Articles tagged with "#UK"

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COP28

Oil, gas licensing decision puts UK in tricky COP28 position

Just weeks before the start of COP28, the UK government approved the Offshore Petroleum Licensing bill, which envisages annual oil and gas licensing rounds.

Rosebank

As UK approves Rosebank, fossil fuel polarisation grows

The Rosebank oil and gas field is one of the largest undeveloped discoveries in UK waters, estimated to hold 300 million barrels of oil.

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UK net zero delay: has Sunak made a mistake?

Prime Minister Sunak’s decision to delay UK net zero targets could damage the nation’s credibility as a global net zero leader, say experts.

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Should UK standing charges be abolished?

Customers incur standing charges even if they do not use any energy, which penalises low-income families and those who consume significantly less than average.

North Sea oil

Should the UK be granting more North Sea oil and gas licences?

The UK government has said it will grant more than one hundred North Sea oil and gas licences this autumn.

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Cambridge University told to halt fossil fuel funding

Cambridge University should stop receiving fossil fuel funding from companies including Shell and BP, a new report recommends.

UK wind power hits milestone but challenges remain

A study by Imperial College London says that for the first time UK wind power provided the country with more electricity than gas.

UK clean energy

Do Labour’s UK clean energy pledges add up?

The Labour Party leader Sir Kier Starmer has pledged to ban all new North Sea oil and gas developments, among measures aimed at boosting UK clean energy.

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UK at high risk of fossil fuels litigation: experts

The UK Continental Shelf is at risk of significant fossil fuels litigation, due to a mismatch between promises and reality on net zero goals, conference delegates heard this week.

The Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance

UK offshore oil and gas cuts up exposure to imports

Some remain critical of proposals to promote domestic production of UK offshore oil and gas to meet energy needs.

uk renewable energy

Is red tape choking onshore English wind farms?

Many believe English wind farms have a crucial role to play in meeting Net Zero targets, but some say planning restrictions are blocking new onshore projects.

chile green hydrogen

France-UK energy deal to boost green energy trade

Cooperation on hydrogen stemming from the new France-UK energy deal would benefit transport infrastructure and promote trade, say experts.

The Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance

What role for gas in the UK energy system?

Extracting gas from the North Sea to bolster the UK energy system will make it much more difficult for the British government to make good on its latest carbon budget.

demand response

Cash-strapped UK consumers adopt demand response

The new demand response service offers financial incentives for users that voluntarily flex their electricity usage, in an effort to curb energy use.

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UK prepayment meters adding to fuel poverty

The recent scandal over forced installation of prepayment gas meters in the UK has highlighted the issue of fuel poverty among vulnerable groups as well.

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Can bad air quality cause anxiety, asks new study

A new joint study by UK and Chinese researchers asks: can bad air quality cause anxiety and other mental health problems?

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End to HSBC oil and gas financing: a defining moment?

The halt to HSBC oil and gas direct financing of new fields sets new standards for all banks committed to net zero, say experts.

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New UK LNG tie-up with U.S. raises questions

Is a new UK LNG partnership with the U.S. worth the paper it is written on?

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Switch to renewable energy jobs faces hurdles

Many in the oil and gas industry say there is little help available for experienced workers who wish to pursue renewable energy jobs.

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UK faces legal action over new oil and gas licensing

The UK government recently announced it was reopening oil and gas licensing in a bid to boost domestic production amid an escalating energy crisis.