The development of Sizewell C in Suffolk has triggered its development consent order (DCO) paving the way to the formal construction period for the 3.2GW nuclear plant.
It comes after completion of pre-construction work and satisfaction of its planning requirements as set out in its Deed of Obligation. The project was…
Campaign group Suffolk Energy Action Solutions (Seas) has launched a national petition and short documentary starring Ralph Fiennes to stop National Grid's infrastructure proposals as part of The Great Grid Upgrade.
The Great Grid Upgrade is designed to help the UK switch to clean energy to ensure the electricity network is…
The UK government has released a roadmap to enact the biggest expansion of nuclear power in the UK for 70 years, hoping to increase nuclear generation to 24GW by 2050.
The Civil Nuclear Roadmap details plans to increase nuclear power by four times its current amount, which will account for almost…
The government has pledged to work with the tidal range sector to explore and take advantage of opportunities provided by tidal lagoons and barrages to reduce the country’s emissions and increase energy security.
The promise came as a result of a Parliamentary debate on the topic held on 10 January. It…
Global renewable power capacity is now expected to grow to 7,300 GW by 2028, having increased by 50% from 2022 to 2023, according to a new report.
The Renewables 2023 report is published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), an autonomous Paris-based intergovernmental organisation that provides policy recommendations, analysis and data…
Sellafield has commenced market engagement on a new £2.4bn project and asset care execution (PACE) framework.
Suppliers on the PACE framework will be tasked with maintaining asset condition and providing new asset capabilities when needed at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. PACE will be the successor to the nuclear facility’s existing…
National Grid is seeking suppliers to join a £250M marine survey framework and a £45M marine consultancy framework.
The frameworks are part of National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade to improve electricity transmission infrastructure around the UK. This includes numerous subsea high voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector cables to bring offshore energy…
The Norwegian legislature has voted to approve controversial deep-sea mining in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which goes against EU wishes and has been dubbed a “catastrophe for the ocean” by climate groups.
Deep sea mining is the practice of removing metals and minerals from the ocean’s seabed. Thousands of…
An important upgrade of the electricity systems at Sellafield nuclear site has hit an important milestone as the Infrastructure Strategic Alliance has successfully installed 33 concrete slabs.
The alliance, made up of Arup, Morgan Sindall and Sellafield Ltd, has been working on the Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade Project (EDNUP) to refurbish…
Climate experts and opposition parties have shown support for the campaigning Conservative Chris Skidmore after he formally resigned as an MP over the government’s Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill.
The Bill would bring in yearly licensing rounds for oil and gas extraction in the North Sea, which has been condemned by climate…
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