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12 Aug 26 |
UK: North-east households in line for £2,500 energy bill discount for hosting pylons Thousands of households living close to major electricity grid projects in the North-east could receive £2,500 off their energy bills under a new UK Government scheme. Homes within 500 metres of eligible new or upgraded transmission infrastructure are expected to receive discounts worth £250 a year for 10 years, with the first payments due to begin next year. |
12 Aug 26 |
UK: Swinney urges Burnham to rethink £1.5bn wind factory ban First Minister John Swinney has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reconsider the UK Government’s decision to block a £1.5billion wind turbine factory in the Highlands. Chinese manufacturer Ming Yang had proposed building what would be the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility at Ardersier, near Inverness, creating up to 1,500 direct jobs and potentially 8,000 more across the supply chain. |
12 Aug 26 |
UK: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ large-scale BESS project Coalburn 1 reaches commercial operation Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its flagship fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV), has announced that Coalburn 1 has commenced commercial operations. Coalburn 1, a 500 MW, two-hour duration battery energy storage system in Scotland, is now the largest operational battery in Europe. |
11 Aug 26 |
UK: Expro awarded major contract for North Sea abandonment programme Expro has been awarded a major multi-million-pound contract by a major UK operator, reinforcing its position as a leading supplier of subsea safety systems in the UK North Sea plug and abandonment (P&A) market. |
11 Aug 26 |
UK: Construction complete at RWE’s Enoch Hill onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire RWE, one of Scotland’s leading clean power generators, has confirmed completion of construction of its latest Scottish onshore wind farm, Enoch Hill, located near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire. Commissioning of the turbines was completed in May this year, when Enoch Hill became the second new onshore wind farm to be constructed by RWE in Scotland in 2026 |
10 Aug 26 |
UK: Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Project strengthens development and welcomes new partner, Sumitomo The Gwynt Glas offshore wind project has today announced a significant strengthening of its joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation joining as an equal partner alongside EDF power solutions UK and Ireland and ESB. Each partner now holds a 33.33% stake, while DP Energy continues to provide critical development support, leveraging its expertise in early stage project delivery and local engagement. |
10 Aug 26 |
UK: Chinese wind turbine giant urges Burnham to overturn security ban Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang is seeking to persuade Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn a government ban on its equipment, reviving hopes of a major manufacturing investment in Scotland. |
10 Aug 26 |
UK: Neshion Energy Park application submitted to the Scottish Government The application for consent for the proposed Neshion Energy Park has been submitted to the Scottish Government. The project is located adjacent to Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, strategically placed to underpin the next stage of Shetland’s energy transition. |
10 Aug 26 |
UK: UK Government urged to ‘end the madness’ and approve Jackdaw The UK Government has been urged to end uncertainty over the North Sea and approve the Jackdaw gas field as a public consultation on the project closes today. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce said the case for the development was 'overwhelming', arguing that it would support jobs, investment and energy security while reducing reliance on higher-emission imported LNG. |
10 Aug 26 |
UK: Fred. Olsen Renewables files planning application for a 20-turbine wind farm at Invercassley in Sutherland Fred. Olsen Renewables has submitted a Section 36 application to Scottish Ministers for a 20-turbine wind farm proposal at Invercassley in Sutherland. |
10 Aug 26 |
UK: Angus Energy announces accelerated debt reduction Angus Energy has announced that, following completion of its recently announced financial restructuring, it has completed the first cash sweep under the amended financing arrangements. |
09 Aug 26 |
UK: Jackdaw gas field should be approved, says leading energy academic A leading energy academic has urged regulators to approve the Jackdaw gas field, arguing the UK will become more reliant on higher-emissions imports if the North Sea project does not proceed. Jackdaw is one of two major North Sea developments being advanced by Adura, alongside the Rosebank field west of Shetland. The Company says the projects together represent £10.8 billion of investment and will generate £28.7 billion in gross value added over their producing lifetimes. |
