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Carbon capture and storage (CCS) and fuel switching to hydrogen energy sources are key to decarbonising Scotland. Funding from UKRI’s Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC), delivered by Innovate UK, has allowed partners like the SSE plc and Equinor-backed Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station, NECCUS and Storegga to collaborate, exchange knowledge and improve their capabilities to support the rapid delivery of industrial decarbonisation. The IDC’s support has enabled: ● Enhanced understanding of available offshore sites for the safe and long-term storage of CO2. ● The design of purpose-built ships for transporting CO2 from remote industrial sites lacking direct access to storage sites. ● Increased knowledge on how to transport CO2 from central Scotland to St Fergus via existing pipeline infrastructure. Find out more about the success of the IDC programme in Scotland from Charlie Youngs, Andy Underwood, and Dr Philippa Parmiter in the video below: #IndustrialDecarbonisation #NetZero #Scotland #ScottishDecarbonisation

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🎙️ Our UK Managing Director Andrew Murdoch had a conversation with Alex Cameron on the Decarb Connect podcast on how the nuclear market can be restructured and reimagined to effectively tackle industrial decarbonisation and the energy transition.   💡Read our key takeaways below and listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eSD2_FNB   #newcleo #NewNuclear #Decarbonisation #DecarbConnect #Podcast

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With UK nuclear set for unprecedented levels of growth as we work towards reaching net zero carbon emissions, it is more important than ever that we collaborate to address the challenge. By designing sector-wide solutions, we can grow the pool of skills more efficiently. 49% FORECAST GROWTH - The estimated level of growth in the nuclear sector (across both civil and defence) by 2030. 80,000 EXISTING WORKFORCE - The current number of people employed in the UK nuclear sector. 40,000 NEW JOBS - The number of new jobs needed by 2030. 200% GRADUATES & APPRENTICES - The required increase in the number of graduates & apprentices entering the nuclear workforce by academic year 2025/2026. https://lnkd.in/es7MYG8Y

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📢 The CCSA welcomes the Labour Party’s 2024 General Election Manifesto commitments, confirming an additional £1 billion to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture, and setting out a further £8.3bn a year for Great British Energy to co-invest in capital-intensive projects in leading technologies to deliver clean power. 🗨 CEO Ruth Herbert MPhys FEI highlights the need for timely financial decisions on Track-1 clusters and swift progress on Track-2 and expansion projects to meet the 2030 operational targets and CO₂ capture goals. Read Ruth's full statement below. 👇 👇 #CCUS | #CarbonCapture | #NetZero

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From mixed reactions to recent Government announcements to notable investments in nuclear capacity and offshore wind, there are several critical developments currently shaping the energy sector. In a recent article with The Energyst, our Head of Marketing and Insight Michael Byrne shares his top 5 energy market developments ➡️ https://nbs.energy/3V3rdEI

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Scottish Renewables’ Supply Chain Impact Statement available to read! 📰 This publication celebrates the Scottish supply chain companies who are supporting a growing renewable energy industry and making the energy transition happen. Verlume is featured on page 43, where Andy Martin (CCO) explains that Verlume is “playing a crucial role in shaping a more efficient offshore future” by providing intelligent energy management and energy storage solutions across the offshore sector. Read the full document here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dPv24iiP #SupplyChain #EnergyTransition #EnergyStorage #Renewables

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📌 The UK government is charting a bold course towards a nuclear-powered future, setting out plans to revolutionise the energy landscape. With ambitions to deliver up to 24 GW of nuclear capacity by 2050, these initiatives mark a significant shift in energy strategy, reinforcing nuclear as a central pillar of the country's energy mix. 📝 In a recent roadmap, the government outlined a clear vision for nuclear expansion, signalling strong support for investors and stakeholders. From sweeping away industry assumptions to facilitating investment decisions, the roadmap paves the way for transformative growth in the nuclear sector. Key highlights include: 🏗️ Advancing plans for Sizewell C: Targeting a final investment decision by the end of this year, the government aims to raise substantial funding to propel the project forward. 📈 Setting a steady pace: With a commitment to deliver 3-7 GW of capacity every five years from 2030 to 2044, the UK is poised for consistent and sustainable nuclear growth. 🔍 Addressing industry challenges: Through consultations on-site allocation and new business models, the government seeks to remove barriers and foster innovation in the nuclear sector. 🌱 Embracing advanced technologies: From small modular reactors to alternative end-uses like hydrogen production, the UK is at the forefront of embracing next-generation nuclear solutions. 🌟 As we embark on this nuclear renaissance, the government's proactive stance underscores its dedication to powering a cleaner, more resilient future. Join us in shaping the future of energy as we unlock the full potential of nuclear technology! 🙌 Read Full Article👇 https://lnkd.in/erGXiqEK #nuclear #nuclearrevolution #cleanenergyfuture #ukinfrastructure #essteelsolutions

