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22 May 26 |
UK: Reformed environmental rules for offshore wind farms are a win-win for nature conservation and the renewable energy sector RenewableUK’s Head of Environment and Consents Kat Route-Stephens comments on reformed environmental legislation for offshore wind farms published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) which comes into effect today. |
22 May 26 |
UK: Polling shows British public places higher importance on new infrastructure to boost energy security rather than visual impact of new projects New polling across England, Scotland and Wales shows strong public backing for the UK’s energy infrastructure programme, with clear priorities centred on jobs, climate change and economic strength, rather than visual appearance. |
22 May 26 |
UK: Well-Safe Solutions launches Well Operatorship capability with new contract Well-Safe Solutions has been awarded a new contract to provide full Well Operatorship and asset execution for an un-named client in the UK North Sea. The contract marks a pivotal moment for Well-Safe Solutions in expanding the company’s service offerings – taking advantage of Tier 1 capabilities to provide fully integrated well lifecycle services. |
21 May 26 |
UK: Chancellor’s plan to limit legal attempts to block vital new clean energy infrastructure will cut bills and boost energy security RenewableUK’s Executive Director of Policy Ana Musat comments on proposals by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to limit the number of Judicial Reviews which can be lodged against clean energy projects, including wind farms and grid infrastructure, on the grounds that they are designated as being of 'critical national importance'. |
20 May 26 |
UK: Cadeler installs first complete monopile foundation at Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm Cadeler announced May 14 the installation of the first fully commissioned monopile foundation at Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK, marking a major milestone in the execution of one of the world’s largest offshore wind developments. Once completed, Hornsea 3 will become the single largest offshore wind farm in the world, with a total capacity of 2.9 GW – capable of powering more than 3.3 million UK homes with renewable energy. |
20 May 26 |
UK energy industry leaders respond to worsening energy crisis Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) the North Sea energy trade body, held emergency talks with industry leaders to call for a new co-ordinated response to the escalating global energy crisis caused by the war in Iran. The meeting comes as the UK government moves to relax sanctions on Russia imposed since the invasion of Ukraine, allowing the import of jet fuel and diesel from third countries. |
20 May 26 |
UK: Carlton Power and Schroders Greencoat reach Final Investment Decision on Barrow Green Hydrogen Project The Barrow Green Hydrogen Project marks one of the first renewable hydrogen production facilities to reach FID in the UK, and the first Schroders Greencoat and Carlton Power’s joint venture platform – GHECO - has brought into construction. This development, set to enter commercial operation in 2028, aims to support the Government’s low-carbon hydrogen production programme. |
20 May 26 |
UK: Ithaca Energy announces first quarter update and results for the three months to 31 March 2026 Ithaca Energy has announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. |
