Gas networks

What will a future system operator be asked to do?

Phased implementation of independent system operator proposed

Steve Holliday: What utilities can learn from telecomms

Steve Holliday, National Grid’s former chief executive and now chair of Cityfibre, urges more joined-up thinking between telecommunications and energy companies to meet net-zero targets. He also gives his view on the future for National Grid and the lack of policy to incentivise storage. Denise Chevin reports

ESO raises projections for ground-source heat pumps

Ofgem to explore corporate governance of networks

Ofgem has written an open letter to the chairs of the network operators to request a dialogue on board leadership, governance and transparency. The regulator said it is also considering changes to board disclosure requirements as part of the RIIO2 price controls.  

Weekend press round-up: Centrica looks to convert Rough to store hydrogen

In our latest round-up of weekend’s papers, Centrica looks to spend £1.6 billion to convert the Rough gas storage site to hold hydrogen and it’s revealed the government’s new green bonds will not be used to invest in nuclear energy.  

Equinor triples planned blue hydrogen production to 1.8GW

Norwegian state-owned oil company Equinor has announced plans to build a further 1.2GW of hydrogen production facility in the UK, primarily to fuel the 900MW Keadby hydrogen plant. The company had already revealed plans to construct a 600MW autothermal reformer in Saltend to produce so-called blue hydrogen.

Intergen unveils plans for hydrogen power plant

Energy networks launch data request service

Hydrogen v heat pumps debate is holding us back

Trade body suggests delaying Future Homes Standard to 2028

Weekend press round-up: Troubled Bulb Energy wins stay of execution

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national newspapers, it is claimed that Bulb has struck a deal to delay repaying £55 million of loans. Meanwhile, new figures show gas use in April and May was up by a third and electric vehicle charge points are to get an “iconic” makeover.

Weekend press round-up: Water retailers face collapse due to unpaid bills

In our review of sector coverage in the national newspapers over the bank holiday weekend, there are warnings water retailers have been pushed to the brink by the impact of Covid. Meanwhile, there are calls for public subsidies to support the decarbonisation of heat and a plea for plain English to be used in utility bills.

SSE boss: Transmission constraints greatest risk to 2030 wind goal

Battle of the boilers