The Latest Breaking News on Energy

Ethiopia Produces Electricity from GERD’s Second Turbine

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed kickstarted electricity production from the second turbine at the controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Thursday, despite continuing objections by Egypt and Sudan over the project. He also confirmed that a third filling of the multi-billion dollar Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was under…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 12, 2022

UK trade deficit hits a record £27.9 billion fuelled by soaring energy prices

It’s the biggest jump in the gap between the value of exports and imports since 1997

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2022

M53 closure this weekend for 'mammoth' abnormal load

The final stage of the load's 6,000 mile journey will be along the M53 and A5117 to Essar Oil UK’s site

Liverpool Echo · Aug 12, 2022

UN Watchdog Warns of 'Grave' Crisis amid Violence near Ukraine Nuclear Plant

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned an emergency Security Council meeting on Thursday of the "grave" crisis unfolding at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations of new shelling near the facility. "This is a serious hour, a grave hour," Rafael Grossi,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 12, 2022

Ministers seek to boost winter gas supply

The energy minister has given the Australia Energy Market Operator the power to shore up domestic supply and added emissions reduction as a market target.

AAP · Aug 12, 2022

Nuke or no nuke? California officials ponder nuclear future

The California Energy Commission is holding a three-hour workshop focused on the state’s power needs and what role the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant might have in maintaining reliable electricity in the climate change era

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022

Labour vows to stop 'outrageous' energy prepayment meter costs

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged that Labour would end the unfairness of consumers relying on prepayment meters having to pay more than those on direct debit.

Daily Record · Aug 12, 2022

Southern Renewable Energy Zone to be connected to national electricity market

A $160 million promise to connect a Queensland wind farm to the national power grid means the future of power will be cleaner and cheaper, according to conservationists.

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

Boris Johnson accused of "doing nothing" as millions of Brits face soaring bills

The outgoing Prime Minister has been accused of "a total abdication of leadership" after passing the buck to his successor as Brits face crippling energy bills of up to £5,038 a year

Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022

UN chief calls for demilitarised zone as more shelling hits Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Moscow and Kyiv again blame each other for shelling at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power complex, with UN boss Antonio Guterres urging the withdrawal of military personnel and equipment.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022