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Vattenfall Expands Low-Carbon Heating Network Plans in Scotland
Archive (2023-08-18): The company is collaborating with Midlothian Council in a joint venture called Midlothian Energy to develop a long-term business plan…
Saipem Secures £1.8 Billion Offshore Contracts in Romania and Germany for Gas Projects
Archive (2023-08-04): Saipem has secured two new E&C offshore contracts in Romania and Germany, with a combined value of around £1.8 billion.
UK Approves First Large-Scale Lithium Refinery, Boosting Green Energy and EV Manufacturing
Archive (2023-07-28): The refinery is expected to create over 1,000 jobs during its construction phase and provide 250 full-time, highly skilled jobs once…
Exergy to Design the UK's First Deep Geothermal Power Plant
Archive (2023-07-28): Exergy International, a renowned player in the binary geothermal power sector, has signed a contract with Geothermal Engineering to…
BREAKING: One dead and Seven Injured After North Sea Vessel Fire
Archive (2023-07-26): A cargo ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars, including 25 electric vehicles, caught fire in the North Sea, resulting in one crew member’s…
Energy Regulator Ofgem Accused of Inaction as Businesses Demand Transparency on Broker Fees
Archive (2023-07-24): A coalition representing over a million UK businesses has criticized energy regulator Ofgem for allegedly allowing energy suppliers to…
Construction Commences on First UK-German Power Link Project
Archive (2023-07-20): The interconnector, stretching over 725 kilometers, will primarily run under the sea and rank among the world’s largest interconnector…
Ofgem Seeks Input on Proposed UK-Norway Interconnector Project
Archive (2023-07-10): The UK’s energy regulator is actively seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public regarding the proposed UK-Norway…
Thames Water Fined £3.34 Million for Severe River Pollution Incident
Archive (2023-07-05): The incident, which took place in late 2017, resulted in the death of thousands of fish and has drawn attention to concerns…
Offshore Energies UK Launches Comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Survey for Offshore Energy Workforce
Archive (2023-07-04): The survey aims to collect feedback on various aspects of diversity, including age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation,…
Planning Approval Granted for Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub, Set to Pave the Way for Renewable Energy-Powered Facility
Archive (2023-07-04): The project is a joint venture between BP and Aberdeen City Council under the name bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy.
Ofwat Supports 20 Environmental Innovations, Including Mini Hydropower Turbines and Splash-Free Pavements
Archive (2023-07-04): Water regulator Ofwat has unveiled the 20 finalists for its £4 million Water Discovery Challenge funding scheme. The competition aims…