Sweden suspect “gross sabotage” of Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea October 4, 2022 Sweden closed the area around the ruptured Nord Stream pipelines yesterday as their prosecution authority called it a “crime scene” amid speculations of foul play. “Suspected gross sabotage” led Swedish prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist and the coast guard to ban divers and marine vessels, including underwater vehicles, from being within 5.8 miles of the leaks. On [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
Germany rolls out £177bn support package to ease soaring energy bills September 29, 2022 Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stepped in with a historic support package to support households and businesses from soaring energy prices.
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.
Nord Stream explosion signals challenging winter for Europe September 28, 2022 Experts warned the Nord Stream crisis could beckon future unpredictability across Europe, warned experts.
Gas prices spike 30 per cent amid Nord Stream pipeline explosions September 27, 2022 Gas prices have skyrocketed this afternoon, following reports of explosions at the sites of reported leaks in the Nord Stream pipeline.
Exclusive: Yu Energy warns six-month business support will not be enough September 27, 2022 Market volatility will endure beyond this winter and businesses could face ultra-high energy bills well into next year, warned the boss of challenger supplier Yu Energy.
Ofgem steps in to demand suppliers improve support for vulnerable customers September 27, 2022 Three UK energy firms have severe weaknesses in how they support customers in payment difficulties, according to Ofgem.