Energy
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ASTA has extended its Siemens Energy conductor partnership. The agreement runs to 2032 and supports copper conductor supply for transformer and high-voltage infrastructure manufacturing.
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Eurelectric has warned PFAS rules could disrupt grid equipment. The organisation is seeking targeted derogations and realistic transition periods for critical power-sector components.
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Jacobs will assess environmental conditions at Oldbury’s nuclear site. The work will support future planning, design, and permitting decisions for potential UK nuclear capacity.
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SSEN Transmission faces scrutiny over its Kintore-Tealing line. Agricultural, environmental, and consent issues continue shaping the proposed 400kV Scottish grid reinforcement.
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Gresham House has financed three UK battery storage projects. The £141m package supports 397MW/794MWh of capacity across Cockenzie, Monet’s Garden, and Elland 2.
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National Grid will refurbish a key south coast transmission route. Works between Mannington and Nursling will include reconductoring across 115 pylons and steelwork upgrades from June to November 2026.
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Ofgem has warned electricity traders over interconnector capacity auction conduct. The regulator said bids must reflect market fundamentals as cross-border links become more important to GB system balancing.
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PPA negotiations are slowing as buyers and developers diverge. UK renewable deals face pricing, curtailment, and negative pricing pressure.
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Treasury reforms could give Parliament stronger powers over energy approvals. The proposals target delays around power plants, wind farms, and grid connections.
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Intelligent Energy has joined a UK hydrogen aviation development alliance. The company is developing modular fuel cell systems for aircraft, airport operations, and megawatt-scale aerospace applications.