IEA accelerates diesel releases as fuel squeeze tests emergency response
IEA members will accelerate outstanding emergency stock releases, including more than 20 million barrels of diesel. The intervention largely delivers earlier commitments, making the pace of physical deliveries crucial. For UK businesses, the squeeze strengthens the case for reducing diesel exposure while underlining the practical limits of switching fuels quickly. International Energy Agency (IEA) members […]
Belfast Harbour secures £15 million to test electric vessels, charging and energy systems
Belfast Harbour will host a £15m programme linking electric vessels, marine charging and energy systems. Artemis Technologies will lead the Zero Emissions Transport and Energy Cluster with industrial and research partners. Testing in an operating… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Newcleo opens €10 million fuel-testing centre as manufacturing strategy advances
Newcleo has inaugurated a non-nuclear engineering and testing centre for mixed-oxide fuel manufacturing. Seven test installations are operating at the €10m FASTER facility in southern France. The opening advances process development, while commercial fuel production remains dependent on further engineering, licensing and investment. Paris-based small modular reactor developer Newcleo has opened a €10m engineering, testing […]
Greencoat UK Wind’s £10.5 million deal opens repowering opportunities
Greencoat UK Wind is broadening its investment approach to include construction, life extension and repowering. It has acquired the remaining 20% of a 96.4 MW portfolio from EDF Invest for approximately £10.5m. The strategy places… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Australia reports record renewable investment approvals as delivery becomes the next test
The Australian government says 5 GW of large-scale renewable capacity reached final investment decision during January-September. Wind accounted for 1.1 GW of the September quarter’s 2.1 GW total, alongside 1 GW of solar. The figures… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
EU leaders seek energy price relief as winter pressures test market policy
EU leaders are discussing temporary measures to protect households and businesses from high energy costs. Electricity market design and the emissions trading review are part of the debate, but a new relief package was not confirmed in the material reviewed. UK companies face potential effects through connected electricity markets, gas procurement and European industrial competition. […]
Ukraine resumes refinery strikes as attempted energy truce unravels
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region, according to Russian authorities. Kyiv says it ended its pause because Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure had continued. The incident adds uncertainty to diesel supply, but the available reports do not establish the refinery’s production loss. Ukraine has resumed attacks […]