Mathew Perry

Aberdeen

Reporter at Energy Voice

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Reaching net zero by 2045 requires 'immediate action at pace and scale'

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

Achieving Scotland’s net zero target by 2045 will require “immediate action at pace and scale”, independent experts have told Holyrood ministers. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) said the country needs to see a “rapid increase” in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads while the installation of heat pumps must also “accelerate rapidly”. MSPs also stressed a switch to EVs and alternative heating systems could help Scotland reduce carbon emissions.
Centrica flags Rough shutdown in blow to hydrogen storage hopes

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

In this week’s Charging Forward, Centrica has warned it could shut down its Rough offshore gas storage facility without UK government support. Meanwhile, Harmony Energy is in the midst of a bidding war for its battery storage portfolio with competing offers from Drax Group and Foresight Group. In addition, Field Energy, SAE, Balance Power and EOS are all progressing various battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the UK.
UK may need equivalent of 10 Rough fields for hydrogen storage

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

The UK may need to build 10 times the capacity of the existing Rough offshore gas storage facility to meet its future hydrogen needs, a Holyrood committee has heard. Appearing before the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, University of Edinburgh professor Stuart Hazeldine said the UK could effectively need to build “another 20 salt caverns” onshore to provide sufficient hydrogen storage.
Decision on 'off-the-shelf' nuclear reactors due within weeks, says minister

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

A key decision paving the way for the rollout of smaller, and easier to build nuclear power plants is expected “within the next few weeks”, an energy minister has said amid concerns over delays. Lord Hunt of Kings Heath said he understood the “frustration” felt at the hold-ups faced by the small modular reactor (SMR) programme, but insisted an announcement would be made shortly.
UK offshore wind sector sets outs £25bn regional growth ambitions

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

The UK offshore wind industry has released a regional growth plan which its says could create an additional 10,000 jobs and provide a £25 billion boost to the UK economy. More to come
SSE starts construction on Strathy South wind farm in Scotland

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

SSE has started construction on its £400 million Strathy South wind farm in the Scottish Highlands after securing a Contract for Difference (CfD) in 2023. SSE made a final investment decision on the 208 MW project in December last year, with early construction works now underway at the site near Sutherland. The 35-turbine project is adjacent to SSE’s already operational 67 MW Strathy North site.
Equinor to resume construction on US Empire Wind project

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

Norwegian firm Equinor will resume construction on its 810 MW Empire Wind project after the US government lifted a stop work order. The administration of US President Donald Trump halted work on the $5 billion Empire Wind project last month, sending shockwaves through the industry. Located around 15 miles off the coast of Long Island in New York, Equinor had initially developed the project alongside fellow North Sea operator BP after securing a lease in 2017.
Ithaca Energy acquires Cygnus field stake from Spirit Energy

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

North Sea operator Ithaca Energy has acquired an additional 46.25% stake in the Cygnus gas field from Spirit Energy in a £116 million deal. Ithaca said the transaction, which is subject to regulatory consent, will increase its operated interest in Cygnus to 85%. The Cygnus gas field is located in the Southern North Sea (SNS), about 150km east of the Lincolnshire coast. The field began production in 2016, and is the largest gas field on the UK continental shelf.
UK and EU deal a 'pivotal moment' for carbon capture and storage

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

A deal between the UK and the EU marks a “pivotal moment’ in establishing a Europe-wide CO2 storage market, according to the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA). The trade body said the deal, which included commitments to work towards linking the EU and UK emissions trading schemes (ETS), alongside other regulatory cooperation, would “ensure a level playing field in terms of carbon pricing”.
EU and UK cooperation on energy and CCS

1 month ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

The UK and the European Union (EU) are set to forge closer ties on energy trading and emerging technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) following a landmark summit in London. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted EU leaders as the two sides reached a post-Brexit deal which also covered fishing rights and defence. According to a joint UK-EU statement, policymakers will explore UK participation in the EU’s internal electricity market, including participating in EU trading platforms.