Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is to remove two long stretches of electricity pylons and bury power cables across the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
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Work begins on ‘first-of-its-kind’ gas turbine plant in Lincolnshire
Work has kicked off on the Keadby 2 combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station being developed in Lincolnshire.
Gas maintenance firm to pay £44M for poor performance
Energy regulator Ofgem has fined the UK’s largest gas distribution operator Cadent £44M for failing to keep customers supplied during repair works and for errors in record keeping.
Young engineers called on to design electric vehicle charge points
Young innovators, artists and engineers have been called on to design concepts for electric vehicle charge points.
Final plans drawn up for Mersey Tidal Power project
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are preparing to submit their outline business case for the Mersey Tidal Power project
Calls for oil and gas sector deal thrown out by government
Calls for a £176M oil and gas sector deal have been thrown out by government officials.
Lighthouse | Developing better infrastructure delivery strategies
With the commentary around infrastructure decision-making in recent months, it is sometimes easy to forget the major changes over the last decade that have improved the system for infrastructure prioritisation and planning.
Government urged to act on infrastructure challenges
The Government should adopt the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) recommendations, according to a recent panel discussion.
Interconnector between Ireland and France approved
Energy regulators in France and Ireland have approved plans for a 500km, 700MW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector between the two nations.
Future of Cities | Infrastructure demands
Cities worldwide are growing at a rapid pace. But what is the infrastructure need and what are the opportunities for civil engineers?