France shifts focus: Nuclear over renewables in new Energy Bill

France’s latest Energy Bill has sparked controversy as it prioritises nuclear power over renewables

EDF plans to extend life of UK nuclear fleet

EDF Energy has announced a £1.3 billion investment to extend the operational life of its UK nuclear fleet, aiming to maintain current output levels

“New North Sea fuel: Less than 1% in UK petrol tanks”

New drilling licences in UK waters would have a minimal impact, contributing less than 1% to each fuel type used in the UK by 2030, according to new analysis

Alok Sharma opposes government’s oil and gas bill

Former COP26 President has said he will not support Rishi Sunak’s oil and gas bill, asserting that it undermines the UK’s climate commitments

UK invests £300m in high-tech nuclear fuel programme

The programme aims to produce specialised fuel for advanced reactors

Sizewell B achieves milestone in electricity generation

The nuclear power station near Southwold has surpassed 250 terawatt-hours in electricity generation, potentially powering every home in Suffolk for 192 years

Whisky’s secret power: Turning waste to green hydrogen

Heriot-Watt University scientists have converted wastewater from the whisky distilling industry into green hydrogen

Major design contract for Sizewell C nuclear power station secured

AtkinsRéalis has secured a design contract for the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, encompassing key elements of the project

UK green gas support scheme application deadline extended

The Green Gas Support Scheme application window has been extended to 2028, offering anaerobic digestion plant operators an extra two years to meet eligibility criteria for government funding

UK funds research to recycle nuclear waste for medical use

The government is backing ten research projects with £4 million in funding to enhance the supply of critical radioactive materials for medical procedures, including cancer treatment