Infrastructure News
Leading power companies E.On and Dong Energy have scrapped plans for a new offshore wind farm in the Bristol Channel after claiming the project is not commercially viable.
Global gas and electricity consumption has plummeted during the recession, forcing many utility companies to cancel investments in renewable energy infrastructure and technologies, a report has claimed.
All energy projects should benefit from the government's fast track planning proposals, rather than just nuclear power plants, an expert has claimed.
Investment in transport and energy infrastructure must be maintained during the recession if the UK is to return to future economic success, an expert has claimed.
Energy industry executives fear the potential transition to a Conservative government next year could hinder the UK's energy infrastructure development, according to a report.
The Confederation of British Industry is encouraged by the early work of the new Infrastructure Planning Commission, which is now considering its first energy projects.
The Confederation of British Industry says the UK will need at least six new nuclear power plants within the next 20 years in order to meet energy demand and cut carbon emissions.
Five bidders are thought to be in the running to win a £1.5 billion contract for the construction of a new nuclear waste processing plant in Sellafield.
The UK will need to invest up to £200 billion in developing its energy infrastructure over the next decade in order to secure its future energy supply, according to industry regulator Ofgem.
Private equity firm Actis has raised $750 million (£467 million) for its latest fund, which will focus on investments in transport and energy infrastructure across emerging markets.