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Top Tory insists UK will avoid energy emergency this winter as gas prices soar
It comes amid ongoing supply chain issues, with Covid and Brexit being blamed for reports of empty shelves in the…
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£82m contract issued for design and build of Hull’s blade plant expansion
An £82 million contract to build out the massive expansion to Siemens Gamesa’s Hull blade factory has been awarded. Volker…
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Electric arc furnaces and hydrogen to transform steel industry – MPI
The widespread introduction of electric arc furnaces and the adoption of hydrogen production processes will transform the global steel industry…
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Final turbine up at Triton Knoll as 5GW Grimsby title closes in
The final turbine has been installed at Triton Knoll offshore wind farm, heralding a major milestone in the development of…
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Glass raised as major power maintenance contract secured with Saint-Gobain
Yorkshire high voltage power specialist Smith Brothers has been awarded a five-year contract to provide ongoing maintenance at the Eggborough…
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Offshore wind to be made even greener with Grimsby clean maritime hub
Grimsby will become one of the world’s clean maritime clusters under bold plans just backed to make offshore wind even…
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Cross-party MPs urge government action over fossil fuel lending as UK banks ‘ignore science’ on climate change
The Bank of England should take action to discourage fossil fuel investments by some of the UK’s largest lenders as part…
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‘Panic’ in energy markets over gas supplies sends UK electricity prices soaring
U Kelectricity prices have spiked to “sky high” levels amid growing concerns about the security of the country’s natural gas…
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£300k boost for emerging zero emission fuel and vessel charging hub in Grimsby
Almost £300,000 has been secured to deliver green fuel and energy infrastructure for vessels at Port of Grimsby. The funding…
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In Pictures: The 2021 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards
TV presenter Jason Bradbury hosted the event in the planetarium of the National Space Centre Companies involved in producing protein…
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Wall Street sees as much as 70% upside for these highly rated energy stocks in rally mode
Some investors might feel guilty about making money on fossil fuels, but the table appears set for more gains in…
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Immingham’s pioneering green port plans progress with government grant bid win
Immingham’s bid to be a world-leading green port have progressed, with an early funding win to prove the feasibility. Owner…
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Dale Vince and Chris Ramsey to bring energy and adrenaline to Waterline Summit
A green energy entrepreneur and an electric vehicle adventurer will be among the headline speakers this year’s The Waterline Summit.…
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Half a million people in limbo after People’s Energy and Utility Point collapse
Energy suppliers Utility Point and People’s Energy have ceased trading, affecting around 570,000 domestic customers across Scotland and the rest…
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The Celtic Sea has huge potential for floating offshore wind energy
In the last decade, floating offshore wind (FOW) technology has developed rapidly. So there will be significant industry interest in…
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Welsh Government refuse plans for huge solar farm at the Gwent Levels
Planning permission for a huge solar farm at the Gwent Levels, generating green energy to power more than 32,000 homes…
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Humber’s business community has its say on race to Net Zero in UK-first study
Humber businesses have acknowledged they have an environmental responsibility in the first major survey of its kind in the UK.…
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Biden has ‘big stake’ in California’s recall election, as he campaigns there for Newsom
President Joe Biden delivered a speech on Monday night at a campaign rally for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, aiming to…
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Wind farm base at Port of Tyne to be built to net zero guidelines
The planned Port of Tyne maintenance base for the world’s largest offshore wind farm will be built to net zero…
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British Gas CEO on moving from fossil fuel to low carbon
The CEO of Centrica has told BusinessLive he is making it a net creator of jobs as it moves towards…
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North ‘best placed’ to reap rewards of net zero drive
Towns and cities in the North are best placed to reap the rewards of the push to net zero, a…
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Prime Minister fails to rule out fresh lockdowns to BusinessLive
The Prime Minister today failed to completely rule out further lockdowns – despite being dead set against more restrictions –…
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Report says East Mids Freeport could support 25,000 jobs
The business case for an East Midlands Freeport, potentially supporting more than 25,000 jobs, has been submitted to government. The…
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Harvard drops fossil fuel investments from endowment, the largest college fund to cut ties with Big Oil
Harvard University, whose $42 billion endowment is the largest of any U.S. higher-learning institution, has cut its investments in fossil…
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Drax looks to build supply chain to support major move to negative emissions
Renewable energy giant Drax is calling on UK businesses to help deliver pioneering climate saving negative emissions technology. The huge…
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Energy Vault’s Spac for renewable energy storage hits $1.6bn valuation
Energy Vault is combining with a blank-cheque company to go public in a merger that values the gravity-based energy-storage company at…
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The future of renewable energy is coming. Investors must be ready.
