Turkey resumes gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean A Turkish ship sets off to drill for gas in the eastern Mediterranean – a move that risks inflaming regional tensions. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022
The cheapest petrol stations in every Scots city as fuel prices begin to fall We know how important it can be to keep an eye on prices and know where your cheapest petrol station is. Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022
Sembcorp profits powered by rising energy prices as turnover climbs to £2.8bn in first half The owners of the Wilton International industrial site published results for the first half of 2022 Birmingham Post · Aug 9, 2022
Huge new offshore wind farm ‘could power a third of Welsh homes’ But critics say the turbines would harm marine life and affect tourism by spoiling the views from Snowdonia Birmingham Post · Aug 9, 2022
We Could Save the Grid by Using Less Electricity In 1999, Texas was the first state to adopt an energy efficiency standard for utilities, but we've fallen way behind since. Texas Observer · Aug 9, 2022
Southern California gas prices are falling fast. But how long can it last? Southern California drivers are getting more relief at the gas pump, with the average cost of a gallon of regular gas in Los Angeles County slipping below $5.50. Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022
Truss-backer Lord Frost in call to ditch 'medieval' renewables and embrace fracking A PROMINENT supporter of Liz Truss has called on the next prime minister to stop focusing on offshore windfarms and pour money into fracking… The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022
Ukraine: Shelling hits town near Russian-held nuclear plant Ukraine's presidential office says Russian shelling killed at least three civilians and wounded 23 others in the past day not far from a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Little-known 20p coin hack can help drivers slash petrol costs in minutes Motorists struggling with high petrol and diesel prices are turning to a 20p coin trick that can reveal if you can cut your fuel costs and stay safer on the roads too Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022
Ukraine halted oil flows to Europe over payment issue, Russia's Transneft says Ukraine has suspended Russian oil pipeline flows to parts of central Europe since early this month because Western sanctions prevented it from accepting transit fees from Moscow, Russian pipeline monopoly Transneft said on Tuesday. Reuters · Aug 9, 2022
Hinkley Point C places 5,000-tonne structure on Bristol Channel seabed The work to install the system is regarded as one of the world’s most complex marine engineering projects Birmingham Post · Aug 9, 2022
Landmark US climate bill will do more harm than good, groups say Bill makes concessions to the fossil fuel industry as frontline community groups call on Biden to declare climate emergency The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2022
Oil Slips amid Chance of Iran Nuclear Deal Supply Boost Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as traders eyed the latest progress in last-ditch talks to revive the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran, which would clear the way to boost its crude exports in a tight market. Brent crude futures were down 86 cents, or 0.9%, at $95.79 a barrel at… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 9, 2022
Twiggy's Liddell hydrogen hub moves a step closer to reality About 1000 new clean energy jobs could be created from a green hydrogen production hub on the site of Liddell Power Station, early research suggests. Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2022
Reuters · Aug 9, 2022 Anti-aircraft defence around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant will be beefed up - RIA cites Russian-backed official Anti-aircraft defences around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant will be strengthened following days of reported shelling on the site, the RIA Novosti news agency quoted a Russian-installed separatist official as saying on Monday.
Insider UK · Aug 9, 2022 ScottishPower unveils vision for green hydrogen hub at Felixstowe 100MW facility could deliver up to 40 tonnes of green hydrogen per day - enough to power 1,300 hydrogen trucks.
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 167 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 167th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Wales Online · Aug 9, 2022 Spain pledges to impose strict air-con restrictions despite new heatwave forecast The scheme requires air conditioning to be turned down in hotels, restaurants and stores - even though highs of more than 40C are predicted
Irish Mirror · Aug 9, 2022 Expert sounds winter blackout alarm as Ireland 'least prepared' for winter energy crisis The prices of both oil and gas remain extraordinarily high, putting further pressure onto the Irish public to try and cut costs elsewhere so they can heat their home or cook their food
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022 One person killed after Ukraine appears to hit major Russian airbase in Crimea – as it happened Head of region announces death after attack on base deep inside the occupied Crimean peninsula in what is being seen as a significant strike
The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022 In 5 months, Haryana struck 10 deals to buy 3,000 MW GURUGRAM: In the last five months, Haryana, once a power surplus state, has entered into 10 different power purchase agreements to procure nearly 3,000 MW from different sources, including hydel and thermal. Now, the state government is planning to procure another 1,000 MW of power on a long-term basis, at…
Bangkok Post · Aug 9, 2022 TOP expects global oil prices to continue to fall Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand’s largest oil refinery by capacity, expects global oil prices to continue to decline this week to US$84-94 per barrel amid growing concerns over a global economic recession, but the decrease will not cause authorities to reduce domestic diesel prices.
Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022 Liberal Democrats demand that October's energy price cap rise is scrapped Party says the expected increase in what suppliers can charge should not go ahead and instead there should be a windfall tax on energy company profits
Reuters · Aug 8, 2022 Devastating fire may force Cuba to resort to floating oil storage An inferno at Cuba's largest oil storage facility has killed at least one firefighter, injured many more, and threatens to further swell the fuel import bill for the impoverished island nation that relies on foreign oil for everything from transportation to its power grid.
Miami Herald · Aug 8, 2022 As Cuba struggles to put out oil tank fire, questions about disaster response mount Cuban authorities were still struggling Monday to contain a raging fire at an oil storage facility at the port of Matanzas, after new explosions spread the flames to other oil tanks, raising questions about the country’s disaster preparedness and its ongoing energy crisis.