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 […]
19 Nov 2024
A new electricity superhighway has been greenlit between Scotland and England which will help boost energy security, cut bills and hit Government green targets. Approval has also been achieved for five new undersea energy links which will utilise North Sea wind energy. A £2 billion funding package has been awarded to build a proposed new […]
28 Apr 2020
Ofgem delivers boost to wind developers with approval of Shetland-mainland electricity link BusinessGreen: A proposal to build a 600MW subsea power cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland has been given preliminary approval by energy regulator Ofgem, in welcome news for renewables developers hoping to tap the northerly island’s powerful winds. A final decision will […]