The Government’s energy infrastructure reform programme continues to gather pace following publication of multiple important documents this autumn. In this Insight we discuss the recent progress and new announcements setting...more
12/7/2023
/ Autumn Statement ,
Climate Change ,
Consultation ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Infrastructure ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Transmission Grid ,
UK
Publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) second National Infrastructure Assessment (‘NIA2’) in October 2023, in line with its 5-year requirement, is an important step and a document that will be used to...more
Following compliance with the parliamentary requirements, the National Policy Statement (NPS) for water resource infrastructure was finally designated by the Environment Secretary on 18 September 2023, bringing it immediately...more
Fundamental weaknesses in the UK’s energy security revealed by recent global events created a catalyst for urgent government review and prompted publication of the Energy Security Strategy in April 2022. The planning system...more
5/6/2022
/ Climate Change ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Military Conflict ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Russia ,
Solar Energy ,
Strategic Planning ,
Wind Power
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launched a consultation into revisions to the Energy NPSs earlier this month (which closes on 29 November) in line with the Planning Act 2008 which requires...more