energy security

Just three test wells have ever been fracked in the UK
September 22, 2022

Moratorium on fracking lifted in the UK in controversial energy security move

​The moratorium on fracking has officially been lifted by the government to “bolster the UK’s energy security.”
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
August 31, 2022

Government grants approvals for reopening of Rough as concerns grow for winter energy security

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has granted approval and consent to allow Centrica Offshore UK (COUK) to reopen its Rough gas storage site situated off the East Yorkshire coast.
Image: Statkraft.
July 28, 2022

Biggest dispatch of energy stored in batteries in Ireland to date delivered by Statkraft

Statkraft participated in what it says was the largest dispatch of energy from battery storage to the Ireland grid to-date.
Image: Drax.
July 8, 2022

Drax to keep coal-fired power station running over winter following BEIS’s request

​Drax is to keep its coal-fired power station running over the winter following a request from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
The Queen's Speech formally opens the next parliamentary year. Image: Copyright House of Lords 2022 / Photography by Annabel Moeller.
May 11, 2022

Energy Bill: Commitment to security welcomed although calls for government to pursue efficiency measures continue

Current± takes a look at how the energy sector has reacted to the inclusion of an Energy Bill in the Queen's Speech.
Prince Charles delivered the Queen's Speech to the House of Lords. Image: Copyright House of Lords 2022/Photography by Annabel Moeller.
May 10, 2022

New Energy Bill unveiled in Queen's Speech to boost energy security

​A new Energy Bill was announced today (10 May) as part of the Queen's Speech, to help the UK build a more secure, homegrown energy system that is both cleaner and more affordable.
Image: EDF Energy
April 29, 2022

Coal closure delays requested by BEIS in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

​Coal plants operated by Uniper, EDF and Drax may be closed later than originally planned following requests from the government.
April 25, 2022

How smart meters are 'crucial' to enabling UK energy security

Image: Getty.
April 22, 2022

Significantly higher than average GB power prices predicted to remain out to 2030

​Energy prices in Great Britain are to remain over £100/MWh annually, according to new research from Cornwall Insight.
The report outlines that China has a "near monopoly" in certain net zero supply chains. Image: Getty.
April 21, 2022

British Energy Security Strategy 'falls short' across all key metrics as low-hanging fruit missed

While the British Energy Security Strategy included ambitious targets, it was missing policy on demand side reduction, support for customers, onshore wind and energy efficiency.

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