In recent decades, the cost of wind and solar power generation has dropped dramatically. This is one reason that the…
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Fake BP accounts are being used to fuel a glut of frauds on Facebook
Fraudsters entice victims by using BP branding and promises of £9,500 a month Fake: an advert on Facebook using BP…
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Electric heater company launches smart home car charging system
A Company which makes and supplies electric heaters has launched a new electric vehicle charger for homeowners. Management at Leicester-based…
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Environmental groups urge postponement of key Glasgow climate talks, citing COVID limitations
A coalition of environmental groups on Tuesday called for this year’s climate summit to be postponed, arguing that too little…
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Prax joins the Humber’s race to Net Zero with Lindsey Oil Refinery
Lindsey Oil Refinery has joined the Humber’s decarbonisation race. Prax, the new owner of the South Killingholme plant, has entered…
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Grimsby to be offshore hydrogen production pilot test bed for £4.5m project
Grimsby has been selected as the location to test renewable hydrogen production within offshore wind farms. The £4.5 million European-backed…
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Eastern Airways returns Newcastle – Aberdeen service 20 years after first launch
Regional airline Eastern Airways has resumed flights on the route between Aberdeen and Newcastle as activity increases in the energy…
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Orsted cluster chief on keeping the largest wind farm spinning through lockdown
A global pandemic hasn’t slowed progress for the rapidly growing team at Orsted’s East Coast Hub as the delivery of…
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Engine No. 1 takes climate fight to other big oil companies after underdog win at Exxon
A view of the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 15, 2021. Kathleen Flynn | Reuters Activist…
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Daughter’s Universal Credit fears for dad often left with 37p after paying bills
On a sunny day last week in the seaside resort of Bridlington, dozens of families gathered on the sand. For…
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Offshore wind industry opened up with hi-tech visitor centre launched in Grimsby
The offshore wind industry is being opened up to the next generation with an interactive visitor centre at Orsted’s £14…
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British Gas announce 12% price increase on fuel bills from next month across UK
British Gas has become the third energy provider to announce price increases across the UK from October since the Ofgem…
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Former LEP chair takes charge of new underwater sector body
A former North East business leader has been appointed to take charge of a new body representing one of the…
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Hurricane Ida, China power curbs and EU travel bans spark market frenzy
T raders hoping for a low-key return to work were disappointed today as events over the long weekend triggered some…
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Ofgem launches £450m fund to encourage green innovation across the UK
Earlier this month, energy regulator Ofgem, announced a 12 per cent increase to wholesale prices and now it has opened…
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New green Electric Vehicle tariff cuts charging costs by up to 70%
Green energy supplier, OVO Energy, has launched a new OVO Drive + Anytime Electric Vehicle (EV) charging tariff for members…
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Why Hurricane Ida Means Higher Pump Prices For Gasoline
A utility worker photographs waves as they slam against a sea wall at the city marina as outer bands ……
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Energy expert shares 12 ways to save over £1,500 on fuel bills every year
Energy bills for 15 million households will increase by at least £139 from October due to a rise in wholesale…
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Osu secures Sainsbury’s listing as retailers’ wellness appetite soars
J apanese apple cider vinegar brand Osu is to be rolled out in Sainsbury‘s stores around Britain in the latest…
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Why the Humber paves the way for the UK’s low carbon energy future
As the UK seeks to take the lead in addressing climate change, we all must do our bit to help…
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Lanarkshire firm aims to help UK meet climate change targets
A Chapelhall start-up researcher and developer of renewable energy products says working with like-minded organisations can help the UK meet…
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SNP branded ‘opponents’ of North Sea oil industry after signing deal with Greens
The SNP has been branded an opponent of Scotland’s North Sea oil and gas industry after unveiling a partnership deal…
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Humber is ahead of the curve when it comes to delivering UK’s Hydrogen Strategy
A leading figure behind the Humber’s industrial vision has told how the Energy Estuary is ahead of the curve when…
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Tekmar wins share of £1.5m support funds after joining offshore wind programme
North East subsea specialist Tekmar Group has been picked for an offshore wind programme designed to help supply chain companies…
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