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Bloomers:)

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-01/us-companies-aim-to-pour-billions-into-northern-ireland-after-brexit-deal#xj4y7vzkg

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-eu-to-formally-adopt-the-windsor-framework

https://www.techexplorist.com/salt-play-key-role-energy-transition/57384/

https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/yellow-shirts-probable-line-up-and-commentary-team-all-you-need-to-know-about-san-marino-versus-northern-ireland/1913491544.html

Northern Ireland will wear their new yellow and black away kit for the first time tonight. The shirt takes inspiration from Belfast’s famous Harland and Wolff shipyard.

https://www.energylivenews.com/2023/03/23/how-will-green-day-rock-the-uks-energy-sector/

Case study: Aldbrough pathfinder project
Aldbrough hydrogen storage, a joint project between SSE and Equinor, has the potential to be one of
the world’s largest hydrogen storage facilities providing 320GWh storage in time to support UK’s 2030
hydrogen target. In advance of this, the SSE's Aldbrough Hydrogen Pathfinder project integrates
hydrogen production via grid electrolysis (with renewable power via a PPA), cavern storage and
49MW hydrogen to power generation using Siemens SGT 800 turbine. By taking an ecosystem
approach, the project has been devised as a "proof-of-concept" for the green hydrogen production to
power value case, delivering valuable system integration learnings that will underpin the development
of hydrogen to power at scale as well as cost benefits that can be applied more widely. The project is
critically dependent on the development of the hydrogen transmission system and would benefit from
‘Fast Track Consenting’ introduced through British Energy Security Strategy.

Perhaps Islandmagee could also benefit from 'Fast Track Consenting' introduced through British Energy Security Strategy

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accelerating-the-growth-of-the-hydrogen-sector-uk-hydrogen-champion-recommendations

It seems to me Islandmagee could dovetail with this development

"This North-South Interconnector will link the electricity transmission networks of Ireland and Northern Ireland by means of a 138km long, high-capacity (1500MW) interconnector. This strategic project, which is being undertaken by EirGrid and SONI in Northern Ireland, will more than double the power transfer between North and South and is deemed critical to the security of electricity supply across the island of Ireland.

In addition, the Interconnector will be able to accommodate a high level of renewable energy on the electricity system, thereby decarbonising our electricity grid and contributing to the achievement of Ireland’s climate objectives."

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/32522-publication-of-the-independent-expert-review-on-the-north-south-interconnector/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65038617

https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/report-shows-uk-energy-import-8279184?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target

https://www.navylookout.com/integrated-review-refresh-2023-a-pragmatic-strategy-for-a-maritime-nation/

ie US contracts that deliver revenues for H&W

"This Windsor agreement enables a huge opportunity in Northern Ireland not just to be a precious part of our UK, but also to be the target of enormous amounts of foreign direct investment coming into Northern Ireland because it will have the advantage of being an integral part of the UK, but having open access to EU markets as well"

A fairly balanced article on the debate that happened but the inward investment is a big prize and hopefully H&W can benefit from US monies from Joe Biden visit at some point.

https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2023/03/22/news/stormont_brake_clears_commons_despite_opposition_from_tory_mps_and_dup-3155256/

For 515
Against 29

https://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/business/interconnector-progress-contracts-start-going-out-to-tender-4068340

https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/sgn-and-ngt-accelerate-hydrogen-plans-for-scotland