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07 Aug 26 |
UK: Aura Power merged with Verdant Energy to create leading UK solar and battery storage platform Verdant Energy and Aura Power Developments have merged to create one of the UK’s leading solar and battery energy storage system ('BESS') independent power producers, led by Aura Power’s Founder and Chief Executive, Simon Coulson, who retains a minority stake. |
07 Aug 26 |
UK: Llyr Offshore Wind secures Section 36 Consent – a major milestone for Wales’ clean energy future Cierco Energy has announced that the Llyr Wind project has been granted Section 36 Consent by the Welsh Ministers - marking the first major offshore wind approval by the new Welsh Government and a pivotal moment for Wales’ renewable energy ambitions. |
07 Aug 26 |
UK: Protium secures planning approval for landmark Cromarty Green Hydrogen Facility Protium, one of the UK’s leading green hydrogen companies, has announced that The Highland Council has officially granted planning permission for the Cromarty Green Hydrogen Production Facility (CGHPF), a flagship 15MW green hydrogen electrolysis facility located in Alness, near Inverness. This is the first stage of the Highland Hydrogen Hub. |
07 Aug 26 |
UK: AREG calls on Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to meet the companies powering the renewables energy sector In letters to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Energy Secretary, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) has invited Miatta Fahnbulleh to meet the companies in the Northeast of Scotland that are contributing to maintaining security of energy supply across the UK, and leading the technological innovation in clean, renewable power. |
07 Aug 26 |
UK: Revera Energy breaks ground on Windyhill BESS, first asset in 1 GW Battery Storage Portfolio Revera Energy, a global independent energy infrastructure platform backed by global investment firm Carlyle, today marked the start of construction on Windyhill, a 200 MW / 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System ('BESS') in Bearsden, Scotland |
06 Aug 26 |
North Star secures GBP 275m to expand offshore wind fleet Leading integrated offshore infrastructure services company North Star has completed a £275 million (GBP) debt financing, adding to debt commitments to support continued growth, broadening its lender group and improving its terms. |
06 Aug 26 |
UK: Great British Energy announces investment in British innovator Naked Energy Great British Energy makes its first major solar-thermal investment, backing British innovator Naked Energy to scale UK manufacturing and boost energy security. |
06 Aug 26 |
UK: Serica Energy announces results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 Serica Energy, a British independent upstream oil and gas company with operations in the UK North Sea, has announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. |
06 Aug 26 |
UK: Jersey Oil & Gas announces Greater Buchan Area update AIM-listed Jersey Oil & Gas, an independent upstream oil and gas company focused on the UK Continental Shelf region of the North Sea, has announced that the North Sea Transition Authority ('NSTA') has approved an extension to the Second Term of the P2170 'Verbier' licence as part of aligning the duration with that of the P2498 'Buchan Horst' ('Buchan') licence. |
05 Aug 26 |
UK: Scottish Labour leadership contenders back Jackdaw and Rosebank Two candidates in the race to become the next leader of Scottish Labour have publicly backed the approval of the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects, adding further pressure on the UK Government to make an early decision on the developments. |
05 Aug 26 |
UK: North Sea no longer competitive for investment, says BP chief BP chief executive Meg O'Neill has said the North Sea is no longer competitive for investment, warning that years of tax changes have made it harder to justify spending in UK waters. |
05 Aug 26 |
UK: UK: Natural Power secures ground investigation contracts for two Vattenfall wind farm developments Natural Power will deliver comprehensive ground investigation (GI) services for Vattenfall at the proposed 100MW Ourack and 90MW Quantans Hill Wind Farm developments in Scotland. |
05 Aug 26 |
UK: Angus Energy completes annual maintenance shutdown Further to the Company's announcement of 15 July 2026 regarding the planned annual maintenance shutdown at the Saltfleetby Gas Field, Angus Energy is pleased to confirm that the programme has been successfully completed. |
