EDF’s West Burton A to continue operation ‘in light of the ongoing energy crisis’
EDF has agreed to keep its coal-fired West Burton A power plant running through the upcoming winter amidst the ongoing uncertainty in the energy sector.
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BEIS calls on ESO to explore ways to boost non-gas-fired capacity including coal
Secretary of state Kwasi Kwarteng has called on National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) to explore options for bolstering energy security ahead of the winter, including utilising more coal.
Kwarteng calls for O&G majors to reinvest in clean energy technologies as bp announces surging profits and investment
Secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy (BEIS) Kwasi Kwarteng has called on North Sea oil and gas producers to invest in “the clean energy technologies of the future".
T-4 Capacity Market clears at record high of £30.59/kW/year marking ‘watershed moment’
The T-4 Capacity Market auction has cleared at a record high of £30.59/kW/year, due largely to the decommissioning of old assets and higher capacity needs.
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All capacity clears at maximum price of £75/kW/y in Capacity Market T-1 auction
As expected, the Capacity Market’s T-1 auction has entirely cleared in the first round at its highest ever price.
UK government rejects controversial AQUIND interconnector
The UK government has refused development consent for the controversial AQUIND interconnector.
Government to review Energy Retail Market Strategy following supplier collapses
The government is to review the Energy Retail Market Strategy in light of the slew of supplier collapses in 2021.
Net zero electricity grid by 2035 target announced to ‘strengthen Britain’s energy security’
The UK has set a new 2035 target for fully decarbonising the electricity system following a tumultuous period for the sector.
BEIS stresses need for more renewables to reduce volatile global gas price risk
Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is today (20 September) convening a roundtable on the way forward for the energy industry following high gas prices and supplier exits.