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'It has been encouraging to see funding certainty for the HyNet and East Coast Clusters in recent weeks. But a balanced pathway toward a decarbonised future requires more CCS than just these two projects – and must put Acorn on the road to delivery.
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- Glasgow Times
Glasgow hotel manager recognised at Acorn Awards 2025
David Morgan, the assistant conference and events manager at voco Grand Central in Glasgow, has been celebrated as one of the UK's youngest rising stars at this year's Acorn Awards. The awards, run by The Caterer, acknowledge 30 of the country's most promising hospitality professionals under 30 for their innovation, dedication, and influence in the industry. Since joining in 2021, David has become a vital part of the voco Grand Central team, earning admiration from both colleagues and guests for his work ethic and attentive leadership. Read more: UK restaurant chain's first Glasgow venue edges closer to opening (Image: Supplied) David said: "This is an unexpected honour and a real career highlight that I am delighted to be able to celebrate. "I feel incredibly lucky to be recognised alongside such talented individuals within the hospitality industry." David's connection to the historic hotel runs deep. His nana worked in the same building over 45 years ago, and he is now proudly following in her footsteps, all while studying for a hospitality management degree at Glasgow Caledonian University. David said: "It's also especially meaningful to be following in the footsteps of Katie Moran, our operations director here at voco Grand Central - and to honour my Nana, who worked in F&B in this very building over 45 years ago, just like me! "I hope she would be proud." Marcello Ventisei, general manager at voco Grand Central, said: "David exemplifies everything we stand for at voco – professionalism, passion and potential. "We're all incredibly proud of him. "From day one, he's brought energy and excellence to our team, and we're thrilled to see that recognised nationally." Read more: Glasgow housing association secures more than £500k for tenants Katie Moran, operations director and fellow Acorn Award alumna, said: "Having won an Acorn myself, I know how much this means - and David's very deserving of this accolade. "He's a rising star in every sense and brings such heart and drive to our hotel. "The future is bright for him, and this is only the beginning." Since 1986, the Acorn Awards have been a marker of success for young talent in the hospitality industry, with previous winners including Gordon Ramsay and Jason Atherton. David now joins this prestigious alumni list — proudly representing Glasgow on a national stage.
Leader Live
a day ago
- Leader Live
Roman artefacts found along Hynet project pipeline route
An archaeological investigation plan has been submitted to Flintshire County Council before work on the new pipeline takes place. The project involves the construction of a 26km underground pipeline from Elton, Cheshire to the Point of Ayr gas terminal in Talacre - work on which is expected to start this summer. At the Point of Ayr gas terminal, it will then transport carbon dioxide to a platform in the Douglas oil and gas field in the Irish Sea where it will be pumped into depleted oil and gas reservoirs rather than released into the atmosphere. The pipeline will capture 109 million tonnes of carbon over 25 years during phase one of operation - equivalent to taking 60.1 million cars off the road for a year. (Image: Hynet project) A Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) has been submitted to Flintshire Council - setting out how archaeological investigation will take place along the route ahead of construction. A total of 79 targeted trial trenches were located to test - of which 45 have already been completed as part of an earlier phase. Oxford Archaeology were commissioned to undertake the trial-trench evaluation on the 26km route of new pipeline. Eight of the trenches in Cheshire West revealed a total of 13 archaeological features, alongside a small group of artefacts from just three trenches. A trench to the south of Saughall, near Chester, produced the most significant archaeological features identified by the evaluation; comprised a cobble and sandstone surface (perhaps a footing for a building)and a step-profiled ditch. Both were associated with Roman pottery, ironwork, and glass dating to the mid-second to mid-third century AD. MORE NEWS: Of the 22 trenches in Flintshire, 14 revealed archaeological features - the earliest datable feature comprised a single pit found on gently sloping ground at Pentre Halkyn, which contained Bronze Age pottery. The report states that the results of further investigation work to take place will "inform development of an appropriate mitigation strategy for any significant archaeological remains". If the evaluation reveals little of archaeological significance, then no further work may be necessary. Liverpool Bay CCS seeks approval from Flintshire Council to approve the Written Scheme of Archaeology - which is needed for work to commence.
Press and Journal
27-05-2025
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen firm invests in new base for 200 engineers
Energy consultancy Penspen has marked a major milestone in its north-east growth story by opening a new, larger office in Aberdeen. The hub brings together 200 specialist engineers under one roof as the company ramps up delivery of energy transition and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. Penspen says the move to Balmoral Business Park in Altens shows its long-term commitment to Aberdeen, where it has had a presence since the late 1980s. The purpose-built office replaces the company's former base at Queens Gardens and brings in staff from C&I Engineering Solutions, the local firm it acquired in 2024. 'Aberdeen is a critical hub for us – a region where we have deep roots and long-standing relationships with key clients,' said Darren Bartlett, Penspen's director of engineering and energy transition. 'This move reflects both our history in the north-east and our ongoing commitment to its future.' From its new base, Penspen will lead on serval major low-carbon infrastructure projects. These include engineering work on the HyNet CO₂ pipeline in Liverpool Bay and a hydrogen infrastructure gap analysis for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, part of the EU's Southern Gas Corridor. The company is focused on two key areas: energy security and the repurposing assets for hydrogen and carbon transport – sectors seeing fast-growing demand. The Balmoral office will also serve as a training hub, for skills in hydrogen systems, CO₂ transmission, and infrastructure reuse. These skills are considered vital to the UK's future energy system and local workforce development. Penspen has operated globally for over 70 years. Its workforce has grown from 750 in 2019 to 1,200 today, including more than 200 staff in Aberdeen. 'Bringing the Penspen and C&I Engineering Solutions teams together under one purpose-built roof will strengthen collaboration and further enhance the service we deliver to our clients,' said Mr Bartlett. 'Investing in our Aberdeen presence enables us to grow our team and our capabilities to deliver technically challenging projects that support global clients at every stage of the energy project lifecycle. 'We're proud to make a commitment to the city as it positions itself at the heart of the energy transition.' Although headquartered in London, Penspen is part of Sidara, which is currently in talks to acquire Aberdeen-based engineering giant Wood.
