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Https://www.gov.uk/government/news/record-breaking-funding-for-clean-energy-in-britain

Government backs industry with £1.5 billion budget for next renewable energy auction, boosting energy security

increase of over 50% on previous budget with biggest boost for offshore wind

Now officially on H&W LinkedIn

H&W-built cable barge arrives in Portsmouth ⚓

The new cable barge has successfully arrived at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. A huge thank you to our amazing team at Harland & Wolff Appledore, KBS Maritime, Attis - Principal Designers & Safety Experts, and everyone involved.

Stay tuned for more updates as it gears up for its crucial duties this summer! 👏

Interesting to see how Phoenix Energy ( owner of NI gas networks ) now interact on this. Recently acquired by one of Hong Kong's wealthiest individuals for 3/4 billion pounds - you don't invest that much money to oversee tge running down of an energy network. Interesting also that Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly welcomed the UK's Chinese ambassador Zheng Zeguang to Stormont Castle in Belfast in May.

Https://www.gasnetworks.ie/pathway-net-zero/

By end 2032 strategic storage in place

By end 2036 Hydrogen supply to Scotland Northern Ireland Pipeline (SNIP) enabled

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Https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/energy-grid-management/gas-networks-ireland-outlines-plan-to-decarbonise-gas-network-by-2045/

Ireland’s gas network operator Gas Networks Ireland has set out plans to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045.

The basis of the plan is to repurpose the existing gas network into two networks to transport 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane accounting for about one-third of the gas on the network and the other to hydrogen accounting for the remainder.

In addition to supplying renewable gas to the nation, the proposal presents what are considered as key long term export opportunities for these commodities.

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Islandmagee could have a role supporting this.

Https://www.gem.wiki/Port_Meridian_FSRU

Https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/natural-gas/063021-uks-infrastrata-abandons-plan-for-floating-lng-import-terminal-in-nw-england

Https://www.offshore-energy.biz/infrastrata-acquires-uk-fsru-project/

Hmm

maryb

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Https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-great-british-energy-partnership-launched-to-turbocharge-energy-independence

The Great British Energy Bill, which is being introduced in the House of Commons today, will support the creation of the new publicly owned company by setting out its objectives and ensuring it has access to necessary finances. The Secretary of State will also have the ability to set Great British Energy’s strategic priorities to ensure it remains focussed on the government’s aim to accelerate the delivery of homegrown clean energy power in the UK.

The Crown Estate Bill will modernise The Crown Estate by removing outdated restrictions on its activities so it can, for example, invest in digital technologies that will further enhance its award-winning spatial mapping of the seabed. The Bill will also expand The Crown Estate’s investment powers and grant borrowing capabilities, unlocking significant investment in public infrastructure. This includes essential marine investment to help support the acceleration and growth of offshore wind capacity by 2030 alongside supporting the regeneration of urban centres, such as its most recent example of a new Life Science partnership in central Oxford and nature recovery across its portfolio. These reforms will secure the continued future success of the Crown Estate business and maximise the returns it generates for the public.

Https://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-to-cut-interest-rates-in-august-economists-forecast-13184362

Thanks Consuela, I understand where you're coming from.

Consuela, now that JW is gone do you still want HW to fail?

Https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-defence-declaration-signed-with-germany-on-48-hr-defence-diplomacy-drive-by-defence-secretary

Objectives set out in Wednesday’s joint declaration include strengthening UK and German defence industries, reinforcing Euro-Atlantic security, improving the efficiency of joint operations, confronting evolving security challenges such as the cyber domain, and supporting Ukraine.

One poster on IOS Air and Sea Links website saying sailing on 30th July, captain hasn't quit etc.

Https://bidstats.uk/tenders/2024/W21/823198190

Actually it was this one I meant to post Chris,

Published 23May 24

Deadline 10 Jun 24

Delivery 1 May 25 to 30 Apr 30

Expression of Interest Ferry and Coastal Shipping

A Tender Notice

by FALKLANDS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT OFFICE

Https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=f1fa18fa-d2bf-ec11-8113-005056b64545&p=fde78309-f11a-ec11-810e-005056b64545

Wasn't sure whether H&W were going for this:)

Thanks Marcosino

Hi Lottie, can you please share details again. Email address seems to have gone. Thanks.