China outlines five‑year plan to reach 50% non‑fossil power by 2030
Beijing’s latest five‑year power sector plan aims for half of China’s electricity to come from non‑fossil sources by 2030, up from about 42% now and a previous target of 42.3% for 2025. Wind and solar… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
OEUK urges Labour MPs to reset North Sea policy as pressure grows over imports
Offshore Energies UK has written to all 403 Labour MPs calling for an urgent shift towards “homegrown energy” and faster decisions on North Sea developments, including Rosebank and Jackdaw. The intervention seeks to turn mounting… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Ofgem long‑duration storage shortlist includes major hydropower projects
Britain’s energy regulator has provisionally shortlisted 16 long‑duration electricity storage projects for support under its cap‑and‑floor scheme, trimming an initial list of 77 proposals. The shortlist includes three major pumped‑storage hydro schemes – the 1.8 GW… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Humber Hydrogen touts £17 billion economic prize as partners push for first regional network
Humber Hydrogen says government backing for its transport and storage network could generate £17bn of economic value, support 53,000 construction jobs and sustain 900 operational roles. The consortium is competing for more than £500m of… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
UK’s lagging electrification bumping up energy bills – Climate Change Committee
Britain’s independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) says progress in electrifying homes, transport and industry has slowed, leaving households exposed to volatile fossil fuel prices. Heat pump installations increased by only 7% last year compared with… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Cautious Hormuz reopening tempers oil prices, but risks persist
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has enabled three stranded supertankers and several Qatar‑controlled LNG carriers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for oil and gas. At its peak, the… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Gas pivotal to UK energy security as renewables falter – National Gas
From October 2025 to March 2026, the UK’s gas network transported around 500 terawatt‑hours (TWh) of energy. Although overall demand fell by roughly 4%, cold snaps triggered a swing in gas‑fired power generation from about… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
UN urges AI companies to come clean on their resource footprint
A UN University study projects that AI data centres could consume about 945 terawatt‑hours (TWh) of electricity by 2030 and enough water to meet the basic needs of 1.3 billion people. In response, UN Secretary‑General António… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
What Andy Burnham as Prime Minister could mean for UK energy policy
Andy Burnham’s meteoric rise from Greater Manchester mayor to prime ministerial frontrunner has generated intense speculation about his policy agenda. Energy is set to be a defining battleground. Based on public statements and wider reporting,… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
US grants 60‑day waiver for Iranian oil and petrochemical exports
The US Treasury’s General License U allows production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals through 21 August 2026, extending a previous waiver. The licence covers banking and transport services but does not constitute full sanction… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]