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European Gas Markets Hit Yearly High as OMV Warns of Russian Supply Disruption
European gas prices soared to their highest levels in a year on Thursday following Austrian energy giant OMV's warning of potential supply disruptions from Russia. The European benchmark TTF futures witnessed a 5 per cent surge, reaching…
RWE Slashes €55bn Euro Renewable Energy Investment Plans Following Trump Victory Prospects
German power giant RWE has announced a significant scaling back of its €55bn renewable energy investment strategy, marking a pivotal shift in response to Donald Trump's potential return to the US presidency. The company, amongst Europe's…
Britain Secures Major Green Energy Boost With Five New Power Cable Projects
In a significant move towards Britain's renewable energy future, energy regulator Ofgem has approved five groundbreaking subsea power cable projects. These interconnectors are set to transform the nation's energy landscape, enabling the…
Debt Levels Surge at US Energy Producer Diversified as Investor Concerns Mount
American gas and oil producer Diversified Energy has reported a concerning rise in debt levels, pushing its financial leverage beyond targeted ranges amidst growing investor scrutiny. The company's net debt has climbed to $1.6 billion by…
Major Financial Updates Expected From SSE AstraZeneca and Walt Disney This Week
Market observers are keenly awaiting SSE's interim results this Wednesday, with particular focus on the FTSE 100 energy group's spending strategies. The company, a dominant force in UK offshore wind development, has recently achieved…
US Oil Sector Anticipates Regulatory Relief Under Trump Leadership
The American oil industry stands poised for significant changes as Donald Trump's electoral victory signals a potential wave of deregulation, though experts suggest production surges may remain constrained by Wall Street's demands for…
Gas Boiler Ban Set to Transform New Home Construction in England from 2027
Fresh government regulations expected to be announced next year will prohibit the installation of gas heating systems in new homes across England, with implementation scheduled for 2027. The landmark legislation marks a significant shift…
Deltic Energy Boosted by North Sea Gas Discovery as it Eyes International Expansion
Deltic Energy, the AIM-listed oil and gas explorer, received a major boost to its plans for international expansion with a significant new gas discovery in the UK North Sea. Coming on the heels of the UK government's latest budget, which…
Swedish Government Blocks 13 Offshore Wind Projects Due To National Security Concerns
In a significant move that underscores the growing intersection of renewable energy and national security, Sweden has rejected proposals for 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, citing critical defence concerns. The decision, announced…
Adani Group Cuts Power Supply to Bangladesh Over Payment Dispute
The Adani Group has initiated power supply reductions to Bangladesh, escalating tensions over mounting unpaid bills that threaten to completely halt electricity exports to the South Asian nation. The Indian conglomerate began reducing…
OPEC Plus Members Extend Production Cuts as Global Oil Prices Remain Weak
Saudi Arabia and its OPEC+ allies have announced an extension of their oil production cuts until the end of December, marking a significant shift from their earlier plans to gradually increase output. The decision comes as the coalition…
Good Energy is approached by a UAE-linked company to take over the firm.
A company with links to the United Arab Emirates Royals approached one of UK's leading green electricity providers about a possible takeover.
Good Energy in Wiltshire, which provides renewable energy to approximately 245,000 households,…
Electricity supply holds back data centre investments
Chief executive of one of Canada's largest commercial property developers said that he would invest "hundreds and millions" more in new data centres, if only he could ensure the supply of electricity needed by these sites.
David Sleath…
The UK is leading the world in green energy
The roof of an industrial building in the North West reveals a landscape of fields, smoke-belching chemical plants and a smoky sky. One horizon is the Welsh hills, another is the River Mersey with Cammell Laird Shipyard.
The autumn sun…
BP in a ‘trilemma of energy’ over the green transition
Many City analysts saw Murray Auchincloss, the Canadian executive who was confirmed as BP's permanent boss by the company in January, as the continuity candidate that would help stabilize the ship following the abrupt departure Bernard…
Nigeria rejects Shell’s plan to sell a $1.3bn offshore production unit
Shell's $1.3 billion sale of its onshore production unit has been rejected by Nigeria, a blow for the oil giant's plans to leave the troubled shallow-water sector in the Niger Delta.
Gbenga Kmolafe (NUPRC) chief executive told a Nigerian…
EDF seeking up to £4bn in investors’ funds to complete Hinkley Point C
EDF, the French energy company, is reported to be in talks with investors about raising up to £4bn for the Hinkley Point C project that has been delayed in Somerset. This is Britain's first nuclear reactor in a decade. The French-owned…
Diversified Energy believes in US listing as a way to reignite its fire
Diversified Energy, which joined London's junior oil and gas market seven years earlier, positioned itself as an unusual and unique prospect among the other oil-and-gas minnows. The American producer promised to give investors a bumper cash…