Cheshire East Council is continuing to make progress towards its 2030 target to be carbon neutral as it unveils its new fleet of electric vehicles. The council now has 22 electric vehicles, which includes six community enforcement vans. The range also includes tippers, used by the council's … [Read more...]
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MAG partners with Cirium to improve operational and environmental performance
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the largest UK airport operator and which owns and operates Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted airports, has entered into an agreement with aviation analytics firm, Cirium. The multi-year deal will see MAG utilise a range of Cirium’s analytics and … [Read more...]
Construction contract awarded for Cheshire low carbon hydrogen production facility
Turkish-firm, ENKA, has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to deliver a low carbon hydrogen production plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, that will support industrial businesses in North-west to decarbonise operations. Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen … [Read more...]
North West hydrogen sector calls for greater focus on storage and transport networks to meet net zero goals
The North West’s emerging hydrogen sector has called for additional input from government to support the low-carbon fuel’s transport and storage to help meet net zero goals. In a report published by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA), while progress at policy level has been made in … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group publishes impact of its CSR efforts
CEO Ken O’Toole hailed the impact of the group’s sustainability, education and community efforts as Manchester Airports Group (MAG) publishes in annual CSR Report for 2023/24. Detailing the progress against the delivery of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, ‘Working together for … [Read more...]
North West Hydrogen industry gears up for third annual Hydrogen Week
Spearheaded by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA), Hydrogen Week UK will make its return in 2025 for its third consecutive year. The annual event, scheduled from Monday 24th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025, will continue its mission to spotlight the critical role hydrogen plays in helping … [Read more...]
Local children get the bug for biodiversity at MIX MANCHESTER
Local children and staff from Woodhouse Park Family Centre in Wythenshawe joined the MIX MANCHESTER team to install a series of special bug hotels for the mini beasts at the 60-acre site at Manchester Airport. The children, aged 5-11, and their care team helped to create and decorate 20 bug … [Read more...]
Cheshire nuclear facility planned following £196 million government investment
The UK government is to invest £196 million in a new uranium enrichment facility being developed in Capelhurst, Cheshire by nuclear energy firm, Urenco. Urenco's plant will make the UK the first country in Europe outside Russia with capability to produced advanced nuclear fuel for nuclear power … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group welcomes Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has responded to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) announcement new mandate that Sustainable Aviation Fuel must make up 10% of fuel used by the sector by 2030. The group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports, welcomed the move … [Read more...]
Net Zero North West launches Manifesto
Net Zero North West has set out its manifesto for making the region the world’s first net zero cluster and harnessing the potential of the green economy. Net Zero North West launched their roadmap for decarbonisation in the region at an event at Siemens' Greater Manchester office on 4th April, … [Read more...]
Plans approved for UK’s first low-carbon hydrogen production facility in Cheshire
Cheshire will become home to the UK's first low-carbon hydrogen production facility, following Cheshire West & Chester Council's approval for plans for the Ellesmere Port scheme. Planning approval means EET Hydrogen can begin construction of two plants at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in … [Read more...]
Planning rules to be relaxed for solar panels on homes and businesses
Homeowners and businesses will be given greater flexibility to install rooftop solar panels to generate electricity under announced changes to planning regulations. Changes to permitted development rights rules announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) will … [Read more...]