Energy news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in the Energy industry in the UK:

AI energy demand could hinder net zero progress and outstrip supply According to a new study from McKinsey & Company, the fervour for digital and AI capabilities is creating greater energy needs – even as the world struggles to meet its pre-GenAI net zero targets.
18 November 2024
Capco launches energy practice in the UK market Global management and technology consultancy Capco has rolled out its energy practice in the UK. The wing will be headed up by Rob Deakin, who has been with the consultancy for more than 13 years.
14 November 2024
How Project One helped Elgin boost its leadership capability development When solar firm Elgin determined it needed help preparing its leadership structures for scaling, it tapped Project One for help.
12 November 2024
How GIS helps utilities plan for climate change and energy transition Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can help companies build digital maps of their assets, and supply real-time data about their use, enabling utility companies to plan and deliver important changes
18 July 2024
Existing technology can make vital difference for energy transition The International Energy Agency has said that the energy transition is ‘picking up speed’.
11 March 2024
UK must step up reskilling efforts for net zero push Four million workers in the UK will need retraining by 2030 to support the nation’s transition to a low-carbon economy, according to a new research from Bain & Company.
08 February 2024
Nuclear capacity must triple by 2050, Capgemini argues If the world is to meet its net zero targets by 2050, the consumption of electricity will need to quadruple, to accommodate for the phasing out of burning fuels like petrol and gas.
12 January 2024
Green energy will dominate electricity generation by 2038 The global energy transition from fossil fuel energy sources to renewable alternatives is gaining momentum, according to a new report from EY.
09 January 2024
Petrofac hires Moelis and Teneo to advise financial restructuring The board of London-listed energy services company Petrofac has selected Moelis & Company and Teneo as advisors to its major restructuring overhaul.
18 December 2023
'Recycled' tools could be key to UK hydrogen transformation The UK’s net zero efforts hang in the balance, according to a recent scientific report.
20 November 2023
Interest spikes risk rise of zombie companies in energy sector New research suggests that the number of so-called ‘zombie companies’ has risen across the global economy.
16 November 2023
Growing demand in battery industry calls for innovation – and recycling Solutions will need to be found to meet increasing demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.
25 September 2023
'Portfolio management key for investment agenda of energy companies' To meet energy transition demands, utilities companies need to coordinate their resources in ways the sector is historically unprepared for.
08 August 2023
Adair Turner on the transition to a net zero global economy At a recent event organised by management consultancy Eden McCallum, Adair Turner – the Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission and (and the former Chairman of the Financial Services Authority) –
04 April 2023
EV charging startup Indra raises £20 million in Series B Indra Renewable Technologies, a provider of smart electrical vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, has secured over £20 million in a series B funding.
13 March 2023
Cognizant to help Centrica stay agile in changing energy market Energy services provider Centrica has selected Cognizant to develop future services – including electric vehicle charging, and IoT deployments – as well as regulatory change such a price-caps.
18 October 2022
Mott MacDonald launches new tool for investment in climate resilience In collaboration with the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment, engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald has helped roll out a new programme which rewards the financing of climate resilience.
07 October 2022
Alantra completes final close of its Energy Transition Fund Investment management advisory Alantra has collaborated with energy infrastructure firm Enagás to launch a new fund. The Klima Energy Transition Fund raised a hard cap of €210 million.
03 October 2022
Wafa Jafri on the importance of diversity to the energy transition Leading the energy and mobility deal strategy team at Big Four professional services firm KPMG, Wafa Jafri has long been recognised for her pioneering approach to inclusive leadership.
30 September 2022
Consumers scaling back spending due to energy spike and inflation With inflation on the rise, amid a sustained period of wage stagnation, consumer spending in the UK is dipping dramatically.
20 September 2022
Failing net zero transition could cost world $178 trillion by 2070 Should world leaders find a way to collaborate and oversee a systemic transition to a decarbonised economy, the global economy could enjoy five-decade gains of more than $40 trillion.
04 August 2022
Majority of UK workplaces not equipped for extreme heat With temperatures reaching record highs, new research has shown that fewer than half of commercial properties in the UK have an energy efficiency rating which could help cope with heat waves.
28 July 2022
ERM boosts marine environment capabilities with MarineSpace deal Global sustainability consultancy ERM has acquired MarineSpace for an undisclosed fee.
11 July 2022
ERM receives UK Government funding for low carbon hydrogen projects Sustainability and engineering advisory ERM has won major funding from the UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Competition.
30 May 2022
Ofgem spends big on consultants to help with energy crisis work The UK’s spiralling energy crisis has seen Ofgem turn to consultants for help at a record rate.
09 May 2022
Global demand for lithium-ion batteries to quadruple by 2030 As global demand for lithium-ion batteries grows rapidly, manufacturers cannot ignore supply chain risks any longer.
25 April 2022
PA Consulting to oversee Local EV charging infrastructure fund The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has selected a consortium of external partners to support the delivery of the new Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.
29 March 2022
The IPCC report has made it abundantly clear: act now The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its second report as part of the 6th assessment series, providing stark insights into the global impacts of climate change.
17 March 2022
Elexon selects BJSS to support data workstream of Helix programme Consultants from BJSS and Elexon will collaborate on a major transformation, which could deliver net benefits to British energy consumers of more than £4 billion.
22 February 2022
Energy transition is driving new models in the energy and utilities Energy companies implementing a shift to new and sustainable energy models enjoy a 3% growth in customers, according to new research.
01 February 2022
Russia-Ukraine tensions may exacerbate UK energy crisis The price of gas has already seen a growing number of energy firms collapse, while UK customers see bills go through the roof.
28 January 2022
Arup joins geothermal energy project consortium Engineering consultancy Arup has joined a consortium of businesses, engineers and energy experts to explore and develop deep geothermal energy projects in Northern Ireland.
17 January 2022

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