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Interconnectors: Decc wants 13GW and more
The government has increased its target for additional interconnectors from 5GW to 9GW, and said that target “may rise further as more potential projects are assessed later this year”.
Ofgem takes over Project Nexus, warning it is year’s ‘biggest risk to consumers’
Ofgem has stepped in to take ownership of Project Nexus, the system that will underpin processes including settlement and meter registration for the gas supply industry, in an effort to keep the project on track.
Energy Bill in parliamentary ping-pong over grace periods
Nine months after the government’s Energy Bill was introduced in the Lords, the end game is nigh: the legislation is involved in what is termed parliamentary ‘ping-pong’.
May news in brief
The government has announced plans to launch a new five-year National Cyber Security Strategy later this year.
Innovate UK offering £9 million
Innovate UK has invited businesses to apply for a share of £9 million from the Energy Catalyst funding competition for projects that solve energy industry challenges. Round 4 of the competition is now open.
Innovate UK offering £9 million
Innovate UK has invited businesses to apply for a share of £9 million from the Energy Catalyst funding competition for projects that solve energy industry challenges. Round 4 of the competition is now open.
Air Products exits energy from waste
Air Products has announced it will exit its energy from waste (EfW) business, leaving the future of two projects – with 100 technical and 1,500 construction jobs – in doubt.
Burbo Bank OFTO tendered
Ofgem has started the tender process for Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) Tender Round Four (TR4). The bidding process will decide who owns the transmission assets of the 258MW Burbo Bank Extension windfarm.
Irish windfarms face opposition
Large-scale onshore windfarms are facing increased turbulence on both sides of the border in Ireland.