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Tata Steel UK expects electricity access for EAF project by 2029: CEO Narendran

Tata Steel UK's new electric arc furnace project is on track for completion by 2028. The company anticipates securing electricity access for the facility by 2029. Discussions are ongoing with National Grid to potentially start power supply earlier. This project aims to drastically reduce site-level CO2 emissions. The low-carbon EAF…

The Economic Times

‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row

Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwave

The Guardian - UK

Utility stocks support FTSE 100 in nervy trade

The FTSE 100 Index closed up 28.13 points at 10,600.37.

Evening Standard

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Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears

Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue

The Guardian - UK

This Global Utility Stock Looks Very Cheap Right Now as It Invests Nearly $2 Billion in the U.S. Energy Buildout

National Grid is investing $1.75 billion in a U.S. power grid company.

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Unions attack ‘year-long delay’ for Tata Steel furnace’s grid connection in south Wales

Government urged to help speed up vital industrial project amid growing alarm over National Grid delays

The Guardian - UK

Tata Steel shares dip over 2% as UK project may face 6-8 month delay amid electricity access issues

Tata Steel's ambitious low-carbon steel project in the UK is facing a significant delay. The commissioning of the new electric arc furnace at Port Talbot may be pushed back by six to eight months. This setback is due to delays in securing the necessary electricity infrastructure.

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Tata Steel says UK plant's low-emission project facing delays in securing electricity access

Tata Steel's significant UK project for low-carbon steel production is facing delays. The company is experiencing a setback of six to eight months in its timeline. This is due to challenges in securing necessary electricity access for the new electric arc furnace.

The Economic Times

National Grid Transco H2 Earnings Call Highlights

National Grid Transco (NYSE:NGG) said it delivered stronger full-year earnings and laid out a five-year investment plan centered on grid expansion, demand growth from data centers and electrification, and operational improvements across its U.K. and U.S. businesses. Chief Executive Zoë Yujnovich, w

MarketBeat

Take excess profits from energy giants to give £183 back to customers, think tank says

‘Billions’ taken by grid giants, ‘that cannot be right’ says IPPR

The Independent UK

National Grid to pay £20m for Cumbrian substation licence breach

National Grid admitted breaching the terms of its licence at the Harker substation, near Carlisle in Cumbria, between November 2016 and November 2021.

Evening Standard

National Grid to pay £20m after failing to maintain critical substation

An investigation found National Grid failed to properly monitor or maintain the substation

The Independent UK

Massachusetts Electric Bills Drop 25% in Feb—Here is the “Repayment” Catch You Missed

If you live in Massachusetts and have been dreading your winter heating costs, relief is officially on the way—but you need to read the fine...

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Storm Goretti batters UK with heavy winds and snow

Met Office issues rare red warning as winter storm causes power cuts, travel disruption and school closures

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Evening Standard

Tens of thousands without power as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc across UK

More than 43,000 properties were without power in the South West at 6am on Friday, according to the National Grid’s website.

The Guardian - UK

Sainsbury’s CEO among business leaders recognised in new year honours

Simon Roberts, credited with helping to turn around grocer, made CBE along with former BAE Systems boss Ian King

The Independent UK

Sainsbury’s boss named on New Year Honours list

Simon Roberts has been appointed a CBE after taking the helm at Sainsbury’s in 2020

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s boss among business leaders named in New Year Honours list

Simon Roberts has been made a CBE for services to the retail industry.

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The Guardian - UK

From pylons to plug sockets: what makes up the UK’s electricity grid?

For nearly a century, a system of turbines, substations, wires and more has powered everything from your kettle to entire cities. We take a look at 11 of its most essential elements …

Evening Standard

British Gas owner takes stake in Europe’s biggest LNG terminal in £1.5bn deal

Centrica and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire the Isle of Grain terminal from current owner National Grid.

Evening Standard

Heathrow CEO insists the 'right people' took key decisions in fire outage crisis

March substation blaze closed the airport for an entire day disrupting nearly 1,400 flights and the plans of more than 200,000

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch opposes major energy project in her constituency – despite hitting out at nimbyism

Exclusive: The Tory leader was accused of ‘holding Britain back’ after writing a letter to her constituents opposing an energy project in her constituency

Evening Standard

OPINION - Who needs Russian sabotage when you have the Great British planning system?

A fire at Heathrow Airport had nothing to do with foreign interference, and everything to do with Britain’s shoddy infrastructure

Euronews

Fire that shut Heathrow Airport caused by technical fault known for years, report says

Europe's busiest air hub was shut down for around 18 hours on 21 March after a fire at the North Hyde substation in west London knocked out power to the airport.

Evening Standard

Heathrow fires: What caused the substation blaze which led to travel chaos

A new report unveils that a catastrophic failure by the National Grid led to the power outage, prompting an Ofgem investigation into preventable faults

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