Gas markets set for rocky ride as Iran conflict grows and refineries are targeted
Gas markets set for rocky ride as Iran conflict grows and refineries are targeted Oil and Gas supplies could be disrupted world wide as the Gulf becomes more chaotic Oil and gas markets are now staring at what could become the largest supply disruption in modern history as the war between the United States and Israel against […]
Energy prices surge as Iran attacks Gulf states
Energy prices surge as Iran attacks Gulf states Brent crude rises to $80+ after attack on Saudi Refinery and wider energy infrastructure Oil prices have spiked sharply as attacks tied to the widening conflict in and around the Middle East rattled key energy infrastructure and raised fresh fears of supply disruption. Global benchmarks jumped over 10% […]
Renewables Industry sets out Clean Power Plan ahead of Welsh election
Renewables Industry sets out Clean Power Plan ahead of Welsh election Wales risks losing £10bn investment and 8,000 jobs without joined-up clean power strategy Wales’ renewable energy industry has issued a clear challenge to the next Welsh Government ahead of the 2026 Senedd election: back a bold clean power strategy or risk billions in investment […]
Energy giants to build Britain’s first hydrogen network
Energy giants to build Britain’s first hydrogen network Humber hydrogen network bid aims to slash industrial emissions and create jobs National Gas has joined Centrica, Equinor and SSE Thermal in a coordinated bid to create Britain’s first integrated hydrogen transport and storage network in the Humber Estuary. The partnership, known as Humber Hydrogen, aims to establish a […]
Transmission charges are working against net zero
Transmission charges are working against net zero Scottish Renewables tells Ofgem network charging has to be redesigned or it will scupper a cleaner grid Scotland’s renewables industry is warning that a charging system designed for a very different energy era is now actively working against the UK’s clean power ambitions. A new report from […]
Rising energy costs putting manufacturing sector at risk
Rising energy costs putting manufacturing sector at risk Report finds 40% of firms have cut investment as electricity prices remain far above pre-Ukraine levels The UK risks losing its status as a leading manufacturing nation unless energy costs are brought under control, business leaders have warned. A new report from the Confederation of British Industry […]
Renewables to overtake gas as cheapest power source by 2028, REA finds
Renewables to overtake gas as cheapest power source by 2028, REA finds Renewables to beat gas on cost by 2028 as jobs and investment surge Renewable electricity is set to become the clear economic winner over natural gas by 2028 to 2029, according to new analysis from the Renewable Energy Association. The findings, published in […]
‘Just stop oil’ and Britain becomes poorer and less secure
‘Just stop oil’ and Britain becomes poorer and less secure Report says ending North Sea production would raise emissions, cut jobs and weaken energy security A new discussion paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs argues that ending UK oil and gas production would damage the economy, increase global emissions and threaten energy security. The paper, Just Stop […]
European carbon prices slide as leaders question ETS reform
European carbon prices slide as leaders question ETS reform Prices drop to six month low after calls from Germany and Czech Republic to revise system European carbon prices fell to near six month lows on 12 February after fresh political pressure to reform the bloc’s carbon market ahead of an EU leaders’ summit. Allowances under the European […]
Eurelectric urges stronger defence of Europe’s power grids
Eurelectric urges stronger defence of Europe’s power grids Report warns hybrid and cyber attacks are intensifying pressure on Europe’s electricity infrastructure Eurelectric has warned that rising security threats require a battle tested electricity system across Europe, as attacks on critical infrastructure increase in scale and frequency. Launching a new report at the recent Munich Security Conference, the […]
