Category: Energy
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Teesside’s clean energy industry taking shape
Tuesday 2 June 2026 Luke Myer MP has welcomed a major new CBI report highlighting the North East’s strength in clean industry, after recently visiting one of Teesside’s biggest infrastructure projects to see progress. Last week, Luke visited the landmark new NZT Power and Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) sites, key…
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Industry leaders convened in Parliament for Carbon Capture push
Today (29 April 2026) Luke Myer MP brought together industry leaders in Westminster to drive forward plans for cleaner growth and jobs for Teesside. Luke Myer MP chaired the roundtable in Parliament on Wednesday with leaders from across the rail freight, energy and industrial sectors to discuss the future of…
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Sea change for Teesside clean power jobs
Offshore wind in the North East has been given a major boost today (27 April 2026), as new rules have been passed in Parliament to unlock investment and speed up clean energy projects. The changes overhaul how environmental protections are applied at sea. Instead of developers being limited to very…
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Energy bills slashed for 10,000 manufacturers
Today (16 April 2026), the Labour Government announced a major cut to industrial electricity bills, slashing costs by up to 25% for more than 10,000 manufacturers as part of its Plan for Change. The move expands the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, bringing in thousands more firms across sectors like automotive,…
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Luke backs jobs & apprenticeships in Parliament
15 April 2026 Hundreds of skilled Teesside jobs are moving closer after talks in Parliament led by local MP Luke Myer. Working with the Carbon Capture & Storage Association, Luke brought together industry leaders, ministers and apprentices for discussions in Parliament on carbon capture – one of the biggest new…
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£2bn Teesside fuel project fast-tracked
12 April 2026 A major £2 billion Teesside fuel project backed by Luke Myer MP has been given a significant boost after the Labour Government moved to speed up approvals – bringing thousands of jobs a step closer. The government has confirmed that the Environment Agency will act as a…
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Solar panels roll out across East Cleveland to cut bills and back local services
New solar panels are up and running on a number of public buildings across East Cleveland, helping to cut energy bills, reduce emissions and save money for local taxpayers. Backed by more than £1 million from the Labour Government’s Great British Energy body, the funding is supporting practical projects that…
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100 new Teesside jobs in major CCUS contract
Today (27 March), Teesside firm px Group has secured a major contract on the £4bn NZT Power carbon capture project — bringing around 100 new jobs and apprenticeships to the area. The deal will see px Group take on operations, engineering and maintenance for both the carbon capture plant and…
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Local aviation fuel industry taking off
Today (25 March 2026) Luke Myer MP met again with Alfanar for further talks on the next stage of its landmark Lighthouse Green Fuels project, a £2bn project bringing hundreds of jobs to Teesside. Luke and Stockton North MP and Industry Minister Chris McDonald discussed with Alfanar’s team their progress…
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Luke endorses Government nuclear overhaul to speed up building
On 13 March 2026, the Government confirmed sweeping reforms to Britain’s nuclear planning and regulatory system, aiming to speed up the building of new power stations, cut costs and strengthen the country’s energy security. The changes follow the independent Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce review led by John Fingleton, which found that…
