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Country summary: United Kingdom
energy-pedia opportunities - United Kingdom:
| Current deals: | 35 |
| Licensing articles: | 289 |
| Completed deals: | 1191 |
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United Kingdom - recent news
| 22 Oct 26 |
UK: New supply chain report to put UK investment and jobs under the spotlight at OEUK Breakfast Briefing A new report from Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) warning that Britain risks losing offshore energy investment, jobs and industrial capability to competing global markets will be launched at the organisation’s final flagship Breakfast Briefing of 2026. Taking place just days after the government’s Autumn Budget, the Deloitte-sponsored event will be held at P&J Live in Aberdeen on 10 November. |
| 22 Oct 26 |
UK: Government must now approve all planned North Sea energy projects and cut imports The green light for the £2.1billion Jackdaw gas project is a first step towards unlocking £50 billion of investment in new North Sea oil and gas production to help meet UK demand, says Offshore Energies UK. |
| 21 Oct 26 |
UK: MESH Pathway to Development significantly strengthened by Governments Jackdaw announcement 'Today’s approval of the Jackdaw gas field, the new £2 billion Energy Wealth Fund and Transitional Energy Certificates (TECs) are significant for the UK’s energy future. It signals the Government’s recognition that a secure and reliable gas supply is critical to the transition to a cleaner energy system and delivering more affordable energy. 'MESH is a homegrown energy solution. Its pathway to development is significantly strengthened with today’s announcement', said Ben Clube, CEO, EnergyPathways. |
| 21 Oct 26 |
UK: RenewableUK statement on Jackdaw gas field approval Commenting on the Energy Secretary’s decision to approve the development of Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, RenewableUK's Chief Executive Tara Singh said: 'RenewableUK, as the trade association for the UK's clean power industry, does not take a position on individual oil and gas licensing decisions, but we support the North Sea and the people who work in it. The Government’s announcement of a new Energy Wealth Fund is potentially an important part of the energy transition, and we look forward to seeing the detail. |
| 21 Oct 26 |
UK: Ofgem launches biggest ever OFTO tender round for £3.5 billion Hornsea 3 offshore transmission link Ofgem has launched what’s expected to be its largest ever tender round for the offshore transmission assets connecting Hornsea 3 - one of the world’s biggest windfarms - to Britain’s power grid. Tender Round 14 in Ofgem’s OFTO framework (offshore transmission owners), which launched today (Wednesday October 21) has an estimated value of around £3.5 billion. |
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