It will evaluate Finnish firm Hycamite's methane-splitting technology to produce low-carbon hydrogen and high-grade graphite at its planned Barrow-in-Furness plant.

The UK energy transition company has filed patent applications for in-house technology it says could lift round-trip efficiency of its flagship storage project to as much as 72%.

The UK energy developer has appointed the engineering contractor to lead planning and regulatory work on its MESH long-duration storage project ahead of a key Ofgem funding submission.

SP Angel says a run of investor meetings next month will let EnergyPathways showcase progress on its Marram storage project as key decision points approach.

"Establishing a robust investment framework is essential if the UK is to unlock the LDES infrastructure needed to support an electricity system capable of delivering affordable and reliable power," said CEO Ben Clube.

"Alison brings to the company an exceptional combination of industry knowledge, policy expertise and strategic insight that will be highly valuable as we advance the MESH project and the company's growth plans," said Mark Steeves, Chair.

It has appointed Martyn Millwood Hargrave as Chief Scientific Adviser to the CEO and board, to strengthen its technical, strategic and policy capability as it advances the MESH project.

A collaboration agreement with Associated British Ports aims to jointly evaluate ABP's Port of Barrow as the site for onshore facilities supporting the Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project.

It has been offered a Gas Storage Licence by the North Sea Transition Authority for its MESH project, a step the company says unlocks up to 60 salt caverns and multi‑terawatt‑hour integrated gas, hydrogen and compressed‑air storage.