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UK gas system ‘comfortable’
UK gas system ‘comfortable’ Posted on 10 February 2014 by Priyanka Shrestha The gas system in the UK is “comfortable” today as it has picked up flows from the Netherlands, according to the Market Report. That has led to contracts trading a “fair bit lower” compared to last Friday, says Tom Matthews (pictured), Client Portfolio […]
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UK must “retake lead” in carbon capture plead coal importers
UK must “retake lead” in carbon capture plead coal importers Posted on 10 February 2014 by Vicky Ellis A group of UK coal importers is calling on the Government to “retake the lead” on carbon capture and storage (CCS). In the past DECC has been criticised by industry for treating CCS as an “option” rather […]
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UN makes Michael Bloomberg climate envoy
UN makes Michael Bloomberg climate envoy Posted on 09 February 2014 by Vicky Ellis Former Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg is taking up the role of Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change at the UN. The title of Special Envoy is usually reserved for former heads of state or government. He will assist […]
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Got a power cut? Here, have some ice cubes
Got a power cut? Here, have some ice cubes Posted on 09 February 2014 by Vicky Ellis What’s the first thing you miss when you get a power cut because of freezing ice storms? Ice cubes, of course… At least, that’s what one US power company believes is top of the list for customers who […]
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AREVA and Schneider Electric sign energy storage deal
AREVA and Schneider Electric sign energy storage deal Posted on 08 February 2014 by Priyanka Shrestha French firms AREVA and Schneider Electric have joined forces to spur the development of energy storage technologies. They will combine their expertise to create storage solutions that improve the reliability of electricity grids in isolated sites and areas where […]
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EU to help Moldova modernise water network
EU to help Moldova modernise water network Posted on 08 February 2014 by Priyanka Shrestha The EU is providing part of a €59 million (£49m) loan to help modernise the water infrastructure in Moldova’s capital. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is giving €24 million (£20m) each […]
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US awards $30m for low-cost hybrid solar
US awards $30m for low-cost hybrid solar Posted on 07 February 2014 by Priyanka Shrestha The US Government is awarding funding worth $30 million (£18.4m) to develop low-cost hybrid solar energy technologies that provides power even when the sun isn’t shining. It includes developing advanced solar converters that turn sunlight into electricity for immediate use […]
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Endangered eels nuked
Endangered eels nuked Posted on 07 February 2014 by Vicky Ellis Critically endangered eels and other fish are getting sucked from the sea into the cooling chambers of nuclear power stations and killed in their thousands. That’s according to a study recently published in the magazine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, based on a study at […]
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Outage at Norway’s gas plant limits flows to UK
Outage at Norway’s gas plant limits flows to UK Posted on 06 February 2014 by Priyanka Shrestha There has been limited gas flows into the UK today as a result of an unexpected outage in a processing facility in Norway. That led to the UK gas system around 26 million cubic metres short this morning, […]
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5p plastic bag charge ‘messed up by ministers’
5p plastic bag charge ‘messed up by ministers’ Posted on 06 February 2014 by Vicky Ellis Ministers risk “messing up” plans for a 5p charge on plastic bags by making it too complicated. Last September the Deputy Prime Minister announced the mandatory charge for single-use plastic carrier bags in England from Autumn 2015. But MPs […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas