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In the second of our Shale Updates following the publication of the Government's criteria for the 14th Round of Petroleum Exploration Development Licences (PEDLs), we look at the likely impact of the new planning guidance and Infrastructure Bill proposals for automatic subterranean rights.

Kwasi Kwarteng, UK Business and Energy Secretary is reported to have said on 20 September that "My task is to ensure that any energy supplier failures cause the least amount of disruption to consumers".

A consortium of six partners including Synhelion SA is set to undertake SUN-to-LIQUID II, the second leg of a project which, so far, has demonstrated solar-thermochemical fuel production...

In recent times, a number of factors have brought a perfect storm to energy markets, particularly in the fossil fuel sector.

The UK's new Labour government aims to achieve zero carbon electricity by 2030, establish a state-owned green energy company, accelerate clean energy projects, lift restrictions on onshore wind, and prioritize green finance and electric vehicle adoption.

As the UK expands its renewable energy capacity, the critical challenge of efficient energy storage comes into focus. Exploring innovative solutions beyond traditional battery systems, this analysis examines how "air batteries" - including liquid air energy storage (LAES) and compressed air energy storage (CAES) - are emerging as promising technologies for long-duration energy storage, with commercial-scale projects now moving from concept to reality.

In a speech delivered on 18 November 2015 and a subsequent written statement, Amber Rudd has set out the government's vision for the future of energy supply in the UK.

Boz Michaelowska-Howells and Jessica Derwent discuss how consumer law can be a force for good when it comes to protecting the environment.

The European Union is to approve the state aid deal to fund the construction and operation of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, with the developer, EDF Energy.

It's not been a good week for green claims and airlines. Today's publication of a decision by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority to ban a poster ad published by Lufthansa...

Shell is being taken to court over oil spills; the UK is trying to tighten transparency rules on Modern Slavery at the same time as they water down protections.

Shepherd and Wedderburn, the largest Scottish-headquartered UK law firm, has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and signed the Edinburgh Climate Compact.

Supplementary guidance has been issued by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for assessing the effects of downstream scope 3 emissions on climate from offshore oil and gas projects.

Following the appointment of David Cameron as the new Prime Minister, and the formation of the new Government, the release of the full text of the high-level coalition agreement reached between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats has thrown some light on future energy policy under the coalition.

The development of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is gaining momentum due to global clean energy policies, rising investments, and innovation. Increasing patents in this field highlight advancements in BIPV technology, essential for sustainable architecture.

Following an 8 day trial in the Commercial Court, judgment was handed down on 27 March, dismissing LGO's case.

Aberdeen and granite are synonymous with one another. It was the economic bedrock on which the city was built – both figuratively and literally, as anyone who knows the city well would attest.

This is the first in a series of articles focussed on the competitive and challenging Construction sector.