Gas prices nudge higher after Chevron workers vote to strike at Aussie LNG sites September 5, 2023 Workers at a key liquefied natural gas plant in Australia will engage in a full-scale strike for two weeks this month.
BP boss Bernard Looney pledges to stick to plans for oil and gas output cuts September 5, 2023 BP boss Bernard Looney says he will not further scale back his energy transition strategy after ceding some ground earlier this year.
Sunak poised to ease onshore wind ban after Tory backbench rebellion September 5, 2023 The government is expected to ease restrictions on onshore wind farms after a Tory backbencher rebellion over renewable projects.
Enquest urges government to restore investor confidence in UK oil and gas after £60m windfall tax hit September 5, 2023 Enquest has warned the current fiscal regime is damaging confidence in the North Sea, and has called for further changes to the windfall tax.
Hydrogen specialist UHL plans £250m UK spend – but it won’t list in London September 5, 2023 The world's largest hydrogen conglomerate plans to invest £250m in the UK over the next 12 months, City A.M. has learned.
Rising star Claire Coutinho faces gruelling start in energy secretary role September 5, 2023 Claire Coutinho has taken over energy policy from Grant Shapps, and faces a highly challenging start to her new role.
Carbon capture’s reliance on dirty shipping fuels threatens its green ambitions September 4, 2023 The green credentials of the carbon capture industry have been called into question after new analysis revealed the huge amount of high-polluting fuel needed to power ships transporting captured carbon dioxide around the world.
Sunak’s onshore wind U-turn not enough to lure investment, trade body warns September 4, 2023 Proposals to lift onshore wind out of a de-facto moratorium are unlikely to lead to a ramp up in domestic projects, Renewable UK has warned.
Wood Group wins £261m deal to service Harbour Energy’s North Sea operations September 4, 2023 Wood Group has entered into a new strategic partnership with Harbour Energy to service its North Sea operations.
China involvement in UK nuclear energy not a security risk, industry boss says September 4, 2023 Chinese involvement in the UK’s nuclear energy sector is not a national security risk, the country’s leading trade body has argued.