Renewables save the UK £1.7 billion in gas imports
May 12, 2026
Record UK wind and solar output since late February 2026 curtailed 41 TWh of gas imports – equivalent to 34 LNG
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Shell expands upstream strategy with $16bn acquisition
April 29, 2026
Shell has agreed a $16bn deal to acquire ARC Resources, which will see the oil and gas major expanding its oil
Germany moves to future-proof gas plants for hydrogen transition
April 28, 2026
Germany is planning incentives for gas plants to convert to hydrogen, with the proposal covering around 2GW of new capacity. The
Canada approves major gas pipeline expansion to boost supply resilience
April 24, 2026
Canada has approved a $4bn expansion of Enbridge’s gas pipeline network. The project will add around 300 million cubic feet per
Brussels readies measures to ease Europe’s energy shock following Iran conflict
April 22, 2026
The European Commission is drafting measures to reduce electricity taxes and refill gas storage ahead of winter. A revised document warns
Poland’s Enea doubles down on renewables and storage
April 21, 2026
Polish state‑controlled utility Enea will at least double its capital spending on renewable energy next year from 543 million zlotys in
Biofuels enjoy resurgence as oil prices soar
April 21, 2026
Since the outbreak of the Iran war, crude prices have spiked by roughly 30%, while corn – key for ethanol –
Miliband doubles down on net zero amid fossil fuel crisis
April 20, 2026
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband will frame the energy transition as a security imperative, arguing that reliance on fossil fuels leaves Britain
EU warns of prolonged energy shock if Iran war continues
April 15, 2026
Two scenarios: In a closed‑door briefing for ambassadors, the European Commission outlined two possible outcomes for the Iran conflict. If the
Blair Institute backs Rosebank and Jackdaw in warning over UK ‘energy crisis’
April 10, 2026
Tony Blair’s think tank has called for government approval of the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas project, arguing Britain needs
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