COP31 puts electrification at the centre of its energy security pitch
Turkey is asking governments to back a goal of meeting 35% of global final energy demand with electricity by 2035. The International Energy Agency estimates that existing technologies could economically bring that share to 33%… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
National Grid picks BAM for Norfolk converter station on 2 GW Scotland link
BAM will deliver civil works for the Walpole converter station and is already supporting design and construction planning near Peterhead. National Grid is targeting a 2028 construction start and 2033 energisation, subject to consent. Ofgem is separately considering early funding. The link could reduce the cost of turning down Scottish wind generation, but its timetable […]
Invinity puts higher-capacity flow battery on sale as UK storage awards loom
Invinity says its upgraded Endurium module stores 50% more energy and delivers 33% more peak power than its predecessor. Fewer modules could cut site and installation costs, but Invinity gave no project-level saving in the announcement. Ofgem has provisionally selected a project using Invinity technology for its long-duration storage scheme. A final decision is pending. […]
EU backs methane compliance delay, with scope for further postponement
EU governments have backed later methane compliance deadlines, but the changes still require agreement with the European Parliament. A readiness review could extend uncertainty beyond the proposed one-year delay. UK producers and traders face a changing compliance timetable, while the commercial value of credible emissions data remains. EU governments have agreed a negotiating position that […]
Eastern Green Link 2 advances as £4.3 billion project approaches cable installation phase
Eastern Green Link 2’s developers have reported substantial civil engineering progress after two years of construction. The 2 GW connection is intended to strengthen electricity transfers between Scotland and England, with commissioning targeted for 2029. The next delivery challenge is coordinating converter equipment, cable installation and commissioning across the full route. Construction of Eastern Green […]