Mathew Perry

Aberdeen

Reporter at Energy Voice

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UK offshore regulator calls for North Sea carbon storage proposals

1 day ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) regulator is calling for nominations for potential carbon storage locations on the UK continental shelf (UKCS). The NSTA said the process “builds momentum” in the UK carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector following the awarding of permits for the HyNet industrial cluster. The regulator issued three carbon storage permits to Italian firm Eni for the £2 billion Liverpool Bay CCS project earlier this year.
Alcemi's 300 MW Kintore battery storage plans approved

1 day ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

In this week’s Charging Forward, Alcemi has secured consent from the Scottish government for its 300 MW Kintore battery storage project in Aberdeenshire. Statera Energy has lodged an appeal after its 500 MW East Claydon battery storage project was refused planning permission, and more. Eku Energy has secured £145 million in financing to build its latest UK battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
Bilfinger acquires Ellesmere Port-based nZero Group

2 days ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

Industrial services provider Bilfinger has acquired Cheshire-based nZero Group in a move it said will expand its footprint in the UK gas and hydrogen sectors. Bilfinger did not disclose the value of the transaction, which includes nZero subsidiaries Orbital Gas Systems and Thyson Technology, alongside offices in Ellesmere Port, Bristol and Staffordshire. nZero employs around 240 staff across its operations and generated revenues of around £30 million in 2024.
SSE and Equinor's Humber hydrogen-to-power project approved

5 days ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

SSE and Equinor have secured planning consent for the Aldbrough Hydrogen Pathfinder project in the Humber region. Located within an existing gas storage site in East Yorkshire, SSE said the Aldbrough development is the first consented hydrogen-to-power project in the UK. The UK government recently shortlisted the Aldbrough project as part of its second hydrogen allocation round (HAR2) process.
RWE, SSE and Equinor benefit from offshore wind expansion

5 days ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

The Crown Estate (TCE) will proceed with an expansion programme to add 4.7 GW of offshore wind capacity across seven projects in England and Wales. The TCE announcement comes just days after Danish developer Ørsted announced it would discontinue construction of its massive 2.4 GW Hornsea 4 project. Ørsted’s decision has put pressure on the Labour government, which is relying on a massive expansion of offshore wind capacity to meet its clean power by 2030 target.
UK announces fresh wave of Russia shadow fleet sanctions

5 days ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a fresh wave of sanctions on Russia as he said the UK will “do everything in our power to destroy” President Vladimir Putin’s shadow fleet. Officials have said the Government will take action against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo in defiance of sanctions.
White Cross floating wind project secures onshore consents

5 days ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

Flotation Energy has secured onshore consents for its 100 MW White Cross floating offshore wind joint venture with Spanish firm Cobra. A North Devon Council committee approved plans for the landfall site for the seven-turbine demonstration project, located 52 km offshore the Bristol Channel. The approval came despite more than 1,800 objections from local residents amid concerns over impacts on tourism and the environment.
UK and Norway sign green industrial and energy partnership

6 days ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

The UK and Norway have formalised a green industrial partnership focused on the energy transition amid a week of setbacks for Labour’s clean power goals. UK energy secretary Ed Miliband travelled to Oslo to sign the deal alongside Norway’s trade and industry minister Cecilie Myrseth and energy minister Terje Aasland. The two governments first announced the partnership in December last year, stating their ambition to cooperate on carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
Stork secures five year North Sea contract with Ithaca Energy

6 days ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

Altrad subsidiary Stork has secured a five-year contract with North Sea operator Ithaca Energy, which will create around 25 new jobs. The contract, which began in March, involves inspection services for topside pressure systems, tanks, heat exchangers and marine assets for the majority of Ithaca’s assets in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The deal also includes two one-year extension options, Stork said.
CPH2 reaches 'pivotal milestone' on Belfast green hydrogen project

1 week ago | energyvoice.com | Mathew Perry

Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) has announced the completion of the third and final site acceptance test at its green hydrogen electrolyser project in Northern Ireland. CPH2 said the development is a “pivotal milestone” for the company in commercialising its membrane-free electrolyser (MFE) technology. The 500 kW MFE110 electrolyser produced high purity hydrogen and oxygen in a commercial environment for the first time, CPH2 said.