China makes 2030 renewable generation target binding for first time
China aims to increase wind and solar generation by 53% between 2025 and 2030. Wind and solar capacity is targeted to exceed 2.8 TW, producing more than 4,000 TWh annually. The plan places greater emphasis… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Climate-driven drought raises industrial and energy costs across Europe
Climate change has made the current agricultural soil drought five times more likely in western Europe and 11 times more likely in eastern Europe. Scientists found no clear climate signal in western Europe’s rainfall deficit, but extreme heat greatly accelerated evaporation. Rhine vessels are operating at around 20% capacity, while tanker barge rates have more […]
EDF extends Heysham 1 and Hartlepool nuclear operation to 2030
The two stations will operate for a further two years, retaining approximately 2.3 GW of firm low-carbon capacity. EDF estimates that the extension could produce 28TWh and avoid gas equivalent to 25 LNG cargoes in… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Trump adds Israel condition to contentious Saudi nuclear agreement
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that must undergo congressional review. Independent reporting says the deal allows Saudi enrichment and reprocessing without requiring the IAEA Additional Protocol. President Donald Trump subsequently said there would be “no enrichment” and made the pact conditional on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. […]
Centrica puts Rough storage on course for closure without government support
Centrica does not currently intend to extend Rough’s production and storage consent beyond 30 April 2027. Seasonal storage operations have already been paused because they are commercially unviable, although the field continues to produce indigenous… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
UK green gas scheme doubles participants but niche challenges remain
Registered biomethane plants increased from seven to 13 during the year, producing 649 GWh since the scheme began. Ofgem received 68 initial tariff guarantee applications, but only 23 secured guarantees and 13 completed registration. Stronger recent demand has almost exhausted parts of the budget, creating a queue for further applicants. The number of plants registered […]