G7 agrees emergency oil release as diesel crisis hits UK motorists
October 2, 2026
G7 countries will release 100 million barrels of oil and refined products over four months, with diesel front-loaded into the first
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Scottish suppliers offered UAE foothold as North Sea transition gathers pace
September 30, 2026
Scottish Enterprise has selected Kantar Advisory Partners to establish an energy transition business hub in Abu Dhabi, giving Scotland-based companies direct
EU’s €100 billion energy shock strengthens case for electrification
September 30, 2026
EU countries have spent more than €100 billion extra on energy imports since the Iran conflict began without receiving additional fuel.
Shell sanctions LNG Canada expansion in major bet on Asian gas demand
September 29, 2026
Shell and its partners have taken final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2, doubling capacity at the British Columbia export
US-China trade thaw includes 20 million tonne coal commitment
September 29, 2026
The White House says China will import at least 10mn tonnes of US coal in both 2027 and 2028, with coal
Bank of England rate rise pressure builds as energy shock persists
September 28, 2026
Two deputy governors who voted to hold rates in September have signalled that persistent energy inflation could change their position. The
Electrification could cut fuel imports by $400 billion, but grid investment falling short
September 24, 2026
Electricity could cost-effectively supply 33% of global energy by 2035, compared with 23% today, according to the International Energy Agency. Faster
Offshore wind’s construction boom masks collapse in new investment
September 22, 2026
Only 2.1 GW of offshore wind capacity has reached final investment decision globally so far in 2026. More than 12 GW
Energy shock pushes Bank of England closer to a rate rise
September 21, 2026
The Bank has held its policy rate at 3.75%, but three of nine policymakers voted for an immediate increase to 4%.
Ineos opens EU’s first full-scale CCS operation in Danish North Sea
September 18, 2026
Ineos, Harbour Energy and Denmark’s Nordsøfonden have started commercial operations at Greensand, capable of storing up to 400,000 tonnes of CO₂
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