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US restarts nuclear test reactor after 23 years
US restarts nuclear test reactor after 23 years Nov 24, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Low Carbon 0 Image: Idaho National Laboratory A nuclear energy facility which tests reactor fuels and materials under extreme conditions has been restarted in the US. The Transient Reactor Test Facility (TREAT) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) started operations in 1959 and […]
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Distributed energy ‘could save UK almost £1bn’
Distributed energy ‘could save UK almost £1bn’ Nov 24, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock Distributed energy solutions could achieve almost £1 billion worth of energy savings each year. That’s the verdict from Centrica, which suggests wider adoption of these technologies could also deliver an £18.5 billion boost to […]
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Budget 2017: No subsidies for green energy until 2025
Budget 2017: No subsidies for green energy until 2025 Nov 23, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Policy Legislation, Low Carbon, Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock Renewable energy project developers have been dealt a huge blow as the government said there will be no new subsidies until 2025. The budget for support schemes, such as Contracts […]
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INEOS to deliver first US ethane from shale gas to China
INEOS to deliver first US ethane from shale gas to China Nov 23, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil 0 Image: INEOS INEOS is to deliver the first supply of US ethane from shale gas to China in 2019. The long term supply agreement with SP Chemicals includes the construction of a carrier ship with […]
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Offshore wind maintenance drones get £1.2m funding
Offshore wind maintenance drones get £1.2m funding Nov 22, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock/ELN Innovate UK has awarded £1.2 million to help develop technologies for the autonomous inspection of offshore wind farms. The funding will be used by Perceptual Robotics, ASV, the University of Bristol and VulcanUAV to integrate drones, […]
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BP ‘eyes oil and gas field off coast of Senegal’
BP ‘eyes oil and gas field off coast of Senegal’ Nov 22, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Coal, Gas Oil, Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock/ELN BP is reportedly eyeing an oil and gas investment off the coast of Senegal. Reuters suggests the energy giant is in talks with exploration firm Cairn Energy, which is looking to sell […]
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Oil tycoon ranked No.1 wind energy influencer
Oil tycoon ranked No.1 wind energy influencer Nov 21, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon, Markets Finance 0 Image: Thinkstock A billionaire oil tycoon has taken the top spot in a list of the world’s most influential wind energy players. A Word About Wind’s annual Top 100 Power People ranks American entrepreneur Philip Anschutz, […]
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Emissions grinding you down? London could save a latte…
Emissions grinding you down? London could save a latte… Nov 21, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Low Carbon, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock/ELN Shell is working as part of a collaboration to power a number of London buses with biofuel made from waste coffee grounds. The energy giant is working with bio-bean to help scale-up […]
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Centrica to scrap standard variable tariff
Centrica to scrap standard variable tariff Nov 20, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Markets Finance 0 Centrica has announced it plans to scrap its standard variable tariff (SVT) deals to drive down energy costs and make the market more fair. The British Gas parent company said the move will increase engagement and choice, reduce average bills, deliver […]
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Blockchain project to link Aussie water and power
Blockchain project to link Aussie water and power Nov 20, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Smart Data, Water 0 Image: Shutterstock A blockchain project in Australia is to receive more than $8 million (£4.6m) of funding to integrate a range of energy and water systems. The City of Freemantle will receive $2.6 million (£1.5m) from […]
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