Softened windfall tax not enough to turn tide on falling North Sea investment, Hunt warned June 9, 2023 The government needs to do more than soften the windfall tax to reassure troubled North Sea oil and gas companies warned OEUK.
Sunak and Biden announce UK-US partnership on AI, minerals and Ukraine June 9, 2023 Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak announced their countries would partner on AI, clean energy and critical minerals.
Government eases windfall tax to protect North Sea oil and gas projects June 9, 2023 The government has softened the windfall tax in a bid to soothe industry concerns over the UK’s investment climate in the North Sea.
UK will have to spend £9bn more in foreign gas if it fails to ramp up heat pumps June 8, 2023 A lack of government ambition in ramping up the installation of heat pumps, will force the UK to spend a further £9bn on extra gas imports.
Surfers Against Sewage urge government to crack down on raw sewage spills June 7, 2023 Surfers Against Sewage has called on the government and water industry to ensure there is accurate data for raw sewage releases.
Energy industry backs Ofgem’s net zero role in bid to ramp up renewables June 7, 2023 The energy sector has broadly welcomed the government's move to expand Ofgem's remit and legally require the watchdog help drive the UK towards net zero carbon emissions over the next three decades.
Shell hits backs at advertising watchdog after it labels green campaign ‘misleading’ June 7, 2023 Shell has hit back at the UK's advertising watchdog after it upheld a complaint against its green energy campaign.
Labour government could deter investment in new energy projects, report warns June 6, 2023 Some $30bn (£24.2bn) of investment in new UK energy projects is at risk if Labour wins the next election, a top energy consultancy has warned.
Ofgem slaps SSE with £10m fine for overcharging National Grid June 6, 2023 Energy giant SSE is to pay a £9.8m penalty after breaching its generation licence, the industry regulator has announced.
Starmer vows to ramp up ‘critical’ nuclear power as he fleshes out party’s energy plan June 5, 2023 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has lent his support to the UK’s nuclear industry calling for a vast ramp-up in projects.
