Nuclear projects

Nuclear projects

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DfT publishes response to RTFO statutory review consultation

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published the response to its November 2024 consultation on the statutory review of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO). The review confirms that the RTFO continues to meet its objectives of delivering greenhouse gas savings across surface transport. The DfT also plans to launch another consultation on: (1) proposals for the future target trajectory, including options for increased targets; (2) support for development fuels; (3) broadening the RTFO to cover fuels produced from nuclear energy; and (4) expanding the list of eligible non-road transport to include hydrogen fuel cell mobile generators. Additionally, the DfT commits to a separate call for evidence on the eligibility of crops under the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate and to establishing an expert working group to consider whether ethanol blending in petrol can be increased beyond E10 (10%) in the UK. Subject to the outcome of the planned consultation and parliamentary time, the DfT intends to introduce any necessary legislation in 2026 and implement changes to the RTFO in time for the start of the 2027 reporting year.

Ofgem consults on enforcement guidelines and penalty policy for heat networks regulation

Ofgem has launched a consultation on its proposed enforcement guidelines and penalty policy for heat networks regulation in Great Britain. The consultation sets out Ofgem's approach to using its new enforcement powers under the Energy Act 2023 (EnA 2023) and the Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, SI 2025/269, including how it will investigate breaches and apply financial penalties or consumer redress orders. The consultation closes on 6 October 2025.

Commission consults on new REMIT rules to boost energy market transparency

The European Commission has launched a consultation on two draft regulations under the amended Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 on Wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT), aimed at improving transparency and integrity in wholesale energy markets. The first proposal is a Delegated Regulation concerning inside information platforms and registered reporting mechanisms, which seeks to streamline the authorisation and supervision of entities reporting energy market data to the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). The second proposal amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 1348/2014 to enhance how market data is reported to ACER, supporting better monitoring and reducing burdens on market participants. Responses are sought by 15 September 2025. If adopted, the Delegated Regulation will enter into force unless the European Parliament or Council objects within two months, while the revised Implementing Regulation will be subject to a Comitology Committee vote. Both regulations are expected to be adopted in early 2026, followed by a transition period.

Ofgem approves UNC Modification 0887 for IGT-NTS bi-directional gas flows

Ofgem has approved Uniform Network Code (UNC) Modification 0887, enabling bi-directional flows between the National Transmission System (NTS) and Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs). Raised by National Gas Transmission on 18 July 2024, the modification provides for new unmetered bi-directional connection points on the NTS to IGT pipelines and sets out the associated commercial transportation arrangements for these points. Ofgem notes that the change will secure effective competition and support the introduction of renewable biomethane gas into the network. The implementation date is yet to be confirmed by the UNC code administrator, the Joint Office of Gas Transporters.