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Power & Utilities

Amentum-Cavendish joint venture named owner's engineer for UK SMR project at Wylfa

Great British Energy has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Cavendish Nuclear as owner's engineer for its Rolls-Royce SMR project at Wylfa, North Wales. The 14-year contract, valued up to £300 million, provides independent technical assurance from design through commissioning to support final investment decision.

United Kingdom | 2 weeks ago

Navy

UK Ministry of Defence expands Royal Navy autonomous fleet with Teledyne Marine contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Teledyne Marine a contract to supply autonomous oceanographic systems for the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Data Gathering program. This agreement expands the use of unmanned gliders and floats to enhance environmental intelligence and maritime safety, particularly in support of the Atlantic Bastion strategic initiative.

2 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Power & Utilities

SP Energy Networks initiates £12 billion T3 infrastructure program to modernize Scotland’s electricity grid

A major infrastructure initiative in Scotland has commenced, involving a £12 billion investment to upgrade regional electricity networks over the next five years. The T3 program aims to bolster energy security and increase grid capacity through extensive substation construction and line replacements, while generating thousands of regional jobs and supporting the broader transition to electrification.

2 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Food

McCormick to absorb Unilever Foods in $44.8 billion deal to form global taste giant

McCormick & Company has agreed to combine with Unilever's food division in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction valued at $44.8 billion. The deal creates a flavor entity with $20 billion in annual revenues while transitioning Unilever into a pure-play consumer care business.

2 weeks ago • India;United Kingdom

Renewable Energy

Egg Power acquires Chirmorie Wind Farm to bolster UK energy supply for AI and digital infrastructure

Egg Power, the renewable energy investment arm of Liberty Global, has acquired the rights to the Chirmorie Wind Farm in Scotland. This move, supported by a recently secured £400 million debt facility, is designed to provide dedicated sustainable power for the rapidly expanding telecommunications and data-intensive artificial intelligence sectors.

2 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Chemicals & Fertilizers

UKOG subsidiary signs MOU with Wales and West Utilities to link hydrogen storage with regional pipeline network

UK Energy Storage (UKEn), a subsidiary of UK Oil & Gas, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Wales and West Utilities (WWU) to connect UKEn’s proposed South Dorset salt-cavern hydrogen storage with WWU’s planned HyLine South West hydrogen pipeline system. The collaboration aims to support future joint revenue applications under government frameworks.

3 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Power & Utilities

Mott MacDonald and Cambridge Atomworks partner to advance Odin microreactor development

Cambridge Atomworks has entered a strategic partnership with engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald to accelerate the technical development of its Odin nuclear microreactor. The collaboration leverages global engineering expertise to finalize the design for deployment as a decentralized, low-carbon power solution for remote and off-grid locations.

3 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Renewable Energy

ILIOS consortium secures £200 million construction mandate for UK pioneering STEP fusion energy plant

The UK government has progressed its fusion energy ambitions by appointing the ILIOS consortium to oversee the design and construction of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) facility. Located in Nottinghamshire, the prototype plant aims to demonstrate commercial fusion viability by 2040, potentially transforming the global low-carbon energy landscape.

3 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Airports & Aviation

Analogic to replace hold baggage screening systems at Heathrow under new contract

Analogic has been selected by Heathrow Airport to supply fourth-generation explosive detection systems for hold baggage screening. The contract covers installation of SeleCT systems integrated with existing baggage handling infrastructure, alongside network connectivity and security operator workstations across terminals.

4 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Agriculture & Farming

Syngenta's US$130m UK bioscience hub to embed AI in next-gen crop solutions

Syngenta is investing US$130 million in a new bioscience research facility at its Jealott's Hill campus in the UK. The BioSTaR centre will consolidate approximately 300 scientists to accelerate the development of sustainable agricultural products using artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, with full operations expected by 2028.

4 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Water & Sanitation

ABC Borough Council joins €8.2 million PEACEPLUS initiative to restore cross-border water quality

A cross-border consortium led by East Border Region has secured over €8.2 million in EU funding to launch the CALM project. The initiative targets nutrient pollution and habitat degradation across shared river catchments between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through scientific monitoring and nature-based interventions.

1 month ago • United Kingdom

Airports & Aviation

ZeroAvia partners with KAERI to advance liquid hydrogen storage systems for aviation

ZeroAvia has entered a collaboration with the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute to design and test liquid hydrogen storage technology for aircraft. The multi-year project will use a specialized UK testing facility to assess safety and performance, supporting the development of hydrogen-powered aviation systems.

1 month ago • United Kingdom

Water & Sanitation

Scottish Water unveils £13.4 billion investment plan for 2027–2033 amid regulatory review

Scottish Water has outlined a £13.4 billion capital and operating programme for 2027–2033, targeting infrastructure upgrades and climate resilience across Scotland. The proposals, subject to regulatory approval, include above-inflation charge increases and significant allocations toward asset renewal and service reliability.

1 month ago • United Kingdom

Security & Intelligence

BAE Systems debuts Silver Link modular antennas to streamline defense aviation communications

BAE Systems has launched Silver Link, a suite of modular conformal antennas designed to accelerate the deployment of assured communications for air dominance programs. The solution focuses on reducing integration costs and shortening development cycles through adaptable, mass-producible hardware that preserves aircraft aerodynamic integrity.

1 month ago • United Kingdom

Renewable Energy

Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm submits onshore planning application in Aberdeenshire

Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm, a 1 GW-scale project planned 44 km off Stonehaven, has submitted its onshore planning application to Aberdeenshire Council. The development is expected to create a £1 billion supply chain opportunity and power more than one million homes.

2 months ago • United Kingdom

Latest News

Energy & Power | 3 days ago

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure | 3 days ago

USACE awards $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan for invasive carp deterrents at Brandon road project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.

Energy & Power | 3 days ago

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore win contract for FLNG mooring installation in Argentina

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Government & Policy | 3 days ago

NASA awards $76m data science contract to Development Seed for Marshall space flight center

NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.