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…
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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…
Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues
Nuclear energy should play an important role in the UK’s net zero future, according to a new report authored by experts from the Dalton Nucl…
Firms put on alert for £1.5bn decarbonisation framework
Procurement body Fusion21 has placed firms on alert for a £1.5bn tender race for spots on a national decarbonisation framework. Places on …
Lakeside facility connects to grid and becomes UK’s largest transmission connected battery
National Grid plugs TagEnergy’s 100MW battery project in at its Drax substation.Following energisation, the facility in North Yorkshire is t…
UK Government introduces Clean Industry Bonus to boost offshore wind investments
The UK Government has introduced the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB), a new initiative to encourage offshore wind developers to invest in key ind…
Britain faces huge challenge to meet 2030 clean power goal, grid operator says
LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Britain faces a huge challenge to meet its goal of decarbonising the electricity system by 2030 with rapid reform …
Plans for major floating solar farm in South Cumbrian port
Unique plans have been revealed for floating solar panels in a South Cumbrian port. Associated British Ports (ABP), which owns and operates …