The UK has allocated £33 million (€38.6 million) for new technologies to 33 projects […]
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Wind-assisted propulsion developers win big in latest CMDC funding round
Wind-assisted propulsion developers in the UK have secured major victories in the latest round […]
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UK Expands CCS with Acorn and Viking Projects
The UK government has made significant strides in advancing its carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives with the inclusion of the Acorn and Viking projects in its ‘Track 2’ process. As part of the plan to establish two additional CCS clusters by 2030, the government aims to accelerate the nation’s efforts to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Says the report from argusmedia.
- Acorn and Viking projects added to the UK’s ‘Track 2’ process, moving closer...
https://mfame.guru/uk-expands-ccs-with-acorn-and-viking-projects/
UK government grants £3.8m for world’s first liquid hydrogen autonomous vessel and infrastructure project
The Hydrogen Innovation – Future Infrastructure & Vessel Evaluation and Demonstration (HI-FIVED) consortium led […]
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Ship Blocking Suez Canal Costs UK Government £400,000
- A recent news article published in the Inews states that UK Government forced to pay £400,000 in damages for ship that blocked Suez Canal.
- The Ever Given was carrying more than £700m of products, including Nike shoes, Lenovo laptops and Ikea furniture but it is unclear what cargo the UK’s health ministry had aboard the ship.
A recent news article published in the I News states that UK Government forced to pay £400,000 in damages for ship that blocked Suez Canal.
£422,00...https://mfame.guru/ship-blocking-suez-canal-costs-uk-government-400000/
UK launches €12 million call for greater clean energy independence
The UK Government has set aside €12.2 million (£10 million) for energy entrepreneurs developing innovative green technologies that can help cut UK’s reliance on expensive fossil fuels. The post UK…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/uk-launches-e12-million-call-for-greater-clean-energy-independence/
United Kingdom funds UNCTAD for trade facilitation
The United Kingdom government will provide US$2.4 million (£1.8 million) to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to help developing countries boost trade and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK minister for Asia and the Middle East, Amanda Milling, announced the funding on 4 March, which will extend the ongoing partnership of UNCTAD with the UK government that has supported over 25 countries to expedite the movement of goods and strengthen public-private collaboration,...
https://container-news.com/united-kingdom-funds-unctad-for-trade-facilitation/
UK unveils plans to reduce shipping emissions
The United Kindom’s (UK) Government Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched plans to examine the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the shipping sector to the minimum.
During the inquiry, the EAC will be considering a number of factors that could play a crucial role in decarbonisation, such as the commercialisation of new technologies, very low carbon fuels, reductions in demand and options to drive international action to lower global emissions from the shipping industry.
As...
https://container-news.com/uk-unveils-plans-to-reduce-shipping-emissions/
Rules for Travelling To Green, Amber And Red List Countries
British tourists can now travel to Spain without taking a Covid test on arrival, but from 31 May UK visitors to France must quarantine for seven days.
The UK government says you should not visit most countries unless there are “exceptional circumstances”, reports BBC.
What are the UK’s rules for foreign travel?
It is legal for people across the UK to take foreign holidays – although Welsh residents have been asked not to travel abroad.
On England’s traffic light list, foreign countries are...
https://mfame.guru/rules-for-travelling-to-green-amber-and-red-list-countries/
UK Funds £166m Cash For Green Technology Drive
- The green technology required to help the UK meet its world-leading climate targets has been given a £166.5 million cash injection.
- UK government powering ahead with ambitious commitments set out in the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan for a green revolution just 6 months ago.
According to an article published in Gov.UK, the UK government has announced a £166.5m ($236.3m) cash boost to help drive the development of green technology, including carbon capture, greenhouse gas removal and...
https://mfame.guru/uk-funds-166m-cash-for-green-technology-drive/