G7 agrees emergency oil release as diesel crisis hits UK motorists
G7 countries will release 100 million barrels of oil and refined products over four months, with diesel front-loaded into the first 20 days. The agreement includes a commitment to avoid energy export restrictions between G7 members, reducing the immediate risk of a US diesel export ban. The release may relieve prices, but it cannot quickly […]
Hinkley Point B transfer begins next phase of AGR decommissioning
Hinkley Point B has transferred from EDF to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority after completing defuelling. It is the first Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor site in England, and the second in Britain, to enter the new public… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Chris Stark departure raises continuity questions for Clean Power 2030
Chris Stark is stepping down after two years leading the government’s Mission Control for Clean Power. He leaves after significant progress on renewables auctions and grid connection reform, but before the most difficult construction phase… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
UK manufacturers given two-month deadline for industrial electricity relief
More than 10,000 manufacturers can now apply for electricity cost reductions of up to £40/MWh. Applicants must demonstrate eligibility at company, product and individual site level by 30 November. The scheme helps electricity-intensive businesses, but manufacturers dependent on gas say it does not address their principal disadvantage. Applications have opened for the British Industrial Competitiveness […]
SSE network spending jumps 70% as regulated assets take centre stage
SSE expects H1 capital investment of £2.5 billion, up from £1.6 billion in the equivalent period last year. Investment in regulated networks increased around 70%, while renewable generation rose 20%. The update confirms that network infrastructure, rather than generation alone, is becoming the company’s principal earnings engine. SSE has reported a 70% year-on-year increase in […]
China targets solid-state battery scale-up by 2030 in first national blueprint
China’s first dedicated national battery plan targets initial large-scale application of all-solid-state batteries by 2030. The programme reaches beyond lithium-ion cells to sodium-ion and flow batteries, materials, manufacturing quality, safety and lifecycle traceability. For Britain and Europe, the plan raises the competitive stakes from manufacturing volume to next-generation technology, standards and intellectual property. China has […]