Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update

Here is a summary of today's Environmental, Waste and Renewables news:

Insider: Councillors refuse Kintore Hydrogen plan

Plans to build the UK’s biggest hydrogen production plant near Kintore have been dealt a blow after councillors asked for it to be refused. Statera Energy is behind the 3GW Kintore Hydrogen project that would be one of the largest sites of its kind in Europe.

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ADBA calls for urgent government support for sector

In a letter to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, ADBA said the UK Anaerobic Digestion (AD) sector is poised for rapid growth but requires government support. ADBA claimed there is the potential for at least £1 billion worth of investment in the UK AD sector, both from global investors and British businesses.

The letter was signed by ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton OBE and Chair Chris Huhne, as well as signatories from across the sector.

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Energy Voice: Marine conservation group launches High Court challenge over North Sea oil and gas licenses

Marine conservation group Oceana UK will appear in the High Court in London today as part of legal action against a UK government decision to award North Sea oil and gas licences.

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The Scotsman: Anas Sarwar raises potential split with UK Labour over oil future

Anas Sarwar claimed the UK should be "maximising our existing resources" in comments potentially putting him at odds with Labour's vow to end to new oil and gas licenses.

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