Member Info for LSE03

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/more-work-amusement-parks-wind-27222145

https://balkangreenenergynews.com/danske-commodities-cory-sign-ppa-for-one-of-largest-energy-from-waste-facilities-in-uk/

We see the barges order from Cory and this article gives more detail on their operation and nice view of facilities

Scheduled for Mon 13th Jun 3pm

https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/136/scottish-affairs-committee/news/171341/mps-hear-from-industry-and-union-leaders-on-military-shipbuilding-and-the-future-of-the-sector-in-scotland/

https://nation.cymru/news/consultation-opens-on-plans-to-build-one-of-the-largest-offshore-wind-farms-in-the-world-off-the-welsh-coast/

Early days but it will be a significant project

https://renewablesnow.com/news/spanish-shipbuilder-navantia-opens-uk-unit-eyeing-offshore-wind-sector-782858/

Timing wise, could make sense with Navantia UK set up over 1 month ago

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR BELFAST

Our 2022 Investors' Events Programme continues with visits in Belfast. Following the recent announcement of the Cory 11-ship build contract award, you will have an opportunity to find out how we will be ramping up for delivery and meet with John Wood, Group CEO or Arun Raman, Group CFO to receive a company update.

You will receive an update from our Executive Leadership Team and be taken on a guided tour of the yard. A light lunch will be provided.

Institutional Investors meeting 15th June.

Hi Stokey, I think in the select committee link I sent last week there was a comment of having to source some welders from Portugal for work on the Queen Victoria which if confirmed would point to more than paint work.

https://bidstats.uk/tenders/2022/W21/775422220

https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/tenders/view/5776

Thanks Nobby, it's useful to understand it can be done technically.

Thanks Nobby. To make the pipeline bi-directional, I'm not clear - does it mainly require installation and use of a compressor on a network?. I understand these are expensive but providing enhanced energy security for communities must be of increased value these days.

e.g. Sir John Parker says Appledore would be ideal place to build Border Force cutters and seems to say decision could be challenged if work automatically going to Danish company.

https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/6730ebe1-f6e2-417b-a572-f8086590d6e3

Select Committee update. The witnesses are positive on developments to date and set out what is not working / needs clarification for the industry. Think worth a listen at some point.

https://www.mrw.co.uk/news/cory-in-efw-carbon-capture-deal-with-norway-16-05-2022/

Interesting part of Cory Group operations

https://des.mod.uk/mine-hunter-sale/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-61658245

Withdrawn notice Dec 20 but gives some detail

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-of-the-potential-sale-of-the-former-hms-atherstone

Speaking afterwards Minister Lyons said: “Internationally significant projects, such as the Ballylumford Power-to-X project, demonstrate how Northern Ireland is uniquely positioned to become a leader in hydrogen deployment and technology innovation. It has significant wind resource, a modern gas network, interconnection to both the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain, a relatively small geographic area and a world-renowned reputation for engineering and manufacturing. In addition, institutions such as Ulster University, Queen’s University and Belfast Metropolitan College, are leading the way in advanced manufacturing techniques, robotics and hydrogen training and safety.

“Hydrogen production is being positioned not just as a route to decarbonisation but also as a key driver of the green economy. Opportunities for Northern Ireland include the local manufacture of electrolysers, hydrogen fuel, and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles for which there will be a rapidly growing demand world-wide. This would potentially create many new jobs in hydrogen technology, in the aerospace and advanced materials sectors and their supply chains.”

The Minister added: “The unabated rises in energy bills, driven by our continued reliance on importing fossil fuels, highlights the importance of our local Energy Strategy ‘The Path to Net Zero Energy’ which aims to reduce the energy we use by investing in energy efficiency and take advantage of our natural resources to generate clean indigenous energy. Through focussing on our natural resources, we can ensure that more of the money we invest and spend on energy in Northern Ireland stays in the local economy, helping to create local jobs and wealth.”

David Surplus, spokesperson for the Ballylumford Power-to-X project said: “We welcome this visit from the Minister to our innovative project that we hope will not only benefit the economy in the local area but enhance Northern Ireland’s position within the renewable energy market on a global scale. The project represents a collaboration with the potential to bring significant energy security benefits to Northern Ireland consumers and support the necessary energy transition as we strive for net zero.

“The BEIS funded Ballylumford Power-to-X Project offers an opportunity to demonstrate the concept of longer duration energy storage technologies that will be key to developing a resilient energy supply chain whilst reducing carbon emissions. It will allow us to extract the full benefit from our home-grown renewable energy sources, drive down costs and help end our reliance on volatile and expensive fossil fuels.”

The Ballylumford site has unique significance, combining strong connection to the Northern Ireland gas and electricity transmission networks alongside interconnection with Scotland through the Scotland-Northern Ireland Pipeline (SNIP) and Moyle electricity interconnector.