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T-pylons hit T-arget: National Grid project milestone
National Grid‘s Hinkley Connection Project has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of all 116 T-pylons. These pylons represent a world-first design and are expected to play a crucial role in connecting six million homes and businesses in the South West to low carbon energy. The last of the 232 diamond-shaped insulators, which […]
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Officials clock 9,500 hours on £17bn UK-Morocco giant cable
In an effort to propel an ambitious Morocco-UK power link forward, UK officials have spent a substantial 9,500 hours during the first half of this year. The project, led by Xlinks, aims to supply 8% (3.6GW) of the UK’s electricity needs through a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable connected to onshore renewable sources in […]
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Will fixed-rate energy tariffs save you money?
Fixed-rate energy tariffs have reemerged in the market in response to declining average annual energy bills. Major energy suppliers, including British Gas, E.ON, Octopus Energy, OVO, So Energy, Utility Warehouse, EDF and Shell Energy are now offering fixed deals primarily for existing customers, with limited new customer offers available. Ofgem stresses the importance of cautious consideration […]
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UK launches new taskforce to strengthen nuclear skills
The government has unveiled a new Nuclear Skills Taskforce aimed at bolstering the nation’s nuclear workforce and meeting growth opportunities in the defence and civil nuclear sectors. The taskforce will be chaired by Sir Simon Bollom, former Chief Executive Officer of Defence Equipment and Support and will focus on developing a skills strategy to support […]
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Fresh call for social tariff: “High energy prices are here to stay”
Fuel poverty campaigners are expressing frustration over the lack of progress in introducing a social tariff that could assist households facing financial challenges with their energy bills. The government’s decision to block the publication of a consultation on the subject has raised doubts about the implementation of the proposed tariff. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had promised […]
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UK greenlights more new oil and gas
The UK Government is set to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses to support the North Sea industry. Prime Minister’s commitment to future licensing rounds, subject to climate compatibility tests, aims to slow the decline in domestic production, ensuring energy security and reducing reliance on imports. With projections showing around a quarter of […]
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UK greenlights more new oil and gas
The UK Government is set to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses to support the North Sea industry. Prime Minister’s commitment to future licensing rounds, subject to climate compatibility tests, aims to slow the decline in domestic production, ensuring energy security and reducing reliance on imports. With projections showing around a quarter of […]
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MPs: Government nuclear plans a ‘wish list,’ not a strategy
MPs have today urged the government to create a nuclear strategic plan, transforming ambitious goals into actionable steps for delivering new nuclear power. The target of 24GW nuclear capacity by 2050 and an annual deployment of new reactors are seen by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as more of a “wish list” without a comprehensive strategy. […]
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MPs: Government nuclear plans a ‘wish list,’ not a strategy
MPs have today urged the government to create a nuclear strategic plan, transforming ambitious goals into actionable steps for delivering new nuclear power. The target of 24GW nuclear capacity by 2050 and an annual deployment of new reactors are seen by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as more of a “wish list” without a comprehensive strategy. […]
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EDF hints at further delays for Hinkley Point C
EDF, the company behind the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset, England, has indicated the likelihood of further delays to its completion. Construction setbacks have increased the risk of postponement for the two nuclear reactors in southwest England. As a result, the anticipated timeline for the power station to start generating power by […]
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