Waste not, want not: How technology is reshaping drilling waste management
By Andrew Morris, group commercial manager at TWMA In today’s offshore environment, every operational decision is under increasing pressure to maximise performance while minimising cost, with operators scrutinising every part of their operations to find… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
INEOS and Recuro plan Norway recycling plant as EU packaging rules tighten
INEOS and Norwegian recycler Recuro have signed an MoU to develop a pyrolysis-based plastics recycling plant at INEOS’ Bamble polymer site in Norway. The proposed plant would process up to 33,000 tonnes a year of… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Sizewell B: Britain extends its only pressurised water reactor’s life to 2055
The UK government and EDF have agreed to extend the life of the Sizewell B nuclear plant by 20 years, meaning the 1.2 GW station will operate until 2055. Under a new contract for difference, Sizewell B will… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
DESNZ consults on new strategic guidance for electricity networks growth
DESNZ has launched a consultation on draft strategic policy guidance for electricity networks growth, aimed at the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, Ofgem’s governing body. The proposed guidance is designed to ensure Ofgem supports electricity… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Hitachi Energy warns Europe needs more power links as Elmed project advances
Hitachi Energy has warned that Europe and Mediterranean countries need more electricity interconnections to manage peak demand and absorb growing renewable generation. The comments come as Hitachi Energy prepares to deliver converter stations for Elmed,… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Government’s CPPA consultation reveals cautious optimism and calls for reform
The UK government received 125 responses to its call for evidence on corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs). Respondents generally view CPPAs as valuable for long‑term price certainty and sustainability credentials, but warn that market barriers… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West VI wind farm delivers first power
Ecowende’s 760 MW Hollandse Kust West VI offshore wind farm, located 53km off the Dutch coast, has generated its first electricity after connecting to TenneT’s offshore grid. The project is expected to enter full commercial… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Shell reports stronger gas trading as Middle East disruption cuts Q2 output
Shell has raised its Q2 production guidance for integrated gas, LNG and upstream, while forecasting significantly stronger gas trading earnings than in the first quarter. The upgrade does not erase the operational impact of the… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
EU Modernisation Fund allocates €2.5 billion to clean energy projects
The European Commission and European Investment Bank disbursed €2.5 billion from the Modernisation Fund to support 51 energy projects across 11 member states. The largest beneficiaries are Romania (€636.9 million), Hungary (€552.3 million) and Czechia… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8 – UK renewable auctions take shape
AR8’s statutory notices freeze administrative strike prices at AR7 levels and outline a five‑pot structure with separate clearing prices for offshore wind based on connection location. AR8 introduces visibility of bids from floating offshore wind… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]