Trade unions call for Rosebank oil field to be rejected

More than 1,900 trade union members have signed a letter calling on the UK Government to refuse the development of the Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea. The post Trade unions call for Rosebank oil field to be rejected appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

German energy company RWE granted consent to build three new UK offshore windfarms

The UK Government has granted a string of consents for large offshore wind farms, approving two major projects off the north-east coast and a separate development in the southern North Sea. The post German energy company RWE granted consent to build three new UK offshore windfarms appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Barrow energy storage moves forward

EnergyPathways has received a gas storage licence as part of MESH, a long term energy storage project in the North Sea.

Conservatives launch campaign to expand North Sea production

The Conservative Party has launched a new campaign to expand production of oil and gas from the North Sea but has faced criticism of the plan. The post Conservatives launch campaign to expand North Sea production appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

North Sea drilling will cost more than green grid but RenewableUK chief argues for balance

Continuing to drill in the North Sea would cost the UK more than a fully decarbonised grid, according to new analysis, but RenewableUK’s chief executive has argued that the country needs to continue utilising both sources of energy. The post North Sea drilling will cost more than green grid but RenewableUK chief argues for balance appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HM Gov - British Energy Security Strategy, 06042022

The UK Government has now issued its latest Energy (Supply) Strategy which aims to boost UK energy independence and tackle rising prices. Up to 95% of the UK's electricity could come from low-carbon sources by 2030 Concern has been raised that the Strategy: - does not include new policies on insulating buildings; - that it proposes to seek more oil & gas in the North Sea; and - is it right to expand our Nuclear provision However, the investment with renewables is being welcomed