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Interesting to what extent EU funding might also be available recognising nationally significant infrastructure. Separately as I understand it, Nick Winser has recently submitted an independent report to DESNZ which they are currently considering (not made public yet) on transitioning to net zero.

Https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/5b097-minster-ryan-signs-joint-declaration-that-will-see-ireland-and-germany-cooperate-with-respect-to-green-hydrogen/#

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in the field of green hydrogen between the Irish Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the German Federal Research Ministry.

Https://www.h2-view.com/story/germany-doubles-domestic-hydrogen-production-target-to-10gw-while-planning-import-strategy/

"The government has said a separate strategy for hydrogen imports is being developed, which is hoped to “signal to partner countries that Germany wants to enter into global partnerships, enable reliable supply chains to Germany, establish sustainable standards, and be available as a technology partner.”

Islandmagee could have a future role in meeting domestic demand and supporting exports to Germany / Europe

Https://www.dw.com/en/hydrogen-germany-reliant-on-emerging-economies/a-66352563

Https://www.porttechnology.org/news/gasunie-kicks-off-e1-5-billion-dutch-hydrogen-network/

For context

Gasunie kicks off €1.5 billion Dutch hydrogen network

Https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/07/25/the-hydrogen-stream-gasunie-reports-strong-interest-in-salt-cavern-h2-storage/

Gasunie said that several market participants reserved capacity for large-scale hydrogen storage at Zuidwending in Groningen, the Netherlands during HyStock’s “Open Season“ process. The requested reservations far outbid the offered storage capacity of 216 GWh. An auction will allocate the available capacity to these market playters. The Dutch gas supplier called the Open Season a “success.” The first storage cavern is currently being developed for hydrogen at Zuidwending. According to current planning, the first cavern will be operational in 2028. The other three caverns will be completed soon after 2030, which would bring the site’s total capacity to up to 4 GW.

Https://www.naval-technology.com/news/uk-type-23-frigates-refit-period-length-increasing/

Https://www.railfreight.com/railfreight/2023/01/27/scottish-rail-project-compromises-to-accommodate-freight-potential/

Great to see all this investment going in near H&W sites which enhan es the potential of the sites, like £15m Appledore Marine Innovation Centre, Belfast Harbour £100m planned investment too.

Https://nic.org.uk/event/coming-up-in-2023/

The Commission’s landmark five-yearly report on future priorities for UK infrastructure, with costed recommendations to government on policy and funding to ensure the country is ready to face the demands and opportunities of the next 30 years.

Hi Stokey

I'm not but I think the company should.

Https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/193/science-and-technology-committee-lords/news/196637/longduration-energy-storage-for-net-zero-inquiry-launched/

The UK is likely to need substantial investment in infrastructure that can store energy across days, weeks, months and years. As recent years have demonstrated, energy security is a crucial economic and societal issue, and is now part of the remit of the new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. A range of technologies – such as hydrogen, compressed air, redox flow batteries, molten salts, or synthetic fuels – could be used to store energy in different forms, or for different durations.

The Committee will explore issues including:

How much medium- and long-duration energy storage will be needed to reach the Government’s targets?

How does this depend on assumptions about the future balance of supply and demand on the grid? For example, what might the role of nuclear power, demand-side management, or interconnectors be?

What technologies can scale up to play a major role in storage? What are their comparative strengths and weaknesses?

What policy support is currently in place to support deployment of storage? Is it sufficient to support deployment at scale?

What non-financial barriers might exist to the deployment of large-scale energy storage and are these being addressed?

Timeline

The Committee invites written contributions to its inquiry by 11.59 pm on Monday 11 September 2023.

Https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/all-age-apprenticeships-in-northern-ireland-win-reprieve-from-savage-budget-cuts/a1735839554.html

"Under all-age apprenticeships, which were announced by former Economy Minister Gordon Lyons last year, the department will fully fund the off the job training element of an apprenticeship under the ApprenticeshipNI programme, regardless of age or sector."

Https://twitter.com/HarlandWolffplc/status/1681998576522600450?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/shipyards/uk-government-scheme-shot-arm-shipbuilding

H&W seem to be the chosen brand to symbolise UK shipbuilding.

Https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2023/07/26/move-to-scale-up-power-interconnectors-announced-by-minister-eamon-ryan/

The first of the two principal provisions of the memorandum is to facilitate increased high-level co-operation and information sharing between Ireland and the UK, “focused on the energy transition and deployment of onshore and offshore renewable energy, including renewable/low-carbon hydrogen”.

The second provision is increased co-operation specifically focused on exploring opportunities for further interconnection between the island of Ireland and the UK, “including offshore hybrid asset projects, which can comprise offshore wind farms, offshore energy islands and hybrid/multipurpose electricity interconnection.

Https://www.gov.uk/government/news/planning-changes-to-speed-up-delivery-of-vital-infrastructure

"Overhaul of planning will speed up delivery of vital projects including off-shore wind, transport links and other major infrastructure"

Thanks Si

Https://splash247.com/uk-debuts-shipyard-credit-guarantee-system/

Nice that H&W pic shown in the article.

Is it a new pic - it's a view of yard contents I haven't seen before. Does anyone have any idea what the kit is?. Thanks.

I think JW said that they don't build barges one at a time, that multiple barge sections are built together and can then be combined for production efficiency. He did say first few barges take longer than last. I interpreted what JW said in the same way as FG.

Thanks Chris