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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Heat network scheme for city awarded £21m
A major project to supply Oxford with low carbon heating has been awarded £21m from the government's Green Network Fund. 1Energy plans to install about 20km (12 miles) of pipes, and said it hoped the Oxford Energy Network would be operational by 2030. Cabinet member for zero carbon at Oxford City Council, Anna Railton, said she was "delighted" by the news, adding: "With buildings responsible for 60% of Oxford's carbon emissions, a heat network like this has been identified as one of the key pathways to achieve a net zero carbon city by 2040." 1Energy said more detail about the project would be revealed in the next six to nine months when a planning application was submitted. Project manager for 1Energy, Dan Goodchild, said: "The vast majority of the heat, 70 or 80% of it, will come from low carbon air source, water source or data centre source heat pumps." Though he admitted gas might be needed for "resilience purposes, for either when it's particularly cold or when the heat pumps need maintenance". Nick Eyre, chair of the Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership and emeritus professor of energy and climate policy at the University of Oxford described it as "a good use of government money". "Heat Networks are going to be required to decarbonise some of the denser populated parts of the country... and that's particularly true in Oxford [which has] a lot of old heritage buildings which are quite difficult to decarbonise," he said. A similar but much smaller scheme has been running between the John Radcliffe and Churchill hospitals since 2017, after a 1.6-mile (2.2km) pipe was laid under several roads in Headington. Trevor Payne, director of estates at the University of Oxford said: "The potential benefits of a wider heat network are huge, both for the University - the project could help us achieve our ambitious target of reaching net zero by 2035 - and for the community as a whole." Jerry Woods, director of estates and campus services at Oxford Brookes University said: "This supports our aims as a member of the Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership in Oxford becoming a Net Zero City by 2040 and also supports the university in reaching its Net Zero carbon goals potentially faster and at lower cost than possible to do alone." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Switch on for £14.7m hospital pipeline The Tube and Thames could heat London landmarks Heat network scheme awarded £15.5m Oxford Energy Network Zero Carbon Oxfordshire
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Oxford heat network gets £21m government funding
A major project to supply Oxford with low carbon heating has been awarded £21m from the government's Green Network Fund.1Energy plans to install about 20km (12 miles) of pipes, and said it hoped the Oxford Energy Network would be operational by member for zero carbon at Oxford City Council, Anna Railton, said she was "delighted" by the news, adding: "With buildings responsible for 60% of Oxford's carbon emissions, a heat network like this has been identified as one of the key pathways to achieve a net zero carbon city by 2040."1Energy said more detail about the project would be revealed in the next six to nine months when a planning application was submitted. Project manager for 1Energy, Dan Goodchild, said: "The vast majority of the heat, 70 or 80% of it, will come from low carbon air source, water source or data centre source heat pumps."Though he admitted gas might be needed for "resilience purposes, for either when it's particularly cold or when the heat pumps need maintenance".Nick Eyre, chair of the Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership and emeritus professor of energy and climate policy at the University of Oxford described it as "a good use of government money"."Heat Networks are going to be required to decarbonise some of the denser populated parts of the country... and that's particularly true in Oxford [which has] a lot of old heritage buildings which are quite difficult to decarbonise," he said. A similar but much smaller scheme has been running between the John Radcliffe and Churchill hospitals since 2017, after a 1.6-mile (2.2km) pipe was laid under several roads in Payne, director of estates at the University of Oxford said: "The potential benefits of a wider heat network are huge, both for the University - the project could help us achieve our ambitious target of reaching net zero by 2035 - and for the community as a whole."Jerry Woods, director of estates and campus services at Oxford Brookes University said: "This supports our aims as a member of the Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership in Oxford becoming a Net Zero City by 2040 and also supports the university in reaching its Net Zero carbon goals potentially faster and at lower cost than possible to do alone." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Otto Aviation and its Phantom 3500 to Beat Carbon Neutrality Goals by 20 Years
At a Paris Air Show press briefing, CEO Paul Touw detailed Otto's breakthrough technology and aircraft that enables ultra-efficient, low-emission flight PARIS, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Otto Aviation, a pioneering force in sustainable aviation, held a press briefing today at the Paris Air Show where CEO Paul Touw announced the company would achieve net-zero carbon emissions with its Phantom 3500 aircraft when it enters service around 2030 – two decades ahead of the aviation industry's net-zero carbon goal. The aviation industry has set a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This goal, adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and supported by organizations like the International Air Transport Association (IATA), aims to mitigate the industry's impact on climate change by balancing CO2 emissions with equivalent amounts sequestered or remarks took the assembled journalists and industry leaders behind the scenes of Otto's groundbreaking aircraft, the Phantom 3500, the first true aircraft of the sustainability era. With an AI-supported clean sheet design, transonic super-laminar flow architecture, and cutting-edge aerodynamics, the Phantom 3500 is a lightweight, ultra-low-drag aircraft that burns 60 percent less fuel than similar-sized jets and reduces emissions by 90 percent when combined with sustainable aviation fuel. 'The Phantom 3500 is the result of relentless innovation and bold thinking,' said CEO Touw during his remarks. 