Drax hacks down Canadian forests to fuel power plant, investigation claims October 3, 2022 Drax has been cutting down environmentally-important forests in Canada to fuel the UK's biggest power station.
EU brings in windfall tax but bloc divided over gas price caps October 1, 2022 The EU has confirmed it will impose a windfall tax on energy firms' profits, as the bloc grapples with a cost of living crisis crunch this winter.
British Steel’s Chinese owners push for Government bailout October 1, 2022 The owners of British Steel are seeking an urgent package of financial support from taxpayers, according to Sky News.
Energy bills rise to record highs despite Government support October 1, 2022 Household energy bills have climbed to all-time highs for millions of Brits today, despite a Government cap on costs per unit.
Exclusive: UK still at risk of blackouts, warns energy forecaster October 1, 2022 The UK could still face blackouts this winter, despite easing gas prices and Europe's topping up of energy storage.
North Sea body holds talks over security after Nord Stream sabotage September 29, 2022 OEUK has been discussing North Sea security plans with government bodies amid increasing political tensions in Europe.
French Oil Giant TotalEnergies vows to have ‘no future with Russia’ September 29, 2022 TotalEnergies is ramping up investments in a bid to distance itself from Russia. The French oil giant has “no future with Russia”, said Patrick Pouyanné, chairman and chief executive, in a strategy update presented in New York on Wednesday. Instead, it will look more to Qatar and the US while escalating their production of liquified [...]
NATO condemns ‘reckless sabotage’ to Nord Stream pipeline September 29, 2022 NATO has slammed the potential sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, but stopped short of blaming Russia.
Capricorn scraps Tullow deal in favour of merger with New Med Energy September 29, 2022 Capricorn has dramatically ditched its merger with rival Tullow, instead reaching an agreement with Israeli gas group New Med Energy.
Truss urged to clarify ‘false’ claim “nobody is paying fuel bills of more than £2,500” September 29, 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss has been urged to clarify a reportedly false claim that “nobody is paying fuel bills of more than £2,500”. Fact-checking charity Full Fact and consumer champion Martin Lewis both warned Truss’ claim was incorrect, and that there was a risk “vulnerable elderly people” think they can keep heating on without paying [...]