TfL launches freight emissions reduction scheme

A new programme to reduce the emissions of freight and fleet operators in London has been launched. Transport for London’s (TfL) five-year ‘LoCITY’ project aims to encourage the uptake of cleaner vans and lorries by increasing the availability of low emission vehicles, reforming environmental operating standards and improving refuelling and recharging infrastructure. The programme will […]

‘Game changing’ energy fund bags £500k

A fund supporting innovative projects in the energy industry has bagged a £500,000 investment. Innovate UK’s ‘Energy Game Changer fund’, which was announced last year, encourages smaller businesses to find new ways of solving some of the technical challenges in the industry. The new contribution from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) takes the total amount […]

Shale gas ‘key to filling UK power supply gap’

Shale gas is key to filling the UK’s power supply gap by 2020. That’s according to a study by the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS). It stated current oil and gas prices “should not be an excuse” to delay the development of shale gas in the country. Daniel Mahoney, Head of Economic Research told ELN: “Probably […]

€27.5m for biogas plant in Ukraine

Ukraine is receiving a €27.5 million (£20.9m) fund to build a biogas plant in Lviv. The money comes from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) alongside other institutions such as The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO). The biogas combined heat and power plant is expected to generate up to 39,400MWh of electricity per […]

Total to drill in North Sea

Oil giant Total has announced its plans to drill in the North Sea. The French company will operate a well at its Sween prospect from the third quarter of this year. It is located in water depths of around 100m, 150km east of the Shetland Islands and around 80km from the firm’s Alwyn platform. The company […]

Eight in 10 Scots ‘could do more for environment’

Eight in 10 Scottish people could do more to care for the environment. That’s according to the Scottish Household Survey which also said around half of the people questioned admitted climate change is an urgent problem. Following the results, the government has launched a campaign to encourage more people in Scotland to help tackle climate change. […]

Amber Rudd chairs new oil and gas group

Energy Secretary Amber Rudd is chairing a new Ministerial Group on Oil and Gas. It has been set up to co-ordinate the UK’s response to the oil price and focus on issues such as exports, skills and investment. The group met for the first time this week and has agreed to produce a UK Oil […]

Majority of Brits support domestic gas

Around 55% of people in the UK believe domestic gas should be prioritised over imported energy. That includes shale gas, according to a survey by an alliance of trade associations such as Oil & Gas UK, United Kingdom Onshore Oil and Gas and the Chemical Industries Association. It follows the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ report which stated the nation […]

Panama lent $50m for wastewater treatment

The Republic of Panama has been granted a $50 million (£35m) loan for investment in wastewater treatment. The cash will help finance the expansion of the Juan Diaz water treatment plant, which is part of the government’s five-year strategic plan. It identifies water as a priority sector and aims to improve the coverage, quality and […]

BG shareholders give green light to merge with Shell

Shareholders of BG Group have given permission for the company to merge with Shell. Around 87% voted in favour of the deal while 12% said no to the transaction. The decision follows the approval by 83% of Shell’s investors earlier this week. The takeover could be completed on the 15th of February when is expected […]