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DESNZ publishes Greenhouse Gas Removals business model documentation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a package of Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGR) business model documentation. The release includes the GGR Business Model Summary, which sets out the key design features of the model and the proposed contract terms for projects on the HyNet Track-1 expansion Project Negotiation List. It also contains the first published version of the full-form GGR Contract, comprising the draft Front End Agreement and Standard Terms and Conditions. In addition, the package includes GGR Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) documentation for HyNet Track-1 expansion projects, including the proposed GGR GFA Grant Offer Letter and GGR GFA Terms and Conditions.

DG CLIMA publishes reports on EU carbon removal purchasing programme

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) has published three reports examining the design of an EU-wide purchasing programme for permanent carbon dioxide removals (CDR). This initiative aims to overcome the current lack of demand, which is hindering large-scale adoption. The first report recommends that the programme should not only purchase removal credits but also strategically invest in diverse types of credits to stimulate market growth and technological innovation. It proposes a blend of funding sources including EU budget allocations, Member State contributions and private investment and suggests aligning with existing schemes like the Innovation Fund to enhance efficiency and appeal.

Energy weekly highlights—28 August 2025

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: a News Analysis on the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s recent consultation seeking views on the economic regulatory framework for 100% hydrogen pipeline networks. Ofgem has also announced a 2% increase in the energy price cap for Q4 2025, and DESNZ has issued a consultation on proposed reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 onwards following a successful first application process in connection with Allocation Round 7. This week, NESO’s evidence submission window formally closed for the ‘Gate 2 to Whole Queue’ (G2WQ) process in relation to the TMO4+ grid connections reforms package, with customers shortly due to begin receiving notifications of whether they have passed the initial checks.

NESO announces closure of 'Gate 2 to Whole Queue' evidence submission window

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced that the 'Gate 2 to Whole Queue' evidence submission window closed at 11:59 pm on 26 August 2025, with distribution network operators (DNOs) completing their evidence gathering. NESO will begin notifying customers of the outcomes of initial checks on all submitted evidence from 28 August 2025. Customers who pass the initial checks will automatically proceed to the next phase, requiring no further action. Those who do not pass the initial checks will have four working days to resubmit evidence via the Connections Portal, with NESO committing to issue a final decision within four working days of resubmission.

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