'By achieving carbon neutrality 20 years ahead of the 2050 target, we're not just meeting expectations—Otto is redefining what's possible in aviation. It's a transformative step toward a future where cutting-edge technology and sustainability go hand in hand.' On the inside, the Phantom 3500 provides space for nine passengers and has a cabin height of 6 and a half feet. In place of traditional porthole-style windows along the fuselage, the Phantom 3500 includes high-definition digital displays called Super Natural Vision™, which provides passengers with views of the sky and scenery while also enjoying increased efficiency thanks to the streamlined design. Otto Aviation plans to manufacture the Phantom 3500 at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida, an announcement made yesterday at the Paris Air Show by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The company will invest approximately $430 million and move its headquarters to the city. Otto's plan is to establish initial operations in an available hangar, then build a new plant to manufacture the Phantom 3500 on land at the airfield. The company plans to begin flight tests by early 2027, and aims to achieve certification and enter service in 2030. Phantom 3500 Specifications Mean Take Off Weight: 19,000 poundsBasic Empty Weight: 11,700 poundsDimensions: 64' W x 58.3' L x 17.7' HCabin Volume: 800 cubic feetCabin Height: 6'5'Cabin Length: 23 feetCabin Width: 7'6'Max Passengers: 9Max Speed: 600+ mphMax Range: 3,500 NMNBAA 4 PAX Range: 3,200 NMCruise Altitude: 51,000 feetBalance Field Landing: < 3,500 feetOperating Cost: 50% less than an average Super-Mid jet Touw is a visionary entrepreneur, engineer, and private pilot with years of aerospace experience. He previously founded and led XOJET, a disruptive private aviation company, and co-founded Ariba, a supply chain technology firm now part of the SAP portfolio. At Otto, he's on a mission to redefine aviation through bold thinking and breakthrough design. About OttoOtto Aviation is an advanced aerospace company committed to transforming private and regional aviation through innovative aircraft design. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Otto is developing the Phantom 3500, a new, clean-sheet design aircraft that establishes – and leads – a new category in highly efficient, affordable, and sustainable business jet aviation. Learn more at For media inquiries, please contact:Scott Or Onsite at the Paris Airshow:Josh A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Completion of £16m Trowbridge medical centre 'firmly in sight'
The completion of a £16m integrated care centre is "firmly in sight" following the installation of a new roof. The Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre in Wiltshire has been described as a "state-of-the-art health and care facility" and is due to open to patients early next site will become the location for the minor injury unit and X-ray department that are currently based within the nearby Trowbridge Community executive lead for cancer, planned care and community, Caroline Holmes, said: "The building work is well under way, the finish line is firmly in sight, and local people can now see their new integrated care centre really begin to take shape. Using the latest green technology, such as solar panels and heat pumps, the centre is designed to be fully self-sufficient and net zero carbon. Representatives from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) marked the "milestone" occasion on the recently installed were joined by the Mayor of Trowbridge, along with a number of NHS colleagues who will soon call the new centre Holmes thanked those who had helped bring the new centre to added: "When the very first spades went in the ground, it was difficult to picture how a brand new health and care facility could emerge from what was essentially a very muddy field. Yet, here we are."The new centre is set to be a "flagship location" for local health and care, with teams from many different organisations, including HCRG Care Group, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership and the Royal United Hospital, working together under one roof.
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Aldar, EMSTEEL collaborate to construct Abu Dhabi's first net zero carbon mosque
ABU DHABI: Aldar has announced it will become the first developer in the Middle East and North Africa region to implement hydrogen-based steel rebar in a development project. Supplied by EMSTEEL Group, the steel will significantly reduce carbon emissions during the construction of Abu Dhabi's first net zero carbon mosque in Sustainable City Yas Island. The mosque, with a 1,595 sqm floor area and capacity for over 850 worshippers, aims to achieve LEED Zero Carbon certification, reaching net zero carbon emissions in production and energy use through clean energy deployment, low carbon materials- including hydrogen-based steel produced via low-emissions processes. The partnership between Aldar and EMSTEEL aims to champion innovation within the sector and accelerate the industrial transition towards sustainable construction. It will create demand for sustainable materials in the region, generating mutual value by recirculating the benefits within the UAE economy as part of the National In-Country Value (ICV) programme. Steel is the second largest contributor to embodied carbon in the sector, following concrete, accounting for up to 20 per cent of a building's total emissions. The manufacturing of hydrogen steel has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 95 per cent compared with conventional steel production. The partnership was inaugurated during Make It In The Emirates 2025– an event dedicated to UAE's rapidly expanding industrial and manufacturing sectors – in the presence of Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer at Aldar, and Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group Chief Executive Officer at EMSTEEL. Salwa Al Maflahi, Executive Director, Sustainability and Community Outreach at Aldar, said: 'The low emissions hydrogen-based rebar is more than a material innovation—it's a catalyst for reshaping our industry. As we transition to low-carbon construction, green steel enables us to reduce embodied carbon at scale, without compromising structural integrity or design ambition. Our partnership with EMSTEEL marks a bold step forward in accelerating the decarbonisation of our supply chain and delivering on our net zero ambitions. This is a game changer for sustainable real estate development.' Michael Rion, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Steel, part of EMSTEEL Group, said: 'At EMSTEEL, we are proud to support the region's transition to sustainable construction by supplying low-emissions hydrogen-based rebar for this landmark project. collaboration with Aldar represents a significant advancement in the use of green steel and underscores our commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and the UAE's industrial sustainability agenda. Through such partnerships, we aim to decarbonise the value chain of the construction industry and drive long-term impact across the built environment. This project sets a precedent for future developments, with both Aldar and EMSTEEL exploring the broader adoption of green steel across residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects in the UAE and beyond.' As a leading real estate developer, manager, and investor, Aldar has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company is delivering on this ambition through wide-ranging initiatives including sustainable design, green construction, clean energy adoption, and extensive retrofitting for resource efficiency. The company's approach extends across the value chain, from expanding LEED certification across its property portfolio, to increasing circular economy practices through high levels of construction waste recycling and embedding sustainability criteria into supplier engagement.
