Heat pumps displaced 53 Bcm of gas in 2025, IEA finds
Existing heat pumps avoided around 53 billion cubic metres (Bcm) of gas consumption across Europe, China and Japan last year. Global sales stabilised in 2025 and are expected to more than double by 2035 under policies already announced or in preparation. Britain’s central obstacle is economic rather than technical, with high electricity prices and installation […]
OEUK presses for Rosebank and Jackdaw consent as consultations enter final weeks
Offshore Energies UK has backed renewed consent for Rosebank and Jackdaw, arguing that the projects represent £10.8bn of investment and could deliver £28.7bn in economic value. The consultations concern updated environmental assessments, including emissions from… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
UK government outlines proposal for £250 grid infrastructure bill discounts
Households within 500 metres of qualifying transmission projects will be eligible for discounts of up to £250 a year for ten years. Most recipients will automatically receive two £125 bill credits, with alternative payments available… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
BAE Systems spin-out Nuclear Turbines raises £15 million to develop gas-turbine reactor
Manchester-based Nuclear Turbines has raised £15m to develop a compact reactor designed to integrate directly with commercial gas-turbine technology. The company claims its system could generate power at one-fifth the cost of today’s nuclear plants,… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Trump expands voluntary pledge to make data centres fund power infrastructure
A commitment to prevent AI data centres from hiking power bills has seen 23 governors and 187 companies join the US initiative announced late last week. Signatories promise to fund new generation, connections and grid… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Burnham reportedly leans towards Rosebank and Jackdaw approvals
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly inclined to support both Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea developments, but no formal decision has been made. Public consultations on Jackdaw and Rosebank remain open until 10 and 17… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
China makes 2030 renewable generation target binding for first time
China aims to increase wind and solar generation by 53% between 2025 and 2030. Wind and solar capacity is targeted to exceed 2.8 TW, producing more than 4,000 TWh annually. The plan places greater emphasis… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
EDF extends Heysham 1 and Hartlepool nuclear operation to 2030
The two stations will operate for a further two years, retaining approximately 2.3 GW of firm low-carbon capacity. EDF estimates that the extension could produce 28TWh and avoid gas equivalent to 25 LNG cargoes in… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Centrica puts Rough storage on course for closure without government support
Centrica does not currently intend to extend Rough’s production and storage consent beyond 30 April 2027. Seasonal storage operations have already been paused because they are commercially unviable, although the field continues to produce indigenous… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Government shifts more CCUS risk to emitters under new access contract
The proposed Transition Access Agreement would allow capture projects to connect to shared CO₂ networks without receiving the full support available under existing business models. Emitters would normally bear transport-and-storage charges, with a government top-up… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]