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Partner's News The Energy Hubs – Fill the Backbone report by Hydrogen Scotland member Net Zero Technology Centre highlights the emerging opportunity to export green hydrogen from Scotland into the expanding hydrogen market in Europe. Economic modelling indicates that a 10 GW scale Energy Hub in Scotland producing green hydrogen from floating offshore wind could produce hydrogen for £3.90/kg. To capitalise on this opportunity, Scotland will need to develop strategic Energy Hubs in time to meet this growing demand. https://lnkd.in/gPJgp5SC

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Dedicated Energy Hubs Needed to Transform Scotland into Leading Hydrogen Producer   The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), has today [27 June 2024] launched its ‘Energy Hubs: Fill the Backbone’ report, providing recommendations that will help scale Scotland’s hydrogen production potential and establish itself as a leading exporter of green hydrogen through the development of large-scale energy hubs. 🔽 Find more info in comments below 🔽 #EnergyHubs #Scotland #HydrogenProduction #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen #OilandGas #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy ⤵️ Click Follow on our page to keep up to date with energy news ⤵️

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Scottish Planning - Electricity Act Reforms. On the 28th October, Scottish and UK governments launched consultation on proposed changes to the Electricity Act, which aims to streamline and speed up the approval process for large energy projects in Scotland. The consultation closes on the 29th November. See our PDF guide for an in-depth look at these changes and if you have any questions, please get in touch Sam Edwards Tim Ferguson Claire Waddington #ScottishPlanning #ElectrictyAct #PlanningConsent

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📝 NEW REPORT: State of the Climate for the UK Energy Sector Professionals in weather, climate and energy can now benefit from a 16-month analysis of the key challenges and impacts that face the energy industry. Download the report at https://lnkd.in/eG2adBbg

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Scottish Government announces Green Industrial Strategy   The Green Industrial Strategy announced today (September 11) identifies areas of strength and opportunity for Scotland in the move to a net-zero energy system. It outlines what the Scottish Government and partners will do to create a positive environment for investment and growth. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gBNM5XGT 🔽 Find more info in comments below 🔽 #GreenIndustrialStrategy #Scotland #NetZero #ScottishGovernment #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy ⤵️ Click Follow on our page to keep up to date with energy news ⤵️

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As of today Wednesday 9th October, the UK energy market remains volatile, with key developments shaping the landscape across gas, power, oil, and carbon markets. Gas prices have softened, with the UK NBP Day-Ahead (DA) price settling at 94.35 p/therm, reflecting a decrease from yesterday's levels. The market has reacted to forecasts of milder temperatures expected next week, easing some pressure on demand, particularly as LNG arrivals in Europe continue at a steady pace. Norway's gas exports remained stable at 311.2mcm/day, despite a five-day extension to maintenance at the Kristin gas field, now set to resume operations on October 14. Looking at UK gas demand, the system has opened 19mcm/day long this morning. Lower-than-average temperatures, around three degrees below seasonal norms, have led to a rise in UK LDZ demand. Gas-for-power demand is also up as wind speeds have dipped, reducing renewable generation over the next five days. However, wind levels are expected to rebound after this period. On the LNG front, send-out nominations remain stable at 12mcm/day, with three cargoes expected to arrive in the UK before October 27, alongside a number of deliveries scheduled for Northwest Europe. In the oil market, Brent crude prices edged higher to $77.18/bbl, bolstered by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and lingering concerns over the Chinese economy. Despite this, the price reflects a sharp $3.75 drop from the previous day, suggesting uncertainty continues to cloud the market outlook. UK power prices have followed a similar downward trend. The Day-Ahead Baseload price has fallen to £81.19/MWh, down from £89.09/MWh the previous day. Cooler temperatures have driven up heating demand, but lower wind generation is expected to remain a factor in driving up gas-for-power demand in the coming days. Market sentiment indicates that the decline in power prices could be temporary as forecasts suggest wind generation will pick up next week, stabilising the mix of energy supply. Carbon prices, however, have eased, with the EUA Dec 24 trading at €60.29/tonne. The UK ETS also saw a slight uptick to £36.01/tonne, reflecting some of the broader market uncertainties linked to energy prices and upcoming weather forecasts. Storage levels across Europe remain high at 94.61%, keeping a lid on any further risk premium being priced into gas markets, despite the approaching winter season. UK individual gas storage sites are similarly well-stocked, providing some reassurance to market participants. The interplay of LNG arrivals, storage capacity, and weather-driven demand will continue to influence market prices across the board. With colder weather expected, gas demand is set to stay elevated, but a recovery in renewable output may ease the pressure. Keep an eye on developments in the geopolitical landscape and economic data from China, both of which will likely weigh on market sentiment and energy prices moving forward.

