Slash North Sea taxes to save 30,000 jobs, Miliband urged
“I think the right thing to do is to revisit the policy and have a look at what is needed now, because clearly the world has moved on and the situation is different.” A spokesman for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said: “We are working at pace to ensure the UK’s transition […]
Ed Miliband ‘poised to miss’ 2030 offshore wind targets
Ed Miliband’s ambitious targets for offshore wind energy by 2030 are facing significant challenges, according to a recent report by BloombergNEF. The Energy Secretary’s goal of reaching 43 gigawatts (GW) of offshore windfarm capacity appears to be out of reach, with the analysis predicting a shortfall of 10GW. This setback comes as Ørsted, the world’s […]
New Zealand abandons Jacinda Ardern’s net zero push
New Zealand has made a significant policy shift by abandoning its pursuit of net zero emissions. The government has revoked a ban on drilling for oil and gas, as confirmed in the latest budget announcement. This decision marks the end of a policy originally introduced by former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in 2018, who had […]
Trump approves New York wind turbines that dwarf the Statue of Liberty
Donald Trump has given the green light for a massive offshore wind energy project off the coast of New York that could provide power for up to half a million homes. The Empire Wind project, which is set to cost around $5 billion (£3.8 billion), will consist of 138 enormous wind turbines, each standing three […]
Major setback for Miliband as North Sea wind farm project halted
The development of a massive offshore wind farm in the North Sea has been abruptly halted by its developer, Ørsted, dealing a significant blow to the UK’s ambitious net zero targets. The Hornsea 4 project, which was intended to power 2.6 million British homes, has been put on hold due to escalating costs and interest […]
Tens of thousands of seabirds ‘at risk from proposed wind farm’
The proposed construction of one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms on Scotland’s east coast has sparked concerns from wildlife charities over the potential impact on seabird populations. The project, which would consist of 307 turbines at Berwick Bank in the Firth of Forth, is estimated to result in the death and displacement of […]
Giant floating wind farms to be moored off south-west coast
Giant floating wind farms are set to be moored off Britain’s south-west coast as part of Ed Miliband’s ambitious green energy plans. The Crown Estate and the Energy Department are currently working on proposals to rent out large parts of the UK’s seabed to offshore wind companies for the construction of 300m turbines, which will […]
Ed Miliband to visit China amid wind farm security fears
Ed Miliband is set to embark on a crucial trip to China to discuss enhanced energy cooperation, despite mounting apprehensions surrounding Beijing’s involvement in British infrastructure, particularly in the realm of wind farms. The Energy Secretary is scheduled to depart on March 17 and will engage in discussions aimed at securing potential investments in UK […]
North Sea oil is a test of Keir's growth goals
The debate over new offshore oil and gas projects in the North Sea is heating up, putting Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s commitment to growth to the test. The Rosebank and Jackdaw schemes, which could meet close to 10% of the country’s energy needs, are facing opposition from environmentalists within the Labour Party. A recent ruling […]
Offshore wind developer axes boss as net zero stalls
Britain’s largest offshore wind developer, Ørsted, has made a significant change in its leadership team as the global push towards achieving net zero emissions encounters obstacles. Mads Nipper, the current chief executive of Ørsted, will be stepping down immediately, and Rasmus Errboe, who currently holds the position of deputy chief executive and chief commercial officer, […]