Aramco ramps up fossil fuel spending as oil and gas firms ease off green agenda March 14, 2023 Saudi Aramco shows no signs of pivoting to a greener future, and is targeting a further ramp up in oil and gas prices.
Utilita chief calls for ban on ‘archaic’ prepayment meters March 13, 2023 The government should scrap traditional prepayment meters and only allow suppliers to install smart options, says the Utilita boss.
Oil prices: Why black gold could spike on flagging OPEC supply levels March 13, 2023 Oil prices will be supported by the combination of strong demand this year and flagging OPEC production levels, Investec predicts.
First floating offshore wind farm approved off Welsh coast March 13, 2023 Consent for a floating offshore wind farm has been granted off the Pembrokeshire coast, the Welsh government has announced.
Gold price rallies after Silicon Valley Bank collapse draws investors to precious metal March 13, 2023 Gold prices have risen following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank - strengthening investor sentiment towards the precious metal.
Budget: 350,000 small firms at risk of ‘shrinking, restructure or closure’ unless energy bill help extended – FSB March 13, 2023 Companies on fixed-term energy contracts are at risk of being exposed to ultra-high prices, warned a leading industry group.
Sunak to challenge Biden over US green subsidy package at upcoming talks March 13, 2023 The UK and US will “work through” concerns about green subsidies, Rishi Sunak revealed ahead of talks with President Joe Biden.
It’s time to move away from burning wood pellets for our energy needs March 13, 2023 The government should ditch the vast subsidies for biomass if it is serious about green energy, argues Nicholas Earl.
Lithium discovery could revive Cornwall’s industrial past as new green energy hub March 13, 2023 A leading geothermal specialist has discovered lithium at its development projects in Cornwall, which could make the county a new green hub.
Saudi Aramco unveils record profits of £133.9bn after oil price surge March 12, 2023 Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco reported a record annual profit of £133.7bn ($161.1bn) for 2022 - powered by higher energy prices.