Boss of British Gas owner Centrica handed fivefold pay increase to £4.5m March 22, 2023 The boss of British Gas owner Centrica has been handed a £4.5m pay package, after record profits last year.
Global green transition needs an extra $2.5tn a year to reach net zero by 2050, study says March 22, 2023 Investment in the global green transition needs an rise by an extra $2.5tn a year in order to reach net zero by 2050, a new study has suggested. Capital investment will need to average $3.5tn a year between now and 2050 to reach net zero, according to a new report from international think tank The [...]
Businesses need ‘carrot and stick’ to boost energy efficiency and drive down bills, Npower argues March 22, 2023 Businesses need help to drive down bills and meet the UK's net zero goals, argued the COO of Npower Business Solutions.
Shell will defend ESG targets to shareholders ahead of activist showdown March 22, 2023 Shell will defend its lack of scope three emission targets at its annual ESG update tomorrow, City A.M. has learned.
Cost of UK energy imports more than doubles as North Sea body urges government to back British oil and gas March 22, 2023 The UK’s energy import bill more than double last year, amid an increasing reliance on overseas supplies, revealed Offshore Energies UK.
Rolls-Royce joins forces with Fortum to explore SMR projects March 22, 2023 Rolls-Royce SMR has teamed with Fortum up to explore opportunities to develop small modular nuclear reactors in Scandinavia.
Trafigura and Vitol could step up trade in Russian oil, CEOs admit March 22, 2023 Global energy traders Trafigura and Vitol are considering whether to resume more trade in Russia's oil, their CEOs said yesterday.
Government allocates £1.8bn funding for energy efficiency boost across UK homes and public buildings March 22, 2023 The government has allocated over £1.8bn to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions across homes and public buildings across England.
Billions could be saved by building a flexible electricity system March 22, 2023 The UK could be saving around £17bn every year if it builds a flexible electricity system, MPs have been told.
TotalEnergies awaits solution on £22bn Iraq energy deal, CEO says March 22, 2023 The stalled agreement between Iraq and Total Energies over a £22.1bn energy project has yet to find a resolution, its CEO said.