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Scotland's Just Transition Commission joins the call for better energy justice for Scotland's communities. "The Just Transition Commission's recent report highlights the importance of empowering local communities to make the most of the opportunities from the energy transition - this message is at the heart of the work we have been doing with the Scottish Community Coalition on Energy (SCCE). "A number of the key messages in the report directly overlap with the SCCE's own calls to action, including capacity building for communities, scaling up opportunities for 100% community owned energy projects, reserving space on the grid for community energy and maximising community benefits and shared ownership opportunities. "Our shared vision is an opportunity and we look forward to working with the Just Transition Commission to bring about a Fair Energy Deal for Scottish communities", Zoe Holliday - CES' CEO. Report: https://lnkd.in/eXuQnij3 #communityenergy #communityownership #communityjustice #sharedownership

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💭 Yselkla Farmer, CEO of BEAMA, the UK trade association for energy infrastructure and systems, comments on the Climate Change Committee’s latest report and why consistent government policy must underpin progress. "The CCC’s expertise and impartiality is critical to the UK’s successes in reducing national carbon emissions, while providing evidence-based recommendations for additional action to complete our journey to Net Zero by 2050," writes Farmer. "The CCC’s reporting alongside the commercial and sector-specific insight provided by BEAMA, the trade association for energy infrastructure and systems, will equip the new government with the data and insights necessary to develop positive policies that can facilitate industrial growth, decarbonisation, and energy security." Read the full opinion piece over on our website here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eehNHcFD #theengineer #climatechange #government #policy #netzero

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ENA unveils general election manifesto on energy priorities. The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has released its 2024 general election manifesto, outlining priorities for ensuring reliable energy while transforming the grid to meet the UK's net zero target. #climatechange #climatecrisis #climateaction #climatesolutions #netzero #sustainabilty #energycrisis #energycosts #energyprices #energysecurity

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Scotland’s climate targets revised: Industry response. Industry leaders express disappointment over the Scottish Government’s decision to retract climate targets, emphasising the importance of maintaining investor confidence. Climate Change Committee Scottish Renewables Claire Mack The Association for Decentralised Energy #energybills #energycosts #energycrisis #energyefficiency #energyprices #energytransition #gasprices

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📢 CCUS & CCSA Mentions in the GB Energy Bill Debate 🔎 During yesterday’s Committee Stage debate on the GB Energy Bill in the House of Lords, Lord Naseby proposed amendments backed by the CCSA and Hydrogen UK to widen the definition of clean energy to include low-carbon technologies like CCUS and CCS-enabled hydrogen. Lord Naseby highlighted that this approach would: 🔹 Unlock growth and investment in low-carbon technologies like CCUS and CCS-enabled hydrogen 🔹 Align the Bill with the UK’s net zero ambitions 🔹 Reaffirm the UK’s potential to be a global leader in low-carbon technologies Lord Philip Hunt confirmed the Government’s commitment to CCUS and CCS-enabled hydrogen, stating: 🔹 Government sees hydrogen and CCUS as vital technologies for net zero and just transition for North Sea industries 🔹 CCS-enabled hydrogen is critical for energy security and the transition to net zero 🔹 Long-term certainty for sectors like hydrogen and CCUS is crucial, with alignment needed with planning reforms and infrastructure 🛠️ Without an expanded definition of clean energy in the Bill, we risk excluding essential transitional technologies that are critical for achieving net zero. CCUS and low-carbon hydrogen are key to decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors and should be included in the Bill to ensure a comprehensive clean energy strategy. 💡 These amendments will give GB Energy the flexibility to support the full range of low-carbon technologies needed to secure a sustainable and resilient energy future. #CCUS | #CarbonCapture | #NetZero | #CCSEnabledHydrogen

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Virtual Event | Wednesday 22nd May at 2pm BST Energy Transition Tracker: Implications for Business – US/UK Webinar As renewables, decarbonisation, and electrification dominate headlines, Brunswick’s latest Energy Transition Tracker provides unique insights into the views and perspectives of US & UK opinion leaders over time, and the latest trends in the evolving landscape. Join our panel of experts for a virtual panel discussion outlining the key findings from our survey, and the implications for businesses with a stake in the transition. Our panellists will discuss: *The role of different energies and technologies. *What the transition means for the upcoming US & UK elections. *The role of the US and UK in the transition versus the rest of the world. *The importance of critical metals and minerals. Register here to join the conversation: https://ow.ly/Rl3F50RAsN1

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Is the Energy from Waste sector really the 'dirtiest' form of power in the UK? We hear about the sector's thoughts, plus many more news stories in this week's EfW Net news bulletin. 👉 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e7Pnty72

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What are the major benefits and the chief barriers to reform of the energy market? ⚙️ To deliver energy market reform, Government must set our a clear roadmap. Otherwise there is risk we may encounter an imbalance of supply, security and safety issues. ECA's Head of External Affairs, Jane Dawson, explores how the Government should move forward with this reform and learn more about ECA's work to enable positive change for electrotechnical contractors: https://lnkd.in/e6FxxJ9r #EnergyReform #NetZero

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