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How can the UK's clean energy transition succeed without sufficient project management talent? Lysan Drabon, Project Management Institute’s MD for Europe, highlights the critical role of project management in overcoming Brexit challenges and advancing green energy. #CleanEnergy #ProjectManagement #TalentShortage

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This week, RGU Energy Transition Institute (ETI) released the ‘Delivering our Energy Future - Pathways to a Just and Fair Transition’ report for the UK’s offshore energy industry.  The report has revealed that the UK will fail to achieve a ‘just and fair’ transition by 2030 unless there is urgent alignment across the political spectrum to sustain UK offshore energy industry jobs, supply chain investments and the economic contribution of the workforce. It also highlights the need for greater activity and higher UK content in renewables to counter the decline in the UK's oil and gas sector.  💬 Read the article published by Robert Gordon University to hear the thoughts of Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of the RGU Energy Transition Institute 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePch9Nvp  📄 View the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZdDd7Qb      #OffshoreEnergy #EnergyTransition #EnergyFuture 

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To gain a commercial gas qualification requires robust training, assessment and registration with Gas Safe before you’re able to carry out work. Whether you’re thinking about a career as a commercial gas engineer, or just want to learn a bit more about the role, in this article we’ve detailed some of the typical responsibilities of the profession. https://ow.ly/q8zR50RhRjz

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Learn about modular nuclear reactors with IET Events and Conferences. NI members are invited to attend this webinar, covering the alternative routes to market that are being established in the nuclear sector in relation to modular nuclear reactors. https://lnkd.in/eZVihUYv

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Today, the CCSA’s UK Director Olivia Powis participated in a roundtable titled, "Decarbonised and secure: How can we deliver the power we need and prevent an ‘energy crunch?' at the New Statesman Energy & Climate Change Conference 2024, organised in association with Drax Group. 🔎 Here are the key takeaways: 🔹 The UK's aim to reach net zero by 2050 underscores the urgency for sustainable energy solutions amidst global energy security concerns. 🔹Industry decarbonisation is vital, given its significant emissions and energy demand. 🔹Fast-tracking investment in CCUS, green hydrogen, and other technologies is crucial for economic growth. 🔹Rising power demand and delays in new capacity pose a risk of an energy crunch, necessitating strategic infrastructure investments in BECCS and other technologies. 👥Olivia Powis was joined by: Jon Bernstein, Former Deputy Editor, New Statesman, Mark Garnier OBE MP, Member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee, Lord Rooker, Member of the Economic Affairs Select Committee, Lord Ravensdale, Member of the APPG for Energy Studies, Ned Hammond, Head of Energy and Environment, Onward, Brigitte Amoruso, Senior Energy and Climate Change Policy Specialist, Make UK, Tone Langengen, Senior Policy Advisor, Climate & Energy Policy, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Daisy Powell-Chandler, Partner, Public First & Richard Gwilliam, BECCS Programme Director, Drax Group. Learn more about the Energy & Climate Change Conference here: https://lnkd.in/dNhN6mpP #CCUS | #CarbonCapture | #NetZero | #NSEnergy

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Eligibility for the New Energy Apprenticeships Program will be broadened from 1 June 2024 to respond to issues raised by industry during consultations about the practical issues facing key sectors as they transition to clean energy and adapt to new technology. Changes provide more opportunities for apprentices and trainees to gain meaningful experience and exposure in the clean energy sector. They will help assist more apprentices and trainees skilling-up in sectors with exposure to clean energy – like housing construction, automotive and advanced manufacturing – and remove a requirement that an apprentice’s work be solely dedicated to clean energy. The types of apprenticeships that are eligible are expanded to include designing and constructing hydroelectricity, solar and battery installations, electric vehicle maintenance and more. The New Energy Apprenticeships Program gives apprentices up to $10,000 in support over the duration of their apprenticeship, and offers access to industry-based mentors. https://lnkd.in/gfCf9kpC

