James Wallin

EDF gets permission to restart Hunterston B

EDF’s Hunterston B nuclear power plant in Scotland has been cleared for a final period of generation.

Weekend press round-up: CMA dispute costs water groups £26m

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the cost of the four appeals against Ofwat’s PR19 determinations is analysed. Meanwhile, Scottish Power discusses plans for Britain’s largest green hydrogen production facility and Shell sets out its strategy to install 5,000 rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers across the country by 2025.

Wessex acquires Albion Water

Wessex has taken full ownership of Albion Water, having first invested in the company in 2016. Wessex exercised its option of buying the remaining 49 per cent stake in the New Appointment and Variation (NAV) company from Water Level.

M Group launches new water and energy divisions

Utilities contractor M Group Services has announced a restructure which will see the creation of dedicated water and energy divisions.

SSE and Equinor announce ‘world first’ blue hydrogen power plant

CMA panel for RIIO2 appeals announced

Weekend press round-up: How green are ‘green’ energy tariffs?

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, there is further debate about the concept of greenwashing. Meanwhile, the public has been warned that radiators will have to run 10 degrees cooler under changes to homes needed for Britain to hit net zero.

Bristol Water workers to strike

One third of energy sector exposed to LGBTQ+ discrimination

A survey of energy industry employees has found that 35 per cent have witnessed or experienced discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in the last five years.

The dilemma of debt financing net zero

Debt markets have a key role to play in supporting decarbonisation projects but lender mindsets still need to shift further towards a holistic view of overall project risks rather than applying specific pre-determined credit criteria. Stuart Cook and Sophie Burgis, of Cyan Finance, give their views as part of Utility Week’s Countdown to COP series.