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.
Oil prices to begin trading at seven month high as US demand recovers September 3, 2023 Oil prices climbed to their highest levels in over seven months on Friday, boosted by expectations of further extensions to supply cuts.
Iron ore demand robust even as China’s economy slumps September 3, 2023 Iron ore demand in China has proven robust even amid a domestic property crisis and a sluggish revival from the pandemic, data suggests.
Octopus buys Shell UK energy arm making it Britain’s second biggest supplier September 1, 2023 The deal will require regulator approval and Shell customers were advised to “sit tight” for now, with it hoped to be formalised in the final quarter of the year.
Ofgem clamps down on generators gaming the system after £3bn hit to households September 1, 2023 Electricity generators will no longer be able to artificially inflate energy prices and drive up households bills.
Glencore’s shares slide as 197 claimants for legal action revealed August 31, 2023 Shares in commodity giant Glencore have dropped over four per cent in early trading this morning amid its bitter legal battle in London.