This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: a News Analysis on the South Lakeland case concerning the lawful approach to environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and ‘substitution’ arguments in the context of fossil fuel developments, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Finch. In addition, this week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the responses to its consultations on designing a policy framework for investment in long duration electricity storage (LDES) and updates to the 2009 Carbon Capture Readiness (CCR) requirements, as well as launching a consultation and call for evidence on the Capacity Market (CM).

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)’s response to its earlier consultation on strategic policy guidance for the growth of electricity networks, which has been published alongside revised guidance to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) on how to support growth through its role as regulator. In addition this week, Ofgem has launched a new consultation on governance arrangements and licence amendments for the Smart Data Repository (SDR) and the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has published its roadmap for regulatory change following the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025, to which the Environment Agency (EA) has issued a formal response.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s consultation on the implementation of a Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) programme, a study on renewable energy and network supply chain constraints, and the publication of an Industrial Carbon Capture (ICC) and Waste ICC business model update. This week's highlights also include the ESO's proposed retrospective application of connection reforms, Ofgem's consultation on a licence condition to facilitate the implementation of a new independent system operator and planner (ISOP), the European Parliament's adoption of a new certification framework for carbon removals, and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)'s correspondence on a review of the home heating market.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: News Analyses on (i) the oil and gas price mechanism, a replacement for the energy profits levy announced at the Budget 2025; (ii) the evolution of international construction arbitration in renewable and energy transition projects; and (iii) the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. In addition this week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a consultation seeking views on a package of proposed refinements to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme to support Allocation Round 8 (AR8), Great British Energy (GBE) has launched the £1bn Energy Engineered in the UK (EEUK) programme to strengthen domestic clean energy supply chains and support long-term economic growth and Ofgem is consulting on its proposed Forward Work Programme for 2026–27. Further this week, the Cabinet Office and the European Commission have concluded negotiations for the UK’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027 and completed exploratory talks on UK participation in the EU’s internal electricity market.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: A News Analysis on the Court of Appeal’s clarification of the meaning of ‘incidental’ in the context of oil contractor regime in HMRC v Dolphin Drilling Ltd. Also included are the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)’s roadmap for the expansion of nuclear generation in the UK, its updated guidance on the Energy Bills Discount Scheme for licensed energy suppliers, its consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the seventh allocation round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and exemptions request notice for the CfD Allocation Round 6 (AR6).

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: summaries of the key energy announcements in the King's Speech, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA)'s investigation into delays in the decommissioning of wells, and Ofgem's approval of GreenLink Interconnector Limited (GIL)'s access rules and charging methodology.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: Ofgem’s launch of new consultations on how the energy sector is assuring safe, secure, fair and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and further proposed modifications to the electricity distribution licence following its review of the RIIO-ED2 Load Related Expenditure (LRE) volume drivers. In addition this week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a consultation on the regulatory framework for plug-in solar panels following successful engagement with retailers about making these available to consumers. This week has also seen the publication of new regulations on the decommissioning of carbon dioxide transport and storage (T&S) related infrastructure, and the introduction of safety zones around offshore energy installations.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: an announcement from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) on the Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy agreement between the UK and US governments, aimed at accelerating nuclear power station development through streamlined regulatory processes, and its publication of a statement of strategic priorities for Great British Energy (GBE). In addition this week, Ofgem published its tenth annual report on the operation of the Capacity Market, covering the period from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: three news analyses on (i) the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)'s publication of a revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), (ii) planning reforms for energy infrastructure in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, and (iii) the government's consultation to include emissions from the maritime sector in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS). In addition, this week, DESNZ published its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, launched consultations on proposed changes to the Capacity Market (CM) Rules and the UK ETS free allocation review, focusing on carbon leakage, and announced that the UK ETS Authority confirmed an extension of the first free allocation period to 2026. National Grid also published the RIIO-T3 business plan (BP) for its National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) business. We also cover several announcements from Ofgem, including a consultation on its proposed Forward Work Programme for 2025 and 2026, a consultation on network companies' RIIO-3 BPs, and a call for input regarding its role in implementing a cap and floor regime for Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES).

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) publishing (i) an updated TMO4+ grid connections reform timeline for issuing revised connection agreements and (ii) a Call for Input on proposed reforms on balancing, settlement and dispatch in connection with the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, and the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen co-operation on clean energy investment and technology. Meanwhile, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published draft commercial principles for a proposed Transition Access Agreement in relation to cabon dioxide transport and storage networks, and an update notice confirming that it will not proceed with proposals for a higher price cap for new build dispatchable generation in the Capacity Market.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: a News Analysis on key Energy and Environment announcements from the Spending Review 2025. We also cover several announcements from Ofgem including, (1) its decision on five Capacity Market (CM) rule change proposals—CP371, CP376, CP377, CP378, CP381—following its January 2025 consultation; (2) a consultation on draft Regulatory Instructions and Guidance for the Successor Licensee of the Data Communications Company (DCC); (3) approval of Change Request CR061 for the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) programme; and (4) updated guidance on gas and electricity licence applications, following its April 2025 consultation. In addition this week, the UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) has announced an additional £2.5bn in funding for the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production programme, aimed at developing the world's first prototype nuclear fusion power plant, and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced: (1) a £500m investment to develop the UK's first regional hydrogen transport and storage network and (2) a £1bn public-private investment for offshore wind supply chains.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes several announcements from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), including: (1) publication of its UK Fusion Strategy 2026, setting out a comprehensive national plan to accelerate the commercialisation of nuclear fusion energy; (2) commencing industry engagement on the development of a new Hydrogen Network Code for hydrogen pipeline networks; and (3) announcing a package of measures aimed at strengthening and accelerating efforts to improve domestic energy security in response to events in the Middle East. In addition, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed the approval of nuclear justification for the Rolls-Royce small modular reactor (SMR) design under the Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations 2004, SI 2004/1769.