura says the £8.7bn field could produce 69,000 barrels a day at its peak… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear operations as energy security disrupts phase-out timetable
Both Almaraz reactors can now operate until 8 June 2030, replacing closure dates in 2027 and 2028. Spain retains its formal commitment to close its entire nuclear fleet by 2035. The government expects the extension to reduce gas-fired generation by 7% while trimming planned renewable deployment by 1.4%. Spain has extended the operating life of […]
UK opens door to sharp reduction in EV sales targets
The government is consulting on reducing the 2030 zero-emission car target from 80% to 70%, 60% or 50%, with equivalent cuts proposed for vans. The 2035 requirement for all new cars and vans to be zero emission remains unchanged, potentially leaving a much steeper transition after 2030. Government modelling shows the weakest option could remove […]
Swinney urges Burnham to revisit Ming Yang as wind ambitions collide with security policy
Scotland’s First Minister wants the UK government to reconsider its rejection of Ming Yang turbines and the associated £1.5bn Ardersier factory. Ming Yang says the plant could create 1,500 direct jobs and up to 8,000… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]