Global fossil fuel phase-out summit convenes in Colombia
April 27, 2026
Around 50 countries have gathered to discuss the phase-out of fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The summit operates outside of
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UK reframes renewables as national security infrastructure
April 27, 2026
The UK government has explicitly linked clean energy to national security, with ministers arguing renewables reduce exposure to sabotage and geopolitical
Siemens Energy lifts outlook as AI and electrification drive power demand boom
April 24, 2026
Siemens Energy has upgraded its growth outlook, citing surging demand from data centres and electrification. Sales are now expected to grow
Energy crisis marks permanent shift away from fossil fuels, according to IEA
April 24, 2026
According to IEA executive director Fatih Birol, the global energy crisis triggered by the Iran conflict has permanently undermined the notion
BP board hit by investor climate rebellion after axing net-zero plans
April 23, 2026
BP’s board was hit by a shareholder backlash at Thursday’s AGM, with investors rejecting two board-backed resolutions giving chair Albert Manifold
UK development lender launches £15 billion climate finance push
April 23, 2026
British International Investment (BII) aims to catalyse £15 billion of investment in climate and development projects over 2026‑2031, including up to £8 billion
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
Miliband recasts net zero as energy security in landmark speech
April 22, 2026
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband told industry that the UK must treat clean energy as a defence priority, arguing the Iran
Ofgem gets new teeth to protect consumers
April 22, 2026
The UK government will give the energy regulator authority to enforce consumer protection law and fine companies that mistreat customers. Executives
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 –
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