Simon Culkin, Importation Terminal Manager, at National Grid Grain LNG said: “We’re delighted to confirm that on Thursday 12 March 2020 we welcomed the 500th ship at our liquefied natural gas (LNG) importation terminal on the Isle of Grain. The ‘LNG Merak’ berthed today delivering cargo from Zeebrugge, and is the 22nd ship to arrive at Grain this year.
“Since commissioning our terminal in 2005, we have taken delivery of LNG from 13 countries, further strengthening the diversity and security of UK gas supplies.
Fleets are turning electric all over the world, as companies start to work in a cleaner, greener way; but what about more heavy duty vehicles like diggers? How can we convert to zero emissions equivalents in this area too?
National Grid has achieved recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2020, on a list assessed and compiled by The Ethisphere Institute that works to define and advance standards of ethical business practice.
Set to become operational in 2022, the Wild Springs site in South Dakota will be able to generate 128MW of clean solar energy, marking another step forward in the transition to a greener power system.
It’s a shockingly low figure; only around 6% of people with a learning disability achieve paid employment. This compares with 52.6% for those with physical disabilities. Yet it’s not that people with learning disabilities don’t want to work. According to the charity Mencap, 65% would love to do what many of us take for granted – simply getting up in the morning and going off to do a job.
'A diverse workforce in a supportive environment drives success – through different perspectives, new ideas and greater creativity – all of which contribute to more effective problem solving.' This is a quote from our Building the Net Zero Energy Workforce report, which we published in January.
The weir was built by National Grid’s contractor, J Murphy and Sons, to a Dutch design, with a specific design for this location by Dan Alsop. It will retain and raise water levels in this area of marshy wetland, encouraging wading birds to stay by creating a more reliable feeding and breeding ground.
The idea was proposed during consultation on the Hinkley Connection Project by local resident and North Somerset Conservation Advisor for Natural England Mary Trump, with support from local landowner Stewart Plant and the North Somerset Drainage board.
Preparing London for a more electrified future
I’m working to rewire the country’s capital. The London Power Tunnels project is essentially rewiring the city’s high-voltage electricity transmission system, through a network of new cable tunnels, ventilation houses and substations.
A greener South Wales
I’m responsible for the Zero2050 project, which aims to develop plausible optimised, decarbonisation pathways for the whole energy system in South Wales. This collaborative project is about taking a regional, whole-system approach, with a clear direction for utilities on the opportunities to make a positive contribution to this vision and to wider society.