New UK gas power station construction tied to nuclear investment shortfall

The Nuclear Industry Association cautions that not investing enough in nuclear power will lead to more gas stations being built, emphasizing the need for urgent action on nuclear projects to cut down on expensive gas reliance

UK commits to building new gas power stations

The Energy Secretary has unveiled plans to support the construction of new gas power stations, ensuring reliable energy amid the transition to net zero

Wind power dominates UK electricity generation

Recent data shows that wind power accounted for a significant portion of Britain’s electricity generation, reaching 56% on Friday and 55.9% on Saturday

Octopus takes 12.5% stake in offshore wind farm

Octopus Energy’s generation arm has acquired a 12.5% stake in the Walney Extension offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea

UK smashes low carbon electricity record with wind power

On Monday 18th September, the UK achieved a new low carbon intensity record of 27g/kWh, according to new data

Alumina refinery trial goes hydrogen, ditching gas power

The programme, launched by Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation, aims to demonstrate the use of hydrogen in the alumina refining process, potentially reducing emissions

SSE admits it may miss the target to phase out gas power

An SSE executive has said the company expects that two of its gas-powered power stations will continue to operate after 2030

‘UK can phase out gas power by 2030 saving £93bn’

A new report suggests by 2030, the UK could generate 99% of its electricity from renewables, even without imports

One-in-four European gas power plants ‘runs at a loss’ amid energy price shocks

Nearly $3.5 billion in the UK is at risk even if new gas plants run for their full lifetime, new research finds

More than 50,000 households to save £135 per year after Firmus Energy gas price drop

The main reason for the price cut is a significant decrease in wholesale gas costs