South Downs National Park Authority rejects shale oil planning application
The South Downs National Park Authority planning committee has today unanimously rejected an application to test drill for shale oil at Fernhurst, in West Sussex.
UK Government sets out vision for global climate change deal
The UK Government has said that prosperity and carbon reduction can go hand in hand to grow the world economy in its new vision for a global climate deal published today.
PwC: Global economies must cut carbon emissions at five times current rate
Climate change analysts at global conultancy PwC have estimated that global economies need to cut their energy related carbon emissions for every $ of GDP by 6.2% every year from now to 2100 - more than five times the rate currently achieved.
Renewables industry sets key tests for next Government
Leading renewable energy trade bodies have come together to launch a set of key tests for the political parties ahead of the next general election.
Hydropower firm applies for third water abstraction licence in two months
Hydrosense Renewables Ltd has made its third application in two months to the Environment Agency for a full licence to abstract water for hydroelectric power generation at a number of locations in England.
MeyGen secures £50m tidal array investment
MeyGen, the world’s largest tidal stream development, has today announced that it has agreed terms for a funding package to finance the construction of the first phase of its ground breaking 398MW tidal array project in the Pentland Firth, Scotland.
Energy firm applies for water abstraction licence
Wainstones Energy Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a full licence to abstract water from the River Mersey at Carrington to support a proposed power station at Carrington, Trafford.
Government considers support for renewables projects outside the UK
The UK Government has been considering the benefits of supporting renewable electricity projects located outside the United Kingdom.
UK Government opens new onshore shale gas licensing round
Ministers have today opened the bidding process for companies seeking licences to explore for onshore oil and shale gas across a wide area of the UK and said its framework would accelerate unconventional oil and gas development in a responsible and sustainable way.
Canals and Rivers Trust seek abstraction licence for West Yorks hydro power
The Canals and Rivers Trust has applied to the Environment Agency for a full licence to abstract water for hydro-electric power generation from the River Calder in West Yorkshire.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
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Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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