UK approves Jackdaw gas production and announces £2bn Energy Wealth Fund
The UK government has approved gas production from the Jackdaw field and announced an Energy Wealth Fund with an initial £2 billion allocation to invest in renewable and low-carbon energy. Jackdaw is expected to begin… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
A new era: How politics is re-thinking energy and waste
By Siegfried Scholz, president for the European Suppliers of Waste to Energy Technology (ESWET) Green Party conferences have always played a pivotal role in shifting public and political attitudes around environmentalism. Their recent rise in… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
EU Arctic strategy prioritises subsea cables, energy links and security
The European Commission and the EU’s foreign policy chief have presented an Arctic strategy proposing stronger protection for subsea infrastructure, expanded icebreaker capacity and closer integration of northern energy and transport networks with European markets.… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Belfast Harbour secures £15 million to test electric vessels, charging and energy systems
Belfast Harbour will host a £15m programme linking electric vessels, marine charging and energy systems. Artemis Technologies will lead the Zero Emissions Transport and Energy Cluster with industrial and research partners. Testing in an operating… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Greencoat UK Wind’s £10.5 million deal opens repowering opportunities
Greencoat UK Wind is broadening its investment approach to include construction, life extension and repowering. It has acquired the remaining 20% of a 96.4 MW portfolio from EDF Invest for approximately £10.5m. The strategy places… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Australia reports record renewable investment approvals as delivery becomes the next test
The Australian government says 5 GW of large-scale renewable capacity reached final investment decision during January-September. Wind accounted for 1.1 GW of the September quarter’s 2.1 GW total, alongside 1 GW of solar. The figures… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
CO₂ transport could attract $211 billion by 2060 as infrastructure shapes economics
Wood Mackenzie estimates that global CO₂ transport infrastructure could attract $211bn of investment by 2060. Its projections favour pipelines overall, while shipping can offer flexibility where volumes or routes remain uncertain. UK opportunities depend on… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Minister warns of tougher funding choices for next UK carbon capture projects
Carbon capture minister Martin McCluskey has warned that the next deployment phase faces difficult funding decisions. The government continues to support CCUS, but expects subsidy requirements to decline as the sector develops. Industry says uncertainty… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Electric cars displaced $20 billion of crude during supply crisis – Ember
Ember estimates that electric car fleets displaced 200 million barrels of crude oil in importing economies during March-August 2026. The estimated value was $20bn, including around $790m attributed to the UK. The findings strengthen the… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
ORIT agrees £34.6 million Barnsdale solar acquisition with completion tied to delivery
ORIT has signed a conditional agreement to acquire the 55 MWp Barnsdale Solar Park from OnPath Energy. The approximately £34.6m price includes remaining construction expenditure, with completion linked to contractual delivery requirements. The project’s inflation-linked… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]