Lucy Chakaodza

London

Editor at The EIC

Journo & PR professional. #Book & 😺 lover. Support @UKLabour @LFC & all round nice gal. Gaslighting is NOT tolerated.

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Arup report lays out blueprint for a successful UK carbon market

3 weeks ago | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

The sector is currently reliant on government support but the pathfinding report, commissioned by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), outlines nine key steps for the creation of a commercial framework which will provide a springboard for a self-sustaining CCS industry in the UK. More than 120 of OEUK’s 400-plus member organisations are already active in the UK’s CCS sector, demonstrating the strong transferability of skills and capabilities from the oil and gas industry to CCS.
Arup appointed to research energy system “digital spine” feasibility

1 month ago | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

The ‘digital spine’ is a concept of technical processes and defined governance roles and responsibilities that will allow the exchange of energy system data in a secure and interoperable manner. The study aims to establish the needs case for an energy system ‘digital spine’ and its benefits to establishing a smart, flexible, decarbonised energy system and the data infrastructure required to deliver it.
Arup appointed as lead consultants to help power Oxfordshire using local renewable energy

2 months ago | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council and West Oxfordshire, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have joined together, with support from Arup, under the Future Oxfordshire Partnership. They aim to deliver pioneering local area energy plans (LAEPs) for Oxfordshire to address climate change and secure cleaner, more affordable energy for the county.
Arup and Entrade partner to accelerate private investment in nature recovery

Feb 7, 2025 | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

Scaling up EnTrade's successful nature recovery model, our joint venture is set to drive private investment in environmental projects across the UK. Arup has joined forces with EnTrade, the UK’s leading marketplace for nature recovery, to go nationwide and accelerate private investment in nature recovery.
Arup appointed to lead BlueFloat Energy and Nadara Partnership’s floating offshore wind innovation study

Dec 3, 2024 | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

Arup will be reviewing a range of floating wind innovations, considering the opportunities and benefits they present along with potential risks that may occur when bringing these innovations to the market. Scaraben and Sinclair each have a proposed installed capacity of 99.5MW. The seabed exclusivity rights were awarded in 2023 following an application to the innovation element of the INTOG leasing round initiated by Crown Estate Scotland in 2022.
New partnership commissioned to accelerate roll-out of national heat network needed to meet net zero goals

Nov 17, 2024 | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

Global engineering and sustainability development consultancy Arup will be working with their partner, the national mapping service Ordnance Survey (OS), to deliver technical and consulting services around the identification and development of heat network zones in England. Heat networks are one of the most cost-effective ways of providing secure, reliable and affordable heat.
Arup, Energy Systems Catapult, Electron and partners set to boost flexibility of the UK’s energy system through digitalisation

Oct 22, 2024 | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

Flexibility markets enable price signals to be established at the distribution level to provide greater options for network operators so they can help bring down costs for consumers. These markets integrate smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources, and energy-efficient resources.
Arup central to roll out of rail services at Belfast Grand Central Station

Oct 14, 2024 | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

The new terminus station for the region offers enhanced connectivity and integration with the wider public transport network. As a result, the rail line between Belfast and Lisburn will reopen and Enterprise services will operate from Belfast Grand Central Station which will be the main terminus station for the city.
Unlocking Scotland’s Sustainable Energy Future

Sep 25, 2024 | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

With a new UK Government in place, establishment of Great British Energy, the imminent establishment of the National Energy System Operator and change in leadership in Scotland, the Scottish energy landscape is set to go through a period of growth and evolution. Arup recently hosted an interactive roundtable workshop in Edinburgh with industry leaders, policy makers and visionaries dedicated to shaping Scotland’s energy landscape.
Arup joins the Aramis project to deliver the Netherlands’ flagship CCS system

Sep 19, 2024 | arup.com | Lucy Chakaodza

Petrofac, a leading energy services company, is taking overall responsibility for the FEED for the 32” CO2 trunkline, including onshore, landfall and offshore sections, together with the offshore CO2 distribution hub platform. The Aramis project offers an essential new route to decarbonisation for hard-to-abate industries across Europe.