Energy opportunities in the region

Bacton gas terminal from the air. Picture; MIKE PAGE

Britain’s gas reserves down to six hours in March after Norfolk gas fault

Fresh fears over the UK’s reliance on imported energy were fuelled today after a report claimed Britain was just six hours away from running out of stored gas in March.

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Two planned wind turbines at Scottow have been rejected amid fears they could interfere with Trimingham's radar (pictured). PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Midday update: Decision on two 126m wind turbines at Scottow

Twin turbines will not be put up near the former RAF Coltishall airbase after they were today rejected by planners.

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A comparison of the proposed Oulton turbine against Big Ben.

Defence chiefs object to three Norfolk wind turbines

Three proposed wind turbine developments could be blocked after the Ministry of Defence raised concerns about potentially “detrimental” effects on nearby radar.

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Picture shows;   Bacton: A comprehensive view of the Bacton Gas terminal which sends gas to the continent via its Interconnector. Gas first came ashore here in 1968 from the Leman field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Aerial images from Mike Page's new book; Norfolk Coast From The Air as featured in the EDP supplement, SkyCamera, May 2006.  Varoius images of the coastline, housing and erosion from the air.                                              All pictures by Mike Page

Bacton fault sparks record gas price surge

Norfolk was at the centre of a record surge in gas prices yesterday when a fault at the Bacton terminal caused a major import pipeline to be shut down.

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Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
.Photo at Sheringham Shoal taken by CHPV and supplied by Scira Offshore Energy.

The future of Norfolk and Suffolk’s energy contribution to be scrutinised

The opportunities and investment born from the burgeoning offshore energy sector have been well documented, but as business leaders descend on the Norfolk Showground for one of biggest energy conferences in the country tomorrow, what is the future for the region’s offshore energy sector?

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