CNF enters Australia with Queensland SAF tie-up as Canberra weighs fuel mandate
UK developer Carbon Neutral Fuels has signed an MoU with Energy Estate to assess a sustainable aviation fuel project in North Queensland using sugarcane agricultural residues. The move comes as Australia commits billions of dollars… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Energy transition could drive metals bull market as supply struggles to keep pace
Coface expects copper, nickel and aluminium markets to tighten significantly by 2035 as electrification, renewable energy, grids, batteries and data centres increase demand. The credit insurer sees potential copper shortages of 1.5m to 6.5m tonnes and aluminium deficits of 5m to 15m tonnes, depending on the pace of decarbonisation. Copper appears to have the strongest […]
The North Sea: Beyond oil and gas
By Rob Ellinson, senior sustainability consultant and global energy sector lead at South Pole The North Sea is entering a period of profound industrial change. For decades, oil and gas production shaped the economy of… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Westminster admits grid underinvestment as Scottish inquiry exposes £1.28 billion constraint penalty
Wind generators were paid £370 million to reduce output in 2024/25, while turning up gas plants cost £910 million. Ministers say the grid connection queue has been cut by more than 300 GW and that… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Review urges AI-enabled grid operations by 2035 as government opens consultation
An independent review has recommended probabilistic, AI-supported grid operations by 2035 and planning by 2036, but the government has not yet adopted those deadlines. A parallel call for evidence identifies data access, regulation, technical integration… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
NESO’s no-bid Palantir award exposes digital lock-in at the heart of grid reform
Britain’s publicly owned system operator has awarded Palantir a £21 million contract without competition, citing technical dependence on the supplier. The interim contract covers grid connections and operational processes, with NESO promising a competitive procurement… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Oxford Flow lands five-year Cadent deal to replace ageing gas network equipment
Oxford Flow has secured a five-year agreement with Cadent covering its PRISM replacement system for ageing underground gas pressure-regulation equipment. The contract could generate several million pounds of spending, although Cadent has not disclosed how… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
EU puts €200 million behind Greenland partnership as Arctic minerals race intensifies
The EU will invest €200m in Greenland during 2026 and 2027 across sustainable mining, energy, digital infrastructure and public services. The package represents economic statecraft as well as development funding, strengthening European influence amid US… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Yara cuts ribbon on Europe’s largest industrial carbon capture facility
Yara’s Sluiskil plant can capture and liquefy up to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually for permanent storage in Norway. The project puts Europe’s first commercial cross-border CCS chain into operation and provides Northern Lights with… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Qualitas Energy buys Cero’s 5.8 GW European renewables platform from Macquarie
Qualitas Energy has agreed to acquire Cero Generation’s core European business from Macquarie, including a 5.8 GW solar and battery portfolio across the UK, Italy and Spain. More than 2 GW is operating, under construction… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]