Government organisation Nuclear Waste Services has commenced studies to assess potential sites for suitability to host nuclear waste storage facilities.
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Engineering input vital to rethinking UK energy network
In recent years the electricity network, or rather the way in which we connect to and access the network, has received significant attention. While this attention should be welcomed in helping to identify and then seeking to address issues, the pace at which change is happening is not sufficient if…
Climate Committee calls urgently for clearer policies to reduce emissions in road building, aviation, industry and more
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC’s) confidence in the UK meeting its decarbonisation and net zero goals post-2030 is “markedly less” than it was a year ago and it has pointed out a wide range of holes in the government’s policies for achieving them.
Tidal stream energy development presents growth opportunities for the UK
Tidal stream energy has the potential to contribute to sustainable economic growth in the UK, according to a new report.
National Grid updates proposals for 180km of new electricity network between Essex and Norfolk
Plans for 180km of new electricity network infrastructure have been updated as National Grid sets out another round of consultation for its project to connect the counties to new offshore wind generation.
Bechtel secures role to advise Ukraine on infrastructure rebuild
Bechtel is to play a key role in the rebuilding of Ukraine's war-damaged infrastructure.
Fusion energy projects present the civil engineering sector with huge opportunities
Since the 1950s, fusion and its promise of near-limitless, emission free energy has always been 20 years away, so the old joke goes. But no longer. Today, fusion is expected to be on the grid in the next decade and will create opportunities for the civil engineering sector too.
Final wind turbine installed at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
The 114th and final wind turbine has been installed at Seagreen Wind Farm, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
High Court rejects environmental impact legal challenge against Sizewell C
A legal challenge against against the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk has been rejected by the High Court.
Female industry specialists invited to join NCE’s New Voices list
Putting female role models in the spotlight is a key part of today’s International Women in Engineering Day, which is now an annual event, and NCE is relaunching an initiative to ensure women remain in that spotlight throughout the year.