Kawasaki hydrogen engine test tackles aviation’s nitrogen oxide challenge

Kawasaki has tested a small aircraft engine running on hydrogen with a newly developed low-NOx combustor. The ground test demonstrated stable operation across multiple engine conditions. It advances a component technology; commercial aircraft certification and… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]

Ofgem backs £16.2 million innovation fund targeting UK electrification bottlenecks

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Sixteen projects receive funding, spanning household decarbonisation, network maintenance and faster infrastructure delivery. The programme targets practical obstacles to electrification, including disruptive connection upgrades and maintenance outages. The test will be whether successful trials become… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]

Meta-backed solar financing takes Zelestra beyond $1 billion in US funding

Zelestra has secured $350 million for a 203 MW Indiana solar project backed by a long-term Meta power-purchase agreement. The financing brings its 2026 US project funding total to approximately $1.14 billion. The deal demonstrates how corporate offtake can turn renewable development pipelines into financeable construction. Zelestra has closed $350 million of green financing for […]

BAM’s €504 million A.Hak deal targets the infrastructure behind the energy transition

BAM has agreed an acquisition valuing underground infrastructure specialist A.Hak at €504 million. The target’s utility relationships and specialist capabilities offer a route into sustained network investment. Although predominantly Dutch, the business brings expertise that BAM intends to expand in the UK. Royal BAM Group has agreed to acquire A.Hak in a deal with an […]

Buchan foundation’s DNV certification shifts floating wind focus towards delivery

DNV has certified the basic design of Buchan’s project-specific concrete floating foundation. The milestone strengthens technical assurance, but is not construction approval or a final investment decision. The larger opportunity is establishing repeatable manufacturing and… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]

IEA targets diesel shortages as governments accelerate emergency oil releases

Governments have backed faster delivery of existing emergency stock commitments, rather than announcing a separate new release. Around 100 million barrels remain available under outstanding pledges, with diesel prioritised where possible. For UK businesses, the intervention offers a supply buffer but does not remove exposure to disrupted trade routes. Governments have supported accelerating outstanding emergency […]