Gas
BEIS needs to ‘completely re-think’ strategy for heating
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy needs to "completely re-think" its strategy for the decarbonisation of heating, Policy Exchange has warned.
Gas
New kid on the block: an interview with Peter Emery
Peter Emery, chief executive of Electricity North West, talks to Network about industry innovation structures and DNO reward.
Gas
Dogs to do leakage detection
The feasibility of using trained sniffer dogs to cut gas leak detection times and avoid unnecessary excavations is to be explored in a new study by Northern Gas Networks (NGN).
Gas
Smart energy dynamics: the need for new architecture
Steel yourself for some tough decisions in the next five to ten years says Duncan Botting as concludes a series of articles on smart energy dynamics.
Gas
National Grid to lose £185.4m in mid-period spending review
Ofgem has proposed to cut National Grid’s transmission spending allowance for the current price control period by £185.4 million.
Gas
Mixed blessings: What does the rise of the EV mean for electricity networks?
The future of transport will definitely include electric vehicles, but is the rise of the EV a blessing or a curse for electricity networks?
Gas
WWU assist Network Rail in electrification programme
Gas distributor Wales and West Utilities (WWU) is working with Network Rail to divert gas pipes disrupted by rail works as tracks between Swindon and Swansea are electrified in a £2.8 billion rail modernisation programme.
Gas
Low carbon security of supply: the case for CCS is building
The government's pause for thought on Hinkley should trigger a rethink about support for CCS too, says George Day.
Gas
National Grid begins selling stake in gas distribution business
National Grid has begun the process of auctioning off a 51% stake in its gas distribution business, Bloomberg has reported.
Gas
On site with Enel: system control
Network visited Italian distribution system operator Enel in Milan to see the future of smart grid control.
Gas
Alan Whitehead: the smart grid revolution
Network interviews former shadow energy minister Alan Whitehead on why smart grids are non-negotiable.
Gas
Sensing the future: SGN’s Real-Time Networks project
SGN has progressed the findings of its "Opening up the gas market" project and is applying new network monitoring approaches in Kent
Gas
Changing industry gender ratios is easier said than done
The energy industry is failing to significantly increase the proportion or accelerate the progression of female staff. Network explores the problem.
Gas
Energy & Utility Skills Group appoints new chair
The energy and utilities sector body for development of skills and training standards has appointed Jan Ward CBE as its new chair.
Gas
New governance needed for UK power grid: FPSA report
New organisational and governance capabilities will be required in order to support urgent reform of the UK power grid's functionality, according to the authors of the Future Power Systems Architecture (FPSA) report.
Gas
EU invests €263 million to strengthen grid
The European Union is to invest €263 million on energy infrastructure projects to strengthen the European grid.
Gas
ULC Robotics appoints new UK executive
Graeme Cleeton has been named the new UK vice president of ULC Robotics.
Gas
Labour backs gas grid evolution
The Labour Party has voiced its support for the continued use of gas grids in the future through the use of secure and sustainable green gas.
Gas
Utility Week Congress
The Utility Week Congress is the flagship annual event for forward-thinking water, gas and electricity sector leaders responding to industry change.
Gas
Gas network evolution cheapest way to decarbonise heat
Evolving the gas network to use green gases is the cheapest and most practical way to tackle the heat decarbonisation challenge, according to a report commissioned by the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Gas
Network Asset Performance Conference
The Network Asset Performance Conference is the leading event for asset and operations leaders looking to enhance asset performance and mitigate risk in energy networks.
Gas
100% hydrogen gas grid feasible says NGN
Gas distribution company Northern Gas Networks has published the findings of its H21 project which suggest a conversion of the existing gas grid to carry 100% hydrogen is feasible and desirable.
Gas
Editor’s weekly: the next phase for decarbonisation
Whole system thinking about energy is coming into its own as the capacity of the power sector to take us further down the road to decarbonisation runs low.
Gas
‘Question mark remains’ over the future of gas: National Grid
A question mark remains over what role gas will play in the UK’s future energy system, National Grid has said.
Gas
PipeCo: could it work?
Attracting investment may demand more than just a framework – it could need a whole new business model.
Gas
District heat: an attractive investment?
District heat networks are expected to supply a significant proportion of the UK's heating needs, but first the sector needs to attract institutional investment.
Gas
Boost district heating to help worst off, says SSE
A new report published by SSE advocates the increased use of district heating in the UK to help combat heating efficiency and affordability.
Gas
Editor’s weekly: Brexit should spur industry collaboration
Network editor Jane Gray deliver’s the first weekly overview of trends, events and news in the gas, power and heat network community.
Gas
Network Asset Performance Conference
The Network Asset Performance Conference is the leading event for asset and operations leaders looking to enhance asset performance and mitigate risk in energy networks.
Gas
Ukraine: learning from the cyberattack
Andrew Wadsworth says last year’s cyberattack on the Ukraine electricity supply has lessons for all users of operational technology.
Gas
Smart energy dynamics: language and modelling methodologies
After the Brexit vote, UK networks have a once in a generation opportunity to advance a whole system methodology for smart energy, says Duncan Botting.