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The UK’s energy and utilities sectors are facing a major challenge—there simply aren’t enough skilled professionals to meet growing industry demands

To mark the upcoming National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February), the North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks, has congratulated its latest group of successful apprentices who will be helping shape the future of energy to prepare for the transition to net zero.

Nominations are open for the prestigious 2025 Gas Industry Awards, recognizing excellence and innovation across the sector. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate standout contributions and achievements within the gas industry!

Connected Response is delighted to announce that Felix Wight has joined the business in the newly created role of Commercial Director.

For tenants reliant on electric storage heating and hot water (ESH/HW), RTS transmits the signal that switches the ESH/HW ‘on’ and ‘off’. The RTS Shutdown mean the ‘on’ and ‘off’ signal will no longer be transmitted.

As we launch into 2025, the organisations that remain competitive and relevant will be keeping an eye on the latest developments in immersive technology.

The energy and water industry’s biggest annual event promises an exciting mix of new and returning features, and exhibitors, all centred around the headline theme, ‘Lead the Change’.

Industry needs support to decarbonise, otherwise as a country we risk shutting down our economy to meet our net zero targets.

The gas networks and National Gas have now all published their RIIO-GD3/GT3 Business Plans for 2026-2031.

A highly experienced chairman and board director, Archie brings a wealth of commercial expertise to the group, with an impressive career in which he has been instrumental in transforming a number of major British businesses, including telecommunications business Energis

This winter Wales & West Utilities has joined all other UK gas distribution networks (GDNs) to announce a partnership with housing and homelessness charities, Shelter and Shelter Scotland, which focuses on preventing homelessness.

The Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA) and The Pipeline Industries Guild have announced an MoU which will see the two trade bodies working together for the benefit of members of both organisations.

Acquisition positions Develop to better meet the needs of existing customer base, while expanding its ability to target new sectors.

M Group Services has completed the acquisition of BGEN Ltd and its subsidiaries (“BGEN”), one of the UK’s largest independent technical engineering solutions businesses with a strong position in regulated end markets including power & energy, water, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

Wales & West Utilities is launching the next phase of its Lessons Learnt: Past Energy Transitions in the Gas Industry project to learn from the historic gas conversion across the UK and inform the transition to a cleaner, greener energy system of the future.

Wales & West Utilities (WWU) will partner with major government and energy players to deliver Powering Wales Renewably, a project to increase renewable generation connections across the nation.