#uk-energy-policy

#uk-energy-policy

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Fracking has been going on in the British oil and gas sector for decades and largely flew under the political radar until about 2010, when shale gas extraction started taking off in the United States. At the time, Charles Hendry was the energy minister and at first, he was cautiously optimistic about the prospects for a US-style shale gas boom. But the abortive fracking efforts of the last decade or so have turned the former Tory MP into a sceptic.

Centrica's acquisition of the Isle of Grain terminal demonstrates a significant move towards investing in gas infrastructure amid a decline in domestic production.

The number of people applying for heat pump grants through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has increased by 54% in the first half of 2025 compared to last year.

Chris Baraniuk highlighted the urgent need to decarbonize energy systems, emphasizing the role of electric heat pumps as alternatives to gas and oil for domestic heating.

Rolls-Royce's SMRs will be factory-built for efficiency, contrasting with traditional nuclear plants, aimed at making construction cheaper and more reliable.