Offshore wind auctions no longer offer ‘financially sustainable prices’ August 7, 2023 The government's flagship offshore wind scheme is no longer fit for purpose, and the UK needs to establish a long-term funding plan.
Last orders! Rate of pub closures reaches decade high as rate hikes and inflation bites August 7, 2023 The number of pub closures in the UK reached its highest quarterly figure in over a decade, new data reveals, as soaring costs force more of the country’s local watering holes to close their doors for good. Some 223 pub businesses entered insolvency in the second quarter of this year, up from 200 in the [...]
LNG boom attracts Asian energy giants to London as Europe fights blackout threat August 6, 2023 Soaring demand for LNG in Europe has triggered a flurry of activity in London, with Asian energy companies looking to maximise booming trade.
Oil prices boosted by six weeks of gains as supplies tighten worldwide August 6, 2023 Oil markets will open trading on Monday having recorded six weeks of gains across both major benchmarks, as tightening supplies bolster prices.
Pay households to back new electricity lines, urges former National Grid chief August 4, 2023 A new report has urged the government to offer lump sum payments to households and communities to ensure the rollout of new electricity lines.
Drax faces political storm over claims it used loophole to keep £639m from bill payers August 3, 2023 The chair of a leading Westminster panel has vowed to investigate reports Drax has been switching off one of its biomass units.
Government warned that a poor investment climate risks new UK energy projects August 3, 2023 The UK’s investment climate must be improved if the government wants to attract more private sector funding for renewable projects.
What is biomass? The power source at the centre of latest Drax controversy August 3, 2023 Drax faces accusations from it turned off power generation at one of its biomass units, but what is the power source at the centre of debate?
UK energy sector M&A activity rises to £10bn this year despite economic gloom August 2, 2023 A flurry of business activity saw nearly £10bn of M&A deals powered by the energy sector in the first six months of 2023, according to PWC.
Drax hits back at claim it cut production at biomass unit to avoid £639m customer payout August 2, 2023 Drax has been accused of shutting down production at one of its biomass generators to avoid returning money to customers.