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Offshore Energies UK is calling on Chancellor John Healey to replace the Energy Profits Levy with the new Oil and Gas
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By Rob Ellinson, senior sustainability consultant and global energy sector lead at South Pole The North Sea is entering a period
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September 9, 2026
An independent review has recommended probabilistic, AI-supported grid operations by 2035 and planning by 2036, but the government has not yet
Wales proposes public energy company to turn projects into national assets
September 7, 2026
The Welsh government is consulting on combining Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, Ynni Cymru and relevant energy service functions into one publicly owned
Spain seeks permanent EU oil and gas levy to finance climate resilience
September 7, 2026
Madrid wants a dedicated European adaptation fund backed by a continuing levy on oil and gas profits, charges on luxury aviation
CMA advisers press DESNZ for stronger competition case on flagship renewables auction
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The Subsidy Advice Unit found the central case for Contracts for Difference sound, but said DESNZ should strengthen its analysis of
CMA formally opens investigation into E.ON’s acquisition of OVO
September 2, 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority has opened its phase-one investigation, with a decision due by 28 October. E.ON and OVO together
Federal judge blocks New York’s $75 billion climate change superfund law
September 1, 2026
A US federal court has ruled that New York cannot enforce legislation requiring major fossil fuel companies to pay $75bn towards
Carbonplace and Climate Impact X merge in bid to rebuild carbon market liquidity
August 28, 2026
Carbonplace and Singapore’s Climate Impact X have agreed to merge, subject to regulatory approval. The combination will link credit sourcing and
UK postpones carbon pricing for waste incineration beyond 2028
August 27, 2026
Waste incinerators and energy-from-waste plants will not enter the UK Emissions Trading Scheme in 2028 as previously planned. The government has
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