by westoncompliance | Jan 23, 2024 | DESNZ, Energy Security, Hydrogen, Net Zero, Renewables, UK
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published clarification questions to the hydrogen allocation round 2, which was announced in December 2023, along with the latest responses. Read more… Source: DESNZ.
by westoncompliance | Jan 9, 2024 | Consultation, DESNZ, Energy Security, Policy, Storage, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking views on the policy framework to enable investment in long-duration electricity storage. This consultation sets out DESNZ’s intention to develop a cap and floor mechanism to overcome the...
by westoncompliance | Dec 8, 2023 | Carbon Capture and Storage, DESNZ, Energy Security, Liquefied natural gas (LNG), UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published an update to the Energy Security Plan (published March 2023). This sets out the possible future role of gas storage and other forms of supply-side flexibility sources – liquefied natural gas and...
by westoncompliance | Nov 23, 2023 | Consultation, DESNZ, Energy Security, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) sought views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure. The outcome has resulted in DESNZ making a significant number of amendments to the text of the...
by westoncompliance | Nov 23, 2023 | DESNZ, Development, Energy Security, Policy, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has produced several national policy statements for developers of energy projects. The planning guidance for developers covers: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN-1) National Policy Statement...
by westoncompliance | Nov 22, 2023 | DESNZ, Energy Security, Offshore Installation, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) are seeking evidence to support policy development on how to ensure the Offshore Transmission Owner regime remains fit for purpose. This call for evidence closes at 11:59pm on 22 January 2024. Read more…...
by westoncompliance | Nov 9, 2023 | DESNZ, Energy Security, Licensing, Net Zero, UK
The UK government has introduced the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill to Parliament today (Wednesday 8 November) to boost the UK economy, energy security and transition to net zero. The legislation will require annual oil and gas licensing rounds subject to stringent...
by westoncompliance | Nov 6, 2023 | Energy Security, Licensing, Net Zero, UK
The Government is taking further steps to support the UK’s transition to net zero by confirming new licensing opportunities. Read more… Source: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP.
by westoncompliance | Nov 6, 2023 | Climate Change, DESNZ, Energy Security, Net Zero, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced a partnership between the UK and German governments to help secure safe, affordable and clean energy for consumers in both nations for the long term and bolster energy security. Under the...
by westoncompliance | Nov 2, 2023 | Carbon Capture and Storage, CO2, Decommissioning, Energy Security, Environment, ESOS, Hydrogen, Licensing, Net Zero, OPRED, Transport, UK
The Energy Act is the newest piece of landmark legislation, aiming to make provision about energy production and security and the regulation of the energy market, including provision about the licensing of carbon dioxide transport and storage; about commercial...
by westoncompliance | Oct 30, 2023 | DESNZ, Energy Security, Net Zero, Ofgem, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Ofgem, The Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP, and Andrew Bowie MP have released a very important piece of new legislation that has become law. The Energy Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and will transform the UK’s...
by westoncompliance | Sep 19, 2023 | BEIS, Carbon Capture and Storage, CO2, Decommissioning, DESNZ, Energy Security, Information and Samples, Policy, Storage, Transport, UK
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a number of policy statements relating to the Energy Security Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 6th July 2022. (See also: previous news item in January 2023). The...
by westoncompliance | Sep 19, 2023 | Consultation, DESNZ, Energy Security, Hydrogen, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking views to help us further assess the case for hydrogen blending and lead options for its implementation, if enabled. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 27 October 2023. Read more… Source:...
by westoncompliance | Sep 8, 2023 | Consultation, DESNZ, Energy Security, Net Zero, Renewables, UK
Between April and May 2023, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) called for evidence aiming to understand the possible benefits and drawbacks of valuing factors other than just price in the allocation of Contracts for Difference. It considered...
by westoncompliance | Sep 8, 2023 | CO2, DESNZ, Energy Security, Environment, Net Zero, Renewables, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has published the outcome of Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 which commenced on 30 March 2023. Read more… Source: DESNZ.
by westoncompliance | Sep 4, 2023 | BEIS, DESNZ, Energy Security, UK
The UK has around 30 million buildings contributing to the national emissions, therefore this guidance sets out changes to be made to regulations dealing with the energy performance of buildings. Read more… Source: BEIS DESNZ.
by westoncompliance | Aug 14, 2023 | Decommissioning, Energy Security, Environment, OPRED, UK
The Offshore Decommissioning Unit (ODU) department of Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) have changed their email address from odu@beis.gov.uk to odu@energysecurity.gov.uk. OPRED have requested if you have questions or queries...
by westoncompliance | Jun 28, 2023 | Energy Security, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, UK
The North Sea’s massive potential contribution to energy security, net zero, jobs and investment topped the agenda at an industry and government summit in Aberdeen on Tuesday, 27 June. The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) hosted Graham Stuart, Minister of State...
by westoncompliance | May 12, 2023 | Data, Energy Security, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Stewardship, UK
Seven projects capable of producing almost 100 million barrels and requiring about £1.1 billion of expenditure have been approved by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) since the start of 2022. They can significantly boost the UK’s security of supply as we...
by westoncompliance | May 2, 2023 | DESNZ, Energy Security, Environment, Net Zero, Policy, Regulatory Process, UK
This Order in Council is made under sections 1 and 2 of the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975. It makes provision in connection with the establishment of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the...
