Scotland facing ‘tsunami of fuel poverty’ warns First Minister
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned that Scotland faces a “tsunami of fuel poverty” as energy bills are set to increase again in October.
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Blaming low wind speeds could be a ‘damaging’ distraction for operators
It is claimed that low wind speeds may just be one of a “myriad” of factors that have led to truncated green energy production in Europe in recent months.
Calls for North Sea windfall tax to ease energy price spike
A North Sea windfall tax has been put forward as a means of easing the impact of soaring energy costs on UK consumers.
EU leaders fail to agree on energy amid carbon price dispute
European Union leaders failed to reach a deal on how to react to the unprecedented gas crisis that sent energy prices to record levels after Poland and the Czech Republic demanded stronger action to cap the costs of pollution.
Green Investment Group chief queries moves to ‘increase dependence’ on gas
The surge in global gas prices should prompt countries to ramp up their clean energy options, according to Green Investment Group’s (GIG) global head.
Gas spikes yet again in European market dogged by supply worries
European gas surged to the highest level in a month, fueling wider inflation concerns, as delays to a controversial new pipeline from Russia stoked fears of a supply shortage this winter.
Lord Provost talks up Aberdeen’s energy transition credentials at Russian Energy Week
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost showcased the city’s efforts to be at the front of the energy transition on the global stage earlier this week.
Putin says Russia is ready to supply extra gas to Europe
Russia is ready to deliver all of the natural gas that Europe needs, said President Vladimir Putin, blaming the continent’s current energy crisis on flawed policies rather than a lack of supply.
Major Russian gas plant shut down following fire
A large gas refinery in the Far East of Russia has been shut down after a fire erupted at the site early on Friday morning.
Jackdaw, Gas and Jackie Bird
Allister’s back from Glasgow having been ejected from the Scottish Press Awards (what do you mean Jackie Bird hasn’t listened to the Energy Voice podcast?).
Gas prices could soar further if Europe is hit by a cold snap, warn experts
Record high gas prices could be a permanent fixture in the coming months until supply is able to catch up with global demand, experts have warned.
COP26: Can it strangle ideology & replace it with logic?
I have long been an advocate for the renationalisation of energy. My father was a veteran of both the pre-WW2 private electricity industry and post war nationalisation.
UK ‘too reliant’ on gas says renewables boss as energy crisis continues
A renewables chief has blamed the current energy crisis on the UK’s reliance on gas, arguing its left consumers “exposed” to market fluctuations.
Stark figures show North Sea gas production could be on course to wrap up by 2030
As the UK finds itself in the midst of a gas crisis, stark figures have shown that North Sea production could be on course to wrap up by the end of the decade.
Gas prices: Energy firms warned government two years ago that sector was fragile
The boss of an energy industry body has said her team warned the Government and Ofgem that the sector was fragile at least two years ago.