How nuclear and renewable energy could work together in the UK
Nuclear reactors could generate useful heat and produce green hydrogen as well as electricity – and thus play a major role in decarbonisatio…
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£4bn Teesworks energy project given green light by Government
The highly anticipated Net Zero Teesside project – set to bring thousands of jobs to our region – has today received the green light from Go…
Renewable Electricity Generation Overtakes Fossil Fuels in UK for First Time Ever in a Calendar Year
An energy sector think tank has reported that for the first time ever, the UK has used more renewable energy than fossil fuels across an ent…
Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity
Government delivers on the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change to build an energy system that can bring down bills for households and businesse…
Cumbrian insurance broker expands business team to meet demand for its services
Carlisle-based H&H Insurance Brokers (HHIB) has recruited industry specialists and promoted from within its existing team to boost the s…
Planning granted for Ayrshire renewables hub
Peel Ports Clydeport has secured permission for a £150m redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire. The former coal terminal a…
US and UK partner with Tokamak Energy on ST40 upgrade
The energy departments of the US and UK governments are to partner with Tokamak Energy for a USD52 million upgrade of the ST40 fusion facili…
EDF to extend the operating life of four British nuclear plants
LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - EDF will extend the life of four of its British nuclear plants and invest 1.3 billion pounds ($1.64 billion) in it…
UK offshore wind to drive GBP 21bn steel demand by 2050
The UK offshore wind sector will need between 20 million and 25 million tonnes of steel in the 25 years from 2026 to 2050, creating a GBP 21…
Government plans £4bn-plus Transport Technology framework
Crown Commercial Service has revealed plans to create a major new agreement next year allowing public sector bodies to procure digital and d…
First contractor call for £80bn Government mega-framework
The government is putting contractors on alert for a construction framework worth up to £80bn. A contract notice is due to be published in J…
95 secure spots on major consultants framework
Procure Partnerships Framework has named 95 consultants awarded places on its second-generation national professional services framework, wi…
News from NWS: High Heat Generating Waste Q&A
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) gave a presentation to the Partnership about engineering and safety of a GDF. Members were particularly interes…