UK needs a strategy to develop home-grown battery industry before it’s too late, tech boss warns May 11, 2023 The UK government must continue to support the creation of a British battery industry, a senior tech boss has warned.
Households could be offered competitive deals again as price cap eases May 10, 2023 Households could benefit from the prospect of fixed tariffs below the price cap, predicts energy specialist Cornwall Insight.
Sunak backs North Sea oil and gas sector in grilling over Rosebank field May 10, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed continuing North Sea oil and gas production, arguing that the UK still needs fossil fuels.
Wind power makes more electricity than gas for first time ever in a quarter May 10, 2023 The UK’s growing fleet of wind turbines generated more electricity than gas-fired power stations in the first three months of this year.
Harbour Energy blames windfall tax for scrubbing out profits as it confirms heavy jobs cuts May 10, 2023 Harbour Energy confirmed it expects to cut hundreds of jobs in the UK ahead of today's AGM, following the effects of the windfall tax.
Enough windfall taxes: We need oil and gas to go green May 10, 2023 The UK will need oil and gas for decades to come - despite renewables' progress- making calls for toughened windfall tax dubious.
UK risks dropping green energy lead by failing to respond to Biden’s $400bn package, Johnson Matthey chief warns May 10, 2023 The head of one of Britain’s largest manufacturers has warned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that he risks squandering the country’s lead in clean energy production by failing to respond to US President Joe Biden’s $400bn (£317bn) green stimulus package. Liam Condon, chief executive of Johnson Matthey, told Sky News it has intellectual property which could [...]
Thames Water boss to forgo bonuses as dividend scrutiny on suppliers intensifies May 9, 2023 The boss of Thames Water will forgo performance related pay this year, with the supplier's turnaround plans still behind schedule.
Suncor Energy’s profits beats estimates on strong demand and tight supplies May 9, 2023 Suncor Energy has reported better-than-expected first-quarter profits, helped by steady demand for energy amid crimped global supplies.
God vs Big Oil: Church of England loses faith in Shell’s climate plans ahead of AGM May 9, 2023 The Church of England will vote to oust Shell's chief executive Wael Sawan and chairman Sir Andrew Macenzie.