Germany brings in more emergency measures to control gas supplies amid supply shortage fears May 13, 2022 Germany has brought in new measures to control the country's energy supply amid continued volatility in global gas markets.
Rishi Sunak is ‘pragmatic’ about imposing windfall tax on soaring energy profits as Brits’ bills skyrocket May 13, 2022 Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he was “pragmatic” about possibly imposing a windfall tax on the soaring profits of oil and gas giants as customers’ bills rise. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has shown firm opposition to the raid but has conceded “we’ll have to look at it” after BP chief executive Bernard Looney said his investment [...]
Building nuclear power plants will only drive up energy bills even further, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng warns May 13, 2022 The Government’s ambitious nuclear power push may initially increase energy bills, the Business Secretary has warned. Kwasi Kwarteng said the plan to build new power plants as part of a new energy strategy may have a “small effect” on bills. But he told the BBC “nuclear is back on the table” because the Government considers [...]
Activist investor prepares to take on Shell over climate targets May 12, 2022 Shell is preparing for a shareholder showdown at its upcoming AGM, as activists push for more stringent environmental targets.
Energy specialist warns government needs to spend £20bn on battery storage to meet renewable goals May 12, 2022 The government will have to commit £20bn on battery storage to meet renewables targets, argued energy specialists Cornwall Insight.
Kwarteng intervenes in China-linked takeover of UK-based graphene firm on security grounds May 12, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng yesterday triggered a further review of a proposed China-linked takeover of a UK-based graphene firm.
Octopus backs plans to build the world’s largest subsea power cable to power seven million homes May 12, 2022 Octopus is backing Xlinks' plans to build the world’s largest subsea power cable to deliver renewable energy from Morocco to the UK.
Oil bosses dubbed ‘the new oligarchs’ as political focus on windfall tax for energy giants grows May 12, 2022 Conservative MP Robert Halfon this morning labelled oil company bosses “the new oligarchs” as he called on the Government to hit them with a windfall tax. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, he said the Government had done “a fair bit” to tackle the cost-of-living crisis but that families were still struggling with food [...]
EU reaches first-stage agreement on carbon trading as it begins overhaul plans May 11, 2022 European Union lawmakers have reached an initial agreement on reforms to the trading bloc's carbon market.
Lawsuit seeks compensation for millions of UK energy customers May 11, 2022 Former Ofgas head Clare Spottiswode has teamed up with law firm Scott + Scott to file a blockbuster class action lawsuit in a London court.