Price of a litre of diesel falls below 170p for first time since March last year February 8, 2023 The average price of a litre of diesel has fallen below 170p for the first time in 11 months, according to data from Experian.
Total profits as French energy giant joins rivals with record £29.9bn earnings February 8, 2023 Oil and gas major Total Energies has joined the profits party alongside its rivals, posting record full-year earnings of £29.9bn.
Equinor joins rivals Shell and BP with record £23.8bn profits as Norwegian energy giant props up Europe’s gas supplies February 8, 2023 Equinor has posted record £23.8bn full-year profits powered by soaring oil and gas prices, in line with bumper results from rival firms.
BEIS break-up: New department will help government combat energy crisis, argue experts February 7, 2023 Experts say the break-up of BEIS and the emergence of a new energy department could improve government decision making.
BP scales back climate ambitions as outcry over £23bn earnings ignites call for tougher windfall tax February 7, 2023 BP has scaled back its climate ambitions, easing plans to slash the amount of oil and gas it produces to meet global demand.
National Grid stands down coal plants as it grapples with winter cold snap February 7, 2023 National Grid stood down its order for two coal power plant units to be warmed up yesterday evening, easing supply crunch concerns.
BP: Profits double to £23bn as soaring oil and gas prices continue to boost its bottom line February 7, 2023 BP is the latest energy giant to unveil record profits, reporting full-year earnings of £23bn, cashing in on soaring oil and gas prices.
Britishvolt: Rescue deal doesn’t mean UK will achieve EV goals, analysts say February 7, 2023 The UK’s future in electric vehicles is uncertain, warned experts, despite the impending rescue takeover of collapsed start-up Britishvolt.
Green energy: Subsidies need planning reform to stop firms being lured by US billions – Wartsila boss February 6, 2023 Subsidies for green energy will only lead to a ramp up of renewables if they are matched with planning reforms, warned Wartsila.
World’s biggest gold miner Newmont tables £14.1bn offer for rival firm Newcrest February 6, 2023 Top gold producer Newmont Corp has made a £14.1bn ($16.9bn) offer for Newcrest Mining to build a global gold behemoth.