Canada ties scaled Pathways CCS project to new oil export pipeline
July 16, 2026
Canada, Alberta and five major oil sands producers have signed a non-binding agreement targeting 6mn tonnes a year of carbon capture
Technology
New York imposes first statewide pause on hyperscale data centre development
July 16, 2026
New York has paused incomplete state environmental permits for data centres of at least 50 MW while it develops new standards.
Ofgem steps into NESO heatwave inquiry as governance questions eclipse blackout claims
July 15, 2026
Ofgem will oversee an independent investigation into allegations concerning NESO’s decision-making and record-keeping during June’s extreme heat. The electricity system moved
UK flexibility policy to address economics, not just technology
July 14, 2026
The government will seek powers to remove consumption levies that can make it cheaper to curtail renewable electricity than use it
Masdar closes $6.1bn financing for round-the-clock solar project
July 14, 2026
A Masdar-led solar and battery project in Abu Dhabi has reached financial close, securing $5.1bn in financing from thirteen banks. Masdar
Air-to-air heat pumps could tackle heating and overheating – but hot water remains a barrier
July 13, 2026
Government-commissioned modelling found reversible air-to-air heat pumps could provide efficient space heating and effective cooling across a range of British housing
Field secures financing for 1 GWh UK battery portfolio
July 13, 2026
Field has reached financial close on the 39 MW / 200 MWh Keith battery in Scotland and the 200 MW /
Fugro wins contract for Britain’s first offshore CCS pipeline
July 10, 2026
Dutch survey specialist Fugro has secured a contract from Saipem to provide integrated marine survey and inspection services for the Northern
Europe eyes electrification to soften fossil fuel shocks
July 10, 2026
The European Commission is drafting a proposal to set a minimum share of energy consumption supplied by electricity by 2040. The
DESNZ consults on new strategic guidance for electricity networks growth
July 9, 2026
DESNZ has launched a consultation on draft strategic policy guidance for electricity networks growth, aimed at the Gas and Electricity Markets
