UK plans to transform coal plant into green energy hub

SSE Energy Solutions and CCR Energy have teamed up to explore energy solutions for the Aberthaw coal-powered plant in South Wales, aiming to transform it into a hub for green energy production

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

Britain’s cleanest year for electricity

In 2023, Britain achieved its cleanest year for electricity production with a 22% decrease in emissions compared to 2022

Global LNG demand set to skyrocket

Shell’s LNG Outlook 2024 predicts a significant rise in global LNG demand by 2040, driven by China’s switch from coal to gas and increased usage in South Asian and Southeast Asian countries

UK turns to last coal plant amid Arctic blast for electricity boost

Britain relies heavily on its final coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, contributing 3.4% to the nation’s electricity production, marking its busiest week in at least a year

Dutch Government to compensate RWE €331.8m for coal cap

The Dutch government will provide Germany’s RWE with a compensation of €331.8 million due to income losses resulting from a coal production cap set at 35% of capacity for the 2022-2024 period

From coal to charge: SSE’s mega battery project breaks ground

The 150MW battery energy storage system at Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire is expected to inject 300MWh of flexible capacity into the national grid

UK hits record 80% peak zero carbon electricity generation in June

Wind power has emerged as the second largest source of electricity generation in the UK

UK wind farm forced to cut output as coal plant supports grid

The Seagreen offshore wind farm off the east coast of Scotland was ordered to reduce its output, while the Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station was paid to support the UK’s power supply

Wind power overtake coal in US energy race

The overall share of renewable energy sources in the US electrical mix has reached over a quarter, according to a report