US clean power additions head for record despite Trump policy assault
S&P Global Energy expects approximately 45 GW of US clean power additions in 2026, 25% above the previous record. Strong electricity demand and expiring tax credits are accelerating solar, storage and wind projects already in… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Ithaca moots Rosebank first production for H1 2027 – pending approval
Rosebank is expected to reach first production in the first half of 2027 – subject to renewed regulatory consent. Lower 2026 expenditure reflects drilling costs moving into 2027 rather than a reduction in total project… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Conservative-backed power plan claims £320 billion saving from more gas and nuclear
Think tank Onward’s alternative electricity pathway claims £320bn of system savings between 2030 and 2050. The widely reported £540 annual household benefit is not a forecast reduction in individual bills. Lower network spending and the… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Harmony energises 35 MW Skeeby battery as Alpiq-backed expansion begins
Harmony Energy has energised its 35 MW / 70 MWh Skeeby battery storage project near Richmond in North Yorkshire, ahead of commercial operations. The Tesla Megapack facility is the first Harmony project to reach this… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
UK moots strategic gas reserve as North Sea decline tests market-only model
Ministers are considering commercial support for existing gas infrastructure, a floating LNG terminal and a strategic storage reserve. No intervention has been selected or funded; major new infrastructure could cost billions of pounds over 25… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
UK SMR business case reveals Wylfa construction remains conditional
The Rolls-Royce contract initially funds site-specific design for three reactors; construction requires a separate notice to proceed. Stage Two remains subject to a positive final investment decision and a further approved business case. The £2.6bn… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
East Anglia THREE completes foundation as turbine installation passes halfway point
All 95 monopile foundations and transition pieces have been installed at the £4bn East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm. Installation of the project’s 95 Siemens Gamesa turbines has passed the halfway point, with full operation… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Rosebank consultation closes as defining North Sea decision moves to ministers
The final public consultation on Rosebank has closed, leaving OPRED to assess responses before ministers decide whether to reapprove the development. Adura says the £8.7bn field could produce 69,000 barrels a day at its peak… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Swinney urges Burnham to revisit Ming Yang as wind ambitions collide with security policy
Scotland’s First Minister wants the UK government to reconsider its rejection of Ming Yang turbines and the associated £1.5bn Ardersier factory. Ming Yang says the plant could create 1,500 direct jobs and up to 8,000… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Beyond ecological ambition: Delivering Scotland’s offshore wind compensation
By Mark Shotter, director at Capital Project Managers. Scotland’s new statutory guidance on compensation for the environmental impacts of offshore wind represents a step forward for renewable energy and nature restoration in Scotland. The recent… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]