16 Jun 2026
Photo by Owen Wei The UK and Japan have agreed a landmark Offshore Wind Compact worth up to £9 billion, unlocking Japanese investment into floating offshore wind projects and cementing the UK’s position as Japan’s leading clean energy partner in Europe. The agreement was signed by Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Sanae Takaichi at Downing […]
26 May 2026
Photo by Woody Wan Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping reforms to protect offshore wind farms, power stations and other critical clean energy projects from legal challenge, in a move that could significantly accelerate the consenting of new marine renewable infrastructure around the UK’s coastline. Under proposals published by HM Treasury on 20 May, Parliament […]
18 May 2026
Photo by Peter Kostov Speaking at the State Opening of Parliament on 13 May, King Charles III confirmed a sweeping legislative programme for 2026–27, anchored by an Energy Independence Bill and a Clean Water Bill. For marine professionals, the speech contained both significant opportunity and pointed omissions. “My Ministers believe that energy independence must be a […]
31 Mar 2026
Photo by Galen Crout Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a “Get Britain Drilling” campaign, calling on the government to lift its moratorium on new North Sea oil and gas licences as rising global energy prices – triggered by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – intensify the political debate over domestic fossil […]
31 Mar 2026
Photo by Rogue Li The Crown Estate has announced plans for a new offshore wind seabed leasing round targeting around 6GW or more of capacity, predominantly off the north-east coast of England. Offshore Wind Leasing Round 6 is scheduled to launch in the first half of 2027, with sites expected to be in water depths suitable […]
31 Mar 2026
Photo by Waldemar Brandt The UK government has announced a grant of up to £64m to develop Port Talbot into the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically designed to support floating offshore wind. The funding will enable Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, to complete the essential design and engineering work needed […]
24 Mar 2026
Photo by Mario Ray The UK government has announced it will open its next renewable energy auction – Allocation Round 8 (AR8) – in July 2026, bringing forward the tender in response to mounting concern over Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband framed the decision as part of a broader drive […]
24 Mar 2026
Photo by Sander Weeteling The Welsh Government has launched a new Renewable Energy Sector Deal, a strategic partnership with industry designed to accelerate the deployment of wind, solar, marine and hydro power across the country. Announced on 18 March, the deal contains 78 commitments, from streamlining planning to building a skilled workforce, and aims to […]
