All articles by James Varley
James Varley
Exploring ways to mitigate challenges surrounding e-fuels in genset sector
The energy sector is being driven by the need for decarbonisation and the increasing demand for electricity. This presents challenges for the genset sector, but also opportunities, argues Kelly Cole, General Manager for Electric Power at Finning UK & Ireland
Exploring Japan’s strategy for decarbonising power sector by 2030
An analysis published by the US Energy Information Administration examines Japan’s energy policies and how they are aiming for lower carbon, eventually zero carbon, power generation
How Cumbria Waste Repository is driving safe and sustainable nuclear waste management
Over the last six decades the disposal of the UK’s low-level radioactive waste has taken place at the Low Level Waste Repository near Drigg in Cumbria. Mike Pigott, Nuclear Waste Services’ Director of Sites and Operations explains how it is shaping the future of nuclear waste management.
How Idaho National Laboratory is advancing nuclear deployment with MARVEL Microreactor
The MARVEL microreactor is on a fast track to development at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) where it will be the point of the spear on advanced microreactor deployment.
How US is advancing next-gen carbon capture technology for combined cycle plants
In April 2024, representatives of NETL (National Energy Technology Laboratory) and the US Department of Energy reported they had visited CORMETECH in North Carolina to review final preparations to ship and test a lower-cost “transformational” technology designed to capture at least 95% of the carbon dioxide from the flue gas of natural gas fuelled combined cycle power plants.
Analysing Great British Nuclear’s role in UK’s green energy transition
The launch of Great British Nuclear provides an important platform for the growth of nuclear energy in Britain, but also feels that some questions remain unanswered.
Urenco enhances tails management with new UK facility expansion
With new demand on the horizon uranium enrichment company Urenco is building production capacity but is also looking at expanding its tails management capabilities too.
Heysham 2 nuclear plant to support hydrogen production for zero-emission asphalt
A project that will see power and heat from a nuclear reactor used to efficiently produce hydrogen that will in turn fuel a challenging industrial sector is a key breakthrough. It could pave the way for nuclear new build.
Repurposing decommissioned mines for gravity energy storage systems
In late 2023, ABB signed an MoU with Gravitricity with a view to collaborating on accelerating the deployment of gravity energy storage systems in former mines
Implementing carbon capture technology for achieving negative emissions
The addition of carbon capture technology to energy-from-waste and biomass plants is attracting increasing interest, with Aker Carbon Capture emerging as a key player