Great British Energy seeks new chair as Juergen Maier steps down
Great British Energy chair Juergen Maier has announced he will step down in October, triggering a search for a new chair with an annual salary of £114,400. Maier, former chief executive of Siemens UK, was appointed chair in July 2024 to oversee the establishment of the state‑backed company. He oversaw plans to base its headquarters […]
Centrica partners with Chameleon Technology to accelerate smart meter rollout
Centrica has selected Yorkshire‑based Chameleon Technology to supply in‑home display devices and help accelerate the UK smart meter rollout. Chameleon’s technology is already installed in more than one third of British households, positioning the company to scale quickly. Centrica says the devices will help customers understand consumption patterns, manage energy use and make more informed […]
Sweden’s Blykalla pursues advanced nuclear park with state‑backed financing
Sweden’s Blykalla has applied for a share of the country’s 440 billion krona (£47 billion) package of cheap loans and 40‑year price guarantees for new nuclear projects. The company plans to build a cluster of… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Trump invokes Cold War legislation to subsidise coal plants and export terminal
President Donald Trump is using Cold War‑era emergency powers to steer roughly $425 million toward upgrades of 13 coal‑fired power plants and $75 million for the proposed West Gateway export terminal in Oakland, California. The Energy Department will also finalise up to $350 million in previously announced funding for four new coal facilities in Alaska and West Virginia. Administration […]
Europe’s transport chief plays down jet fuel shortages despite Hormuz closure
EU transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas said there are no signs of a jet fuel shortage in Europe because US and Nigerian supplies are filling the gap left by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]