Hydrogen
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'World first': SSE and Equinor plot major blue hydrogen power plant in Scunthorpe
Partnership will explore whether SSE's under-construction Keadby 2 gas-fired power station could be ‘progressively decarbonised’ through hydrogen blending
British Airways leads $24.3m investment in hydrogen aircraft developer ZeroAvia
Shell and Systemiq also among investors in developer which aims to begin operating first commercial-scale 50-seater aircraft by 2026
Do the UK's hydrogen ambitions risk being 'captured' by fossil fuel companies?
Fossil fuel firms are increasingly eyeing up plans for blue hydrogen production, but think tank E3G fears the nascent sector risks locking in a new generation of high carbon infrastructure and jobs
'Wholesale transformation': Could net zero mission deliver 1.7 million UK green jobs by 2030?
Net zero transition promises major jobs boost but poses risks for high carbon regions in the Midlands, North, and Scotland, according to a wide-ranging new analysis
'Denial and delusion': Green groups slam government refusal to rule out new North Sea oil and gas exploration
But Ministers insist end to financial support for overseas fossil fuel energy projects, £16bn transition plan for North Sea, and climate compatibility test for new projects can put UK on track to net zero emissions
'Build back greener': Government announces £54m funding boost for electric trucks and hydrogen buses
Three projects across the UK aimed at cutting emissions from heavy transport to share government-led funding
BP unveils plans for 1GW blue hydrogen production facility in Tees Valley
Oil major announces intention to build major hydrogen plant just days after government grants funding for carbon transportation and storage network in region
National Grid swoops for Western Power Distribution in £7.8bn deal
Deal forms part of 'strategic pivot towards electricity' for National Grid as it also set out plans to explore creating a major UK hydrogen gas network
Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy: All the key policies at a glance
An all-you-need-to-know guide to the green measures unveiled in the government's plan to cut CO2 from industry, schools and hospitals
AFC Energy and Mace join forces to swap diesel for hydrogen in UK construction
The construction industry is seeking ways to replace diesel generators as a source of temporary power on construction sites
Tees Valley: Government announces £5m funding boost for hydrogen transport hub 'masterplan'
Pop-up trials at the site could see local shops, supermarkets, and transport firms benefit from cutting-edge hydrogen technologies
Study: Heat pumps far cheaper than hydrogen for heating EU homes
Hydrogen boilers would cost EU homes double compared to heat pumps, International Council on Clean Transportation estimates
Centrica pulls forward its net zero target to 2045
British Gas owner and UK's largest energy supplier unveils accelerated decarbonisation timeline as it reports major losses for 2020 financial year
The steel industry will soon have little use for Cumbrian coal
Global market forces and the impending shift towards greener forms of steel manufacturing will likely render plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria redundant, writes Andrew Warren
Nuclear question: Are new avenues opening up for the UK's hydrogen roadmap?
The energy industry's interest in low carbon hydrogen is building fast, and the nuclear industry reckons it could yet have a crucial role to play
Green ambulance? NHS plots hydrogen-fuelled prototype for London
Government-funded project aims to deliver prototype zero emission vehicle to London Ambulance Service NHS Trust later this year
The Hy Life: UK's first hydrogen-fuelled show homes to open Gateshead
Set to open to the public in April 2021, the two semi-detached homes in Gateshead will showcase a range of hydrogen-fuelled appliances, BEIS said
Green hydrogen trialled at Port Talbot cement factory
Hanson UK teams up with Swansea University for research into replacing fossil fuels in cement production
Shell confirms oil production has peaked as it unveils 'accelerated' green plan
Oil and gas giant sets sights on developing science-based climate targets, as hydrogen, nature based solutions, carbon capture, utility business, and electric vehicle infrastructure all earmarked for increased investment
Hydrogen for home heating: A hot topic for the UK's net zero strategy
A new report argues replacing the gas grid with hydrogen is unrealistic for many buildings in the short term, but net zero heating has few easy solutions
The UK government will have to increase its hydrogen production target - how bold will it be?
The PM's 10 Point Plan targets 5GW of UK hydrogen production by 2030, yet Scotland, Wales and NI combined look set to go higher, explains Beyond2050 founder Rob Dale
Hydrogen for heat? The government must look past the hot air
Thee government should aim to unleash commercial-scale heat pump projects instead of hydrogen for heating, argues Kevin Stickney, managing director of Erda Energy and part of the Pump It Up campaign
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