by westoncompliance | Oct 6, 2026 | Consultation, Emissions, Hydrogen, UK, UK ETS
The UK ETS Authority sought views on two targeted technical changes to the free allocation rules for hydrogen production.The first would treat hydrogen supplied to another refinery or organic chemical installation in the same way as equivalent on-site use, where it...
by westoncompliance | Sep 8, 2026 | Consultation, Emissions, Hydrogen, UK, UK ETS
The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on two targeted technical changes to the free allocation rules for hydrogen production. The first would treat hydrogen supplied to another refinery or organic chemical installation in the same way as equivalent on-site use, where...
by westoncompliance | Mar 27, 2026 | Combustion Plant, Defra, Environment Agency, Hydrogen, NRW, Onshore, Permits and Licences, UK, Welsh Government
The Environment Agency (EA), Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Defra and the Welsh Government have the guidance on the types of permit available, to allow the use of MCP stage 1 screening distances and for hydrogen (for new MCPs only) for gas oil substitutes....
by westoncompliance | Mar 24, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Health and Safety Executive, Hydrogen, Regulatory Process, UK
Regulatory update: The new CCUS and offshore hydrogen production legislation is effective from 6 April 2026.The HSE has published new guidance ahead of implementation to assist in preparing for the changes.Read more…Source: HSE.
by westoncompliance | Mar 19, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Consultation, Health and Safety Executive, Hydrogen, Inspection, Offshore Installation, Pipelines, Safety, UK
The HSE consulted on bringing CCS and hydrogen pipelines under the Pipe-Lines Safety Regulations 1996, including transporting HSE inspectors to offshore wind facilities, in summer 2025.A document titled ‘HSE response to consultation on Carbon Capture Utilisation...
by westoncompliance | Mar 12, 2026 | Health and Safety, HMSO, Hydrogen, Installation, UK
This Order varies the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/240), which applies sections 1 to 59 and 80 to 82 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37) to certain premises and activities in...
by westoncompliance | Mar 12, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, HMSO, Hydrogen, UK
These Regulations amend the Regulations listed below so that the requirements also apply to offshore installations that are used for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (“CCUS”) and for offshore hydrogen production.The Regulations being amended are—the Offshore...
by westoncompliance | Mar 10, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Emissions, Energy Security, Hydrogen, NSTA, Renewables, UK
The NSTA has published its 2026 overview, which provides information about the UK’s offshore energy industry and the NSTA’s role in securing energy production, reducing emissions and accelerating the transition.Read more…Source: NSTA.
by westoncompliance | Feb 6, 2026 | DESNZ, Hydrogen, Regulatory Process, UK
DESNZ has updated the UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard and associated Hydrogen Emissions Calculator through multiple revisions, including publishing new versions of the Standard, bringing it into force for eligibility under the Hydrogen Production Revenue Support...
by westoncompliance | Jan 30, 2026 | CO2, Consultation, DESNZ, Hydrogen, Licensing, OPRED, Renewables, Storage
OPRED and DESNZ have published a scoping report for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of a draft plan to enable future leasing and licensing for offshore renewable energy, offshore gas, and carbon dioxide and hydrogen storage, as well as transitional energy...
by westoncompliance | Dec 4, 2025 | Consultation, DESNZ, Hydrogen, Pipelines, Renewables, UK
DESNZ has published the outcome to the consultation which outlined proposed changes to the economic regulatory framework to best suit the needs of 100% hydrogen pipeline networks, established under the Gas Act 1986. Responses were received from a range of...
by westoncompliance | Nov 4, 2025 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Combustion Plant, Environment, Environment Agency, Hydrogen, Onshore, Permits and Licences, UK
The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on “decarbonisation readiness” for environmental permit applications in England, replacing previous carbon capture readiness rules.The guidance requires new or substantially refurbished combustion power plants...
by westoncompliance | Jul 16, 2025 | Consultation, DESNZ, Hydrogen, Pipelines, Renewables, UK
This DESNZ consultation outlines proposed changes to the economic regulatory framework to best suit the needs of 100% hydrogen pipeline networks, established under the Gas Act 1986. DESNZ is seeking:views on the proposed approachany further evidence to support...
by westoncompliance | Jun 5, 2025 | DESNZ, Energy Security, Hydrogen, Net Zero, UK
DESNZ has published a report which presents findings from the impact evaluation of the Industrial Fuel Switching and Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply innovation programmes.Another report focusing on the processes of the two programmes has been published alongside this...
by westoncompliance | Jun 5, 2025 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Consultation, Hydrogen, Inspection, Offshore Installation, Offshore wind, Pipelines, UK
The HSE is consulting on bringing CCS and hydrogen pipelines under the Pipe-Lines Safety Regulations 1996, and transporting HSE inspectors to offshore wind facilities.An options assessment including early cost benefit analysis has been produced and can be used to...
by westoncompliance | May 13, 2025 | DESNZ, Hydrogen, UK
DESNZ sought evidence on innovative hydrogen-to-power projects which can deliver by 2030, ahead of large scale enabling hydrogen infrastructure.Specifically, this call for evidence looked for technical information to help understand in more detail the type of...
by westoncompliance | Apr 17, 2025 | Hydrogen, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published guidance on the use of hydrogen as fuel, including the advantages, challenges, and regulations associated with its use.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Apr 3, 2025 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Hydrogen, OEUK, UK
The UK Offshore Energies (OEUK) has published a report which explores the emerging role of low-carbon hydrogen in the UK’s energy mix, highlighting its potential to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors including industry, power, and transport. It outlines the UK’s...
by westoncompliance | Apr 1, 2025 | DESNZ, Hydrogen, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking technical evidence on innovative hydrogen to power projects that can deliver by 2030, ahead of large scale enabling hydrogen infrastructure.Specifically, this call for evidence seeks technical...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2025 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Hydrogen, Licensing, NSTA, Offshore wind, Renewables, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) met with the UK government, industry and regulators to discuss the government consultation on ways of fostering an offshore clean energy industry.On 5 March, the government started seeking views on its vision for the North...
