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Inverness energy firm Aurora Energy Services is to create up to 350 new jobs 📈 The business said the expansion is in reaction to a "wide range of growth opportunities". Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eaEwaRsU

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This week, our Chief Commercial Officer Ian Radley shares insights with Utility Week on National Gas’s three-molecule strategy and why hydrogen is essential to Britain’s long-term energy pathway.   We're laying the foundations for a hydrogen economy by investing in the infrastructure and innovation needed to make it happen. With the right policy signals, including a positive decision on hydrogen blending, a commitment to a core hydrogen network, and continued support for critical CCUS pipelines, we stand ready to deliver the systems that will secure Britain’s energy future.   Over the coming weeks, we’ll spotlight how our three-molecule strategy supports government in delivering its clean power goals, while fuelling industry, strengthening energy resilience, and positioning Britain as a world leader in hydrogen and carbon capture.   👉 Read how hydrogen blending could unlock investment, reduce strike prices, and accelerate the UK’s hydrogen market in the full interview: https://lnkd.in/ezt2mMG5

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✅ Consent granted for Dunoon overhead line rebuild We’re pleased to confirm that Scottish Ministers have granted Section 37 consent for our proposed 132kV overhead line rebuild between Dunoon and Loch Long, a vital upgrade to strengthen local electricity infrastructure and support Scotland’s clean power ambitions. The project will: ⚡ Replace ageing infrastructure, some of which was installed in the 1970s ⚡ Enhance network resilience and reliability across Argyll and Bute ⚡ Future-proof the transmission network to meet growing demand Once complete, the new line will connect to SP Energy Networks’ system east of Loch Long, ensuring a stronger, more secure grid for the region. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePsxQbjc

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The global waste crisis is escalating—106.4 million tonnes of non-recyclable waste in the UK alone, emitting 19 megatonnes of GHG annually. At Standard Gas, we see waste as a resource. Our SG100 technology at Scottow Enterprise Park in Norfolk converts non-recyclable waste into clean syngas for energy and waste-derived biochar for carbon sequestration, offering a carbon-negative alternative to landfill and incineration. The waste-to-energy sector is poised for growth, driven by policies like the UN’s SDG 11 and rising demand for circular economy solutions. By producing affordable, scalable biochar, we’re not just managing waste—we’re creating value for agriculture, construction, and beyond. What trends are you seeing in waste-to-energy? Let’s start a conversation! #WasteToEnergy #CircularEconomy #SG100 #Sustainability #innovation #technology #climate Find out more at www.standardgas.com

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Did you hear the news earlier this week that Scottish company Skyrora Ltd is set to become the first to manufacture and launch a suborbital vehicle into space from the UK? This milestone helps to cement Scotland's place as the next big commercial space launch nation 🚀 Did you know? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland is at the forefront of launch capabilities in the UK 🌎 Scotland has low-risk, geographically advantageous conditions required to reach low earth orbit from mainland Europe 🛰️ Scotland is one of the largest manufacturers of small satellites anywhere in the world Find out more about Scotland's space tech industry 👉  https://ow.ly/J8ui50WANFm #ScotlandIsNow #Space

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Exploring the Future of Clean Energy in North Yorkshire 🔬 🌍 The Knapton H2 Storage consortium has secured ‘discovery’ funding from Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) to explore the potential for underground hydrogen storage near the Knapton power plant. Led by Northern Gas Networks, and partnered with Centrica Energy Storage +, British Geological Survey (BGS), Third Energy Onshore and the The University of Edinburgh, this study will assess the region’s geological suitability for large-scale hydrogen storage. This is a critical step in decarbonising gas-fired peaking plants and strengthening the UK’s energy resilience. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHtCP6pG

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Hydrogen blended into UK's national gas transmission system for the first time British firms say trial proves technical and operational viability of 2% #H2 mix in existing gas #pipelines and #power stations #hydrogen #gas #uk #blending #hydrogenblending #gasnetworks Centrica National Gas https://lnkd.in/eqEXhQMT

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BOOSTING THE BIO-LNG AMBITIONS OF THE UK ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR WITH GASREC Centrica has secured a minority stake in Gasrec, the UK’s largest dual provider of bio-LNG and bio-CNG to the road transport sector. With this investment, Gasrec will fuel the next phase of its infrastructure ambitions. The company plans to open a UK-wide network of open-access refueling stations that will supply renewable bio-LNG to support the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles. At Centrica Energy, we are excited to be part of this journey with Gasrec. We see growing demand for decarbonising the mobility and maritime sector, and as the number of gaseous trucks and refueling infrastructure increases, we will continue to expand our portfolio across the UK and wider Europe, supporting both existing and new customers. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e8n5Ca5s #CentricaEnergy #EnergisingAGreenerFairerFuture

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From Blackhillock to Kilmarnock: powering grid stability in Scotland With Phase 1 of Blackhillock now live, another milestone in Great Britain’s energy transition is moving closer to reality. Kilmarnock South—an even larger project—is a 300 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage facility that will: ✅ Cut over 3.4 million tonnes of CO₂ ✅ Deliver an estimated £1 billion in energy system savings by reducing wasted renewable power over 15 years. We’re proud to once again partner with Zenobē and Wärtsilä, delivering 102 Medium Voltage Power Stations (MVPS) with our Sunny Central Storage UP inverters. Together, these solutions provide the critical grid services—inertia, short-circuit support, and fast frequency response—needed to strengthen the grid as the UK accelerates its transition from fossil fuels. Set to be operational by late 2025, Kilmarnock South will play a key role in making a 100% renewable grid not only achievable—but stable and resilient. SMA Solar UK & Ireland | Florian Bechtold | Aaron Gerdemann | Daniel Duckwitz

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