By Javier Cavada, president & CEO EMEA at Mitsubishi Power
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From now to 2050, global electricity demand is set to double from current levels. At the same time, the world must reduce carbon emissions to make progress towards net zero. If we are to do this, the most pragmatic step we can take is to respond to the demand for power by building new plants while simultaneously decarbonising our existing energy infrastructure.
EET Fuels has revealed images of plans for Europe's first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant at its Stanlow oil refinery, with the aim of completing construction by 2027.
The UK will likely need as much as £57 billion ($73 billion) in additional investment by 2030 to develop key industries that the incoming Labour government believes will help the country support green job growth and rely less on carbon.
As Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans the move into Number 10 Downing Street following his election win, Energy Voice takes a look at who could join incoming energy secretary Ed Miliband's team.
If the latest university hydrogen research and development breakthroughs prove commercial, they may radically impact the way the gas is produced industrially.
Sustainability consultancy Environmental Resources Management (ERM) announced on July 2 that it had launched offshore trials in South Wales to test elements of its Dolphyn Hydrogen process.
Aberdeen engineering firm Integrity ISS will establish a new headquarters in the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) as the firm targets growth in its green energy offering.
Well management firm Exceed has achieved record-breaking turnover in the past year, with 50% of the company's revenues coming from energy transition activity.
The UK can position itself as a global leader in energy safety and competence with a renewed focus on skills and training, according to industry body OPITO.
Centrica has awarded Aberdeen-headquartered Wood (LON: WG) a contract to redevelop it's Rough field in readiness for future hydrogen storage, creating 50 jobs.
In a milestone for the nascent UK hydrogen industry, EET Fuels (formerly Essar Oil UK) has confirmed that it will be the first commercial supplier of hydrogen-generated, low-carbon power to the UK grid from its Stanlow Manufacturing Complex at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
Construction and engineering firm Costain announced on June 12 that it had been selected by Wales & West Utilities (WWU) to lead a study exploring the integration of hydrogen refuelling stations into the UK’s existing natural gas network.
The Conservatives have been accused of failing to seize the “economic opportunity of the century” with a manifesto that pledges a pragmatic approach to net zero.
In a small step toward realising the decarbonising potential of hydrogen, developer Hexla and British climate tech firm Levidian have announced a world-first example of carbon-negative hydrogen production at Worthy Farm in Somerset – home to the world-famous Glastonbury Festival.