Labour’s plan to wind down oil and gas extraction is ‘naive’ and risks ‘cliff edge’ for production, union chief warns Energy row Labour’s energy plans have been branded “naive” amid warnings the party risks creating a “cliff edge” for production, a union chief has warned. GMB general secretary Gary Smith said Labour’s policies “are going to create a cliff edge with oil and gas extraction from the North Sea”. Speaking on Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday [...]
National Grid’s electricity system operator to allow energy firms to connect new projects NATIONAL GRID Energy firms will be able to build their own connections to the grid, confirms National Grid's electricity system operator.
IEA: Renewable energy to ramp up by a third this year, driven by supply security fears and Chinese growth RENEWABLE ENERGY The world's renewable energy capacity will jump a third this year, revealed the International Energy Agency.
Oil prices stabilises after US debt ceiling vote as OPEC+ meeting looms June 1, 2023 Oil prices have stabilised today after the passing of a key vote on the US debt ceiling revived expectations of demand growth.
The Notebook: Neil Bennett on Dubai’s past, present and future June 1, 2023 The Notebook is where interesting people say interesting things. Today, it’s Neil Bennett, global co-ceo of H/Advisors, a comms and advisory firm… Going green in the town that oil built I’m in Dubai for the launch of our new H/Advisors’ office here. We are focusing on sustainability communications as the city and the whole of [...]
LME launches consultations to restore confidence after nickel crisis May 31, 2023 The London Metal Exchange launched two consultations on Wednesday on possible reforms in the wake of last year's nickel crisis.
Gas prices could fall to zero predict experts as conditions ease over summer May 31, 2023 Gas prices will continue to slide this summer with day to day prices potentially dropping close to zero, argued energy experts.
Court date set for climate activists’ legal challenge over new coal mine May 31, 2023 Climate activists are set for a courtroom showdown with the government over a newly-approved coal mine in West Cumbria.
National Grid looks for supply chain partners to deliver £9bn renewable ramp up May 31, 2023 National Grid is looking for more supply chain partners to help deliver a vast ramp up in clean energy infrastructure.
Yu Group shares soar after energy supplier confirms bumper bookings May 31, 2023 Yu Group shares are up 26 per cent on the London Stock Exchange in today's trading, after confirming bumper bookings this year.