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👥 Yesterday, during Oral Questions to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Emma Hardy, MP for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle, raised concerns about the delays in carbon capture and storage expansion. She highlighted the potential risks to the Humber's global leadership in CCS and hydrogen, along with £15 billion of private investment and industrial decarbonisation efforts. 🗨 In response, Claire Coutinho MP, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, acknowledged the importance of CCS for the economy, reaffirming the government's commitment with £20 billion of investment and the ambitious roadmap, “CCUS Vision,” which was set out just before Christmas. 🏭 The Humber region's strategic position for CCUS, coupled with its industrial infrastructure and proximity to potential CO₂ storage sites, underlines the pivotal role CCS can play in job creation, investment attraction, and carbon emissions mitigation aligned with national and global climate targets. #CCUS | #CarbonCapture | #NetZero

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Defence and Security Accelerator is seeking proposals for novel technologies that achieve greater self-sufficiency and operational endurance for a deployed force. These technolgies will enable defence to move away from a model of sustaining at reach (the need for logistics resupply), to a model that is designed for self-sufficiency and enhanced operational energy. This will allow a deployed force to be more resilient, agile and flexible, and in doing so will provide operational advantage through support. Between £50,000 and £500,000 is available for projects of up to 13 months which deliver at TRL 3 to 6 by the end of the project. 🎯Proposals are due 2 July 2024. Challenges ✔Food – Feeding the winning edge ✔Water – Harvest and recycle water with increasing efficiency ✔Materiel  – Reducing the support chain burden ✔Waste – Trash into treasure ✔Platform Power and Energy – Enduring energy ✔Energy – Platform thermal management – keeping cool for persistent power ✔Energy  – Deployable power and energy 🖥️🎤An information webinar will be held Tuesday 21 May 2024 22:00 - Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00 AEST. Register below 👇 One-to-one teleconference sessions are available: 🤝29 May 2024 – Register here https://lnkd.in/gGfpH7YX 🤝4 June 2024 – Register here https://lnkd.in/gm3ei2kV 🤝6 June 2024 – Register here https://lnkd.in/gwYKB9JG   Read more https://lnkd.in/eipa7Wtt #DASA #opportunity #researchers #industry #experts #DASACompetition

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Calling all #yorkshire and the #humber innovators from academia and industry who have solutions which can enable defence to achieve greater self-sufficiency and operational endurance for a deployed force. This competition has seven challenge areas. Challenge 1: Food – feeding the winning edge Challenge 2: Water – harvest and recycle water with increasing efficiency Challenge 3: Materiel – reducing the supply chain burden Challenge 4: Waste - trash into treasure Challenge 5: Platform Power & Energy – enduring energy Challenge 6: Platform Thermal Management – keeping cool for persistent power Challenge 7: Deployed Power & Energy – energy fuels persistence #funding #fundingopportunities

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New Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Podcast discusses the results of the latest IGU gas price survey. 👉 Link to podcast: https://lnkd.in/egxVFGD2 🎙 In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Mike Fulwood about the results of the latest IGU gas price survey. 🎙 Mike has been conducting the survey, which looks at the formation methodologies and levels of wholesale gas prices, since 2005, with more than 100 countries now included. 🎙 During the podcast they discuss the change in price formation away from oil-linked pricing towards gas-on-gas market pricing as well as the gradual decline in regulated prices over the past 18 years. 🎙 They contrast the differing approaches in different regions and also consider the significant increase in spot LNG trading since 2016, when the first US LNG export project was launched. 🎙 On price levels the discussion centers around the overall increase in the average global price over the period but also looks at the impact of the 2022 energy crisis in various regions and how the differing regional pricing models impacted global trade over the past two years. All of our #podcasts are available on #spotify and #applemusic #Gas #IGU #Imports #LNG #Pipeline #Price #priceformation

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