Ofgem chooses bidder to operate connections for world’s largest wind farm September 2, 2022 Ofgem has selected the preferred bidder to operate the connection link serving the Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm.
Siemens Gamesa finalises sale of renewable assets to SSE for €613m September 2, 2022 Siemens Gamesa has completed the sale of its South European renewables development assets to SSE in a €613m deal.
Westminster push for North Sea fossil fuels slammed by climate groups September 2, 2022 Climate groups have criticised Westminster's latest attempts to boost oil and gas production in the North Sea.
Exclusive: Green groups call for red-tape cuts to ramp up onshore wind September 1, 2022 Environmental groups and green think tanks have urged the Government to cut red-tape blocking onshore wind projects.
Marsh launches world’s first dedicated hydrogen insurance fund August 22, 2022 Insurance broker Marsh today set out plans to launch the world’s first ever dedicated hydrogen insurance offering, to provide coverage for new and existing H2 energy projects. Marsh’s new fund will provide cover worth up to $300m per project in a bid to capitalise on a fast-growing sector that is set to see $150bn invested [...]
Exclusive: Energy boss slams Lord Frost for ‘guilty men’ net zero criticism August 14, 2022 The boss of a UK supplier has slammed net zero critics who have blamed renewables and climate policies for the ensuing energy crisis.
Emergency talks: Chancellor and energy bosses hold crisis meeting as gas bills risk climbing to £4,400 August 10, 2022 Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will hold emergency talks with energy sector chiefs today as the price cap was forecast to hit more than £4,400 in January. In a new dire outlook for households, Cornwall Insight said bills are set to soar to around £3,582 in October, from £1,971 on Tuesday, before [...]
Insurers grapple with transition to a greener world August 10, 2022 Last week, a coalition of thirteen of the UK’s major insurers vowed to cut their supply chain emissions as part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s (SMI’s) sustainable supply chain pledge. In signing the SMI pledge, the 13 insurers and brokers – including Axa, Phoenix, Lloyd’s, and Direct Line – vowed to work with their suppliers [...]
Half of all Brits risks falling into fuel poverty before the end of this year in harshest economic climate ever August 6, 2022 UK adults say the current economic climate is the harshest they have experienced, with half of all Brits either unable or soon to be unable to pay all of their bills. Millions of Brits are concerned about the months ahead as 47 per cent said they are not confident in their ability to pay their [...]
Exclusive Q&A: Ramboll on hydrogen’s role in the UK energy sector August 5, 2022 City A.M. sits down with John Mullen, UK Energy Market Director at Ramboll to discuss the viability of domestic hydrogen production.