Gas prices down 20 per cent in last week but what does it mean for your energy bills? Hot air The average price of gas in the UK has fallen by 20 per cent in the last week, but Ofgem said it would have a “limited” impact on bills. Despite the drop, which is compared to the average price from February 2020, pre-Covid, the price of gas was still up one per cent on last [...]
Serica Energy’s shares slide after underwhelming North Eigg update ENERGY FIRMS Serica Energy's shares plummeted on the London Stock Exchange after it reported underwhelming findings in the North Sea.
Oil prices climbing fast as G7 cap of £49 on Russian crude barrel comes into effect tense oil market Oil prices have risen in response to an agreement by the G7 group of nations which came into effect on Monday. Brent crude climbed to more than 86 dollars (£68) in Asia trading as the price of Russian oil was capped at 60 dollars (£49) a barrel. The move is part of increased pressure by [...]
Dealmaker’s Spotlight: Hannam & Partners November 22, 2022 | City Talk Datasite recently spoke with Sam Merlin, Partner at Hannam & Partners, to hear his thoughts and insights on the energy sector and what lies ahead for the market and dealmaking. Hannam & Partners is a leading independent investment bank with expertise across the energy, mining, and financial services sectors. Owned by its partners, Hannam & Partners [...]
Rolex store in Knightsbridge is latest target for Just Stop Oil vandalism campaign October 28, 2022 Rolex is the latest target of Just Stop Oil’s campaign of vandalism with paint sprayed on its Knightsbridge store this morning. The famous watchmaker was set upon by two activists this morning who daubed orange liquid on the glass shop-front. Met Police officers “were quickly on the scene and arrested them on suspicion of criminal [...]
Greta Thunberg: Some climate protests may do more harm than good October 18, 2022 Greta Thunberg has said the methods used by some climate activists have gone too far, suggesting they could do more harm than good for public opinion. The teenage activist said she was concerned that groups may sometimes alienate rather than drive home meaningful change when they take action. “The climate movement has a lot of [...]
Police slam ‘selfish’ Just Stop Oil activists who scaled QEII bridge forcing its closure October 17, 2022 Police branded Just Stop Oil demonstrators ‘selfish’ amid an all-day standoff with activists who scaled the QEII Bridge forcing its closure. Commuters faced disruption after the campaigners climbed to the top of the Dartford Crossing over the Thames, leading to Essex Police closing it. The situation began to unfold at 4.50am, when officers were called [...]
24 arrests: Climate activists target Met HQ with paint and gluing themselves to road October 14, 2022 Police arrested 24 campaigners who daubed orange paint at New Scotland Yard and blocked a road by gluing themselves to it. Officers detained the campaigners who are continuing a near two-week campaign of disruption, protesting policies about fossil fuels. In a statement, the Met police said “officers have arrested 24 protesters on suspicion of conspiracy [...]
Oil, gas and fracking key to UK’s green goals, says climate minister October 12, 2022 Oil, gas and fracking projects developed in the UK are good for the environment and energy security, argued the new Climate Minister.
Just Stop Oil protestors block roads by Vauxhall Bridge in latest action October 7, 2022 Campaigners from Just Stop Oil blocked a key road in central London this morning in the latest wave of protests. Twenty-two protestors sat across the road near Vauxhall Bridge, blocking passing traffic. The group took action on a number of roads around Trafalgar Square earlier this week, with calls to end any new oil and [...]