Gas networks

Ofgem sets out new challenges for Strategic Innovation Fund

Ofgem has set out the new challenges for the second round of its Strategic Innovation Fund, which will begin accepting applications in September 2022. The second round will seek to address four innovation challenges and will be the first to be open to electricity distribution networks.

Does blue hydrogen still have a role to play?

Cadent engineers vote for strike action

Government commits to 24GW of new nuclear by 2050

Future System Operator duties will prevent electricity ‘bias’

The statutory duties of the Future System Operator (FSO) will contain "clear whole systems expectations" to mitigate the risk of a "bias" towards electricity, the government and Ofgem have said in their joint response to a consultation on its functions and powers. The new body will absorb both National Grid Electricity System Operator and parts of the system operator for gas.

National Grid: We have a leadership responsibility

National Grid sells majority stake in gas business for £4.2bn

New think tank to explore nuclear hydrogen production

ENA chief executive to step down

EDF unveils plans for green hydrogen plant

EU aims to slash Russian gas imports by two-thirds in 2022

The European Union has set out ambitious plans to cut its dependence on Russian gas imports to one third of their current levels in 2022. Meanwhile, business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said ministers are exploring ways to reduce the UK’s reliance on gas imports from Russia whilst also announcing a ban on oil imports from the country by the end of this year.

Networks awarded funding for 40 innovation projects

Harnessing the evolution of asset intelligence

Penrose: Competition can take the politics out of energy

The gas industry’s role in levelling up