Energy

What the UK Infrastructure Strategy Means for the Energy Sector

Energy /

The UK Government has unveiled its Infrastructure Strategy, placing energy at the centre of national ambitions for growth, decarbonisation, and resilience. With major reforms across planning, regulation, and investment, the Infrastructure Strategy sets a new agenda for how infrastructure will be developed, funded, and delivered over the next decade. This marks not just a shift in policy but a strategic inflection point for the future of the energy sector. In this article, Brevia Energy unpacks the implications and opportunities for the sector.

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Baroness Curran Appointed Minister at DESNZ: What’s in Her In-Tray?

Energy, Nuclear /

Baroness Margaret Curran has been appointed Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in the House of Lords, following the retirement of Lord Hunt. She inherits a high-stakes brief at a crucial moment, particularly for the UK’s nuclear sector. Her portfolio includes responsibility for nuclear, individual planning decisions and DESNZ businesses in the House of Lords. With the Government expected to announce its Final Investment Decision for Sizewell C in a few weeks, the new Minister takes up her post at a critical time for the nuclear sector.

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Is the UK Government Powering Up on Nuclear?

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The UK Government is expected to announce its FID for Sizewell C, as well as funding for SMRs, before the June spending review. However, despite bold pledges, both current and previous Government action on nuclear has faced delays. With the Future of Energy Security Summit taking place last week, discussions around energy security and the UK’s future energy mix have featured heavily in the news. In this article, Brevia Energy reviews the latest considerations the Government faces in delivering its nuclear ambition, and how this fits into the Net Zero transition.

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Shaping the Future of CfDs: Key Reforms in AR7 Consultation

Energy /

With the DESNZ consultation on AR7 closing on 21 March 2025, Brevia Energy examines the key proposals that could shape the future of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) regime. From relaxed eligibility requirements for offshore wind, to extended contract terms and new capacity ambitions, these changes could significantly impact the renewable energy sector. Businesses and investors must engage with the consultation to ensure their interests are represented in the evolving energy landscape.

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What does the Seventh Carbon Budget mean for the future of hydrogen?

Energy /

The Climate Change Committee recently published its Seventh Carbon Budget, outlining the UK’s strategic framework for achieving significant emissions reductions over the coming decades. A key takeaway is the downgrading of the CCC’s view on hydrogen for home compared with the Sixth Carbon Budget published in 2020. In this article, Brevia reviews the CCC’s positioning on heat in the Seventh Carbon Budget compared to the Sixth Carbon Budget.

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Future of UK Electricity Pricing: Is Zonal Pricing Inevitable?

Energy /

With a decision on the Review of the Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) expected imminently, and the intensity around the debate on zonal pricing growing, Brevia’s energy team takes a look at the latest developments, assessing implications, key considerations and expected timelines for businesses to consider in navigating this potential transition.

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