Equans’ zero carbon solutions director Andrew Spencer discusses how a place-based approach to tackling climate change is pivotal to the decarbonisation of UK communities.
The DESNZ introduces a consultation on the CfD scheme, aiming to open up the AR7 contract auction round for aging onshore projects and enhance renewable energy expansion.
In 2019 the UK became the first major economy to commit to becoming net zero by 2050, however, now 4 years on, we are not on track to achieve this according to the Aldersgate Group’s Net Zero Policy Tracker published in June 2023.
The drive to net zero emissions has taken a significant step forward today (18 May) with the offer of awards for 20 carbon storage licences at offshore sites, including some near Aberdeen, Teesside, Liverpool and Lincolnshire. The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) launched the UK’s first-ever carbon storage licensing round in June 2022, with applications closing in September.