Opinions, News and Project Updates
Our newsletter brings together market intelligence, project-level news, and expert commentary on UK energy and infrastructure.
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Strategic Infrastructure Support & 2026 Portfolio
This bi-monthly newsletter from Paul Winter Consulting Ltd (PWCL) provides a comprehensive look at the shifting landscape of UK infrastructure and energy projects. It serves as a resource for clients and industry professionals to stay informed on regulatory changes, market trends, and new sector developments.
Key Insights & Sector Updates:
UK Energy Independence: An analysis of how global geopolitical instability and rising gas prices highlight the urgent need for a more secure, domestic energy strategy in the UK.
Renewable Gas Policy: A look at the current "holding pattern" in the UK’s Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) and what the upcoming policy shifts mean for investors and developers in the anaerobic digestion sector.
Carbon Capture Realities: A critical examination of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects, arguing that the focus must shift from simple storage to commercial "usage" to be truly viable.
Global Policy Impact: Discussion on how international climate policy shifts—including those from the U.S. administration—affect global capital flows and investor confidence in UK Net-Zero infrastructure.
Green Hydrogen Progress: Updates on major project milestones, including the newly approved green hydrogen production facility at Milford Haven, Wales.
2026 Strategic Portfolio: Introduction of the new 2026 overview presentation detailing PWCL’s core services and track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects.
ABP Compliance: Guidance on navigating the new environmental and regulatory requirements for waste infrastructure as the UK transitions to weekly food waste collections by 2026.
New year project updates and sector insights from PWCL
January 2026.
Stay informed on the latest developments in the renewable energy and waste management sectors with this comprehensive update from Paul Winter Consulting Ltd.
Key Highlights Include:
Major Project Milestone: Progress on the Rugeley Anaerobic Digestion project, a collaborative renewable energy scheme currently moving through pre-construction.
Regulatory Guidance: An essential look at new Animal By-Product (ABP) regulations and what the move to weekly food waste collections means for infrastructure compliance and operational resilience.
The Path to Net Zero: Expert commentary on the UK’s transition to net zero, including discussions on the estimated £4.5 trillion investment required for decarbonization.
Energy Infrastructure: Analysis of the current challenges facing the National Grid, including record constraint costs and the upcoming £28 billion upgrade to ensure long-term energy security.
Download this resource to explore the technical complexities and strategic opportunities shaping the future of the UK's built environment.
Project Progress & Sector Insights:
November 2025.
Navigating Change in the UK Energy and Infrastructure Landscape
Stay informed with our latest briefing on the shifting regulatory environment and real-world project developments.
This update covers our recent appointment for a major anaerobic digestion feasibility study in Scotland and provides essential technical analysis of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK-ETS) expansion.
From long-duration energy storage milestones to the strategic impact of the Green Gas Support Scheme closure, this resource offers the clarity and technical oversight needed to drive complex renewable projects forward with confidence.
Key insights included in this download:
Biomethane & AD Strategy: Managing development timelines ahead of the 2028 GGSS cut-off.
Regulatory Updates: What the Planning & Infrastructure Bill and UK-ETS expansion mean for waste-to-energy operators.
Infrastructure Progress: Updates on Highview Power’s £130m liquid-air energy storage facility and the nationally significant Riverside heat network project.
PWCL Methodology: An overview of our "feasibility-to-handover" approach for industrial and renewable energy construction.
A New Era for PWCL: Project Excellence & Strategic Growth
September 2025.
Discover the vision behind our recent brand evolution and get an inside look at our latest project milestones. This update highlights the transition of the Melton Dry Anaerobic Digestion plant into its critical commissioning phase—a showcase of our process-led engineering integration.
Beyond project updates, we explore the shifting dynamics of the UK energy landscape, including the rapid rise of the battery storage market and the innovative use of flywheel technology for grid stability.
Download this edition to see how PWCL is combining a fresh perspective with our long-standing dedication to delivering complex, high-value industrial and renewable infrastructure.
Key insights included in this download:
Melton AD Project: Behind-the-scenes of the commissioning phase for this innovative dry anaerobic digestion facility.
The Battery Surge: Analysis of the UK’s energy transition and the £1 billion industrial battery storage market.
Grid Resilience: How flywheels are replacing traditional synchronous inertia as the UK retires coal and gas generators.
Project Roadmap: A preview of our new guide for developers: Getting Your Industrial Building Project Off the Ground.
