Analysis: Could Ofgem’s prepayment meter crackdown end up fuelling ‘bad debt’? April 18, 2023 Ofgem and Energy UK have warned over bad debt after the latest clampdown on prepayment meters failed to ban forced installations.
Shell restarts Pierce field operations in UK North Sea April 18, 2023 Shell has restarted operations at the Pierce field in the Central North Sea, following an upgrade to allow gas to be produced at the location.
UK has enough gas for summer demand, National Gas Transmission confirms April 18, 2023 The UK will have sufficient gas supply to meet demand from April to September and is expected to sustain flows to Europe
UK risks missing net zero goals warns Ovo boss, as firm unveils new tariff to fight greenwashing April 18, 2023 The UK will miss its net zero goals without bolder action from the government and energy industry, warns Ovo boss Raman Bhatia,
Forced prepayment meter installations for over 85s banned in Ofgem crackdown April 18, 2023 UK energy suppliers have all signed up to a new code of practice for prepayment meters as part of an industry crackdown.
North Sea industry push for windfall tax price floor in bid to boost bank lending April 18, 2023 North Sea oil and gas producers are pushing the government to introduce a price floor in the windfall tax so that banks will offer better loans.
Low-cost energy generation may no longer be winning factor for renewable auctions under government overhaul April 18, 2023 Applications for renewable projects could soon be assessed on their contributions to the wider green industry, rather than just prices.
Exxon Mobil challenged by investors over climate goals ahead of AGM April 17, 2023 LGIM and CBIS have co-filed a shareholder resolution, calling on Exxon Mobil to provide more climate disclosures.
John Wood Group confirms talks with Apollo as it extends deadline for takeover bid April 17, 2023 John Wood Group has confirmed it will hold talks with Apollo to see if a firm offer can be made on the same terms as its fifth takeover bid.
National Grid needs competition for UK to meet energy ambitions, argues energy boss April 17, 2023 National Grid’s electricity network should be opened up to competition from private companies to speed up connections for new projects.