Fighting goes on near Ukraine nuclear plant; IAEA on site Heavy fighting and shelling is continuing near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, in a Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Jared Kushner claims Ukraine war would not have happened if Donald Trump was still president Former president’s son-in-law also says Trump is ‘obviously thinking’ about running for president again The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Texas’ oil and gas industry will produce “massive amount” of toxic wastewater with few reuse options, study finds Oil and gas companies produce 3.8 billion barrels of wastewater per year in the arid Permian Basin. A state consortium is trying to figure out whether it can be reused. The Texas Tribune · Sep 2, 2022
Commentary: A Ukrainian nuclear plant is under attack. We can’t risk another Chernobyl The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, lies along the Dnieper River in southeastern Ukraine. After Russian forces brutally invaded Ukraine six months ago, they gained control of the nuclear facility early in the fighting. They based soldiers and heavy equipment there and have been using the plant as a… Chicago Tribune · Sep 2, 2022
British Gas shares easy phone trick which could save £60 on your energy bills With the cost of living crisis hitting households hard, the energy company has suggested a simple way to save cash - and it involves your mobile phone Chronicle Live · Sep 2, 2022
Russia says gas pipeline suspended indefinitely; G7 nations agree price cap for Russian oil – as it happened State-owned Gazprom announces NordStream 1 pipeline to stay out of action citing turbine engine damage. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2022
NSW commits $45m to five hydro projects The NSW government has invested $45 million in five new pumped hydro projects as part of its plan to replace the state's ageing coal-fired power stations. AAP · Sep 2, 2022
Ukraine news - live: Russia ramps up energy war with gas pipeline shutdown Extended closure threatens widespread blackouts across Europe The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
China diplomacy key to green steel bonanza Energy-hungry industries get little advantage from Australia being richly endowed with gas and coal, but mining and steelmaking could win in a net-zero economy. AAP · Sep 2, 2022
Energy industry trade body ‘urges ministers to help firms pay bills’ Next prime minister urged to take action Wales Online · Sep 2, 2022
Muswellbrook pumped hydro project gets $9.5m boost AGL and Idemitsu Australia have received $9.45 million state government funding to progress work on a feasibility for study for the proposed Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro project at Bells Mountain. Newcastle Herald · Sep 2, 2022
Venezuela government again accuses ex-oil czar of wrongdoing The Venezuelan government is again accusing its former oil czar of wrongdoing while he oversaw the country’s most important industry The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Biden's effort to isolate Russia has a big problem: India India is buying Russia's oil and joining military exercises. Axios · Sep 1, 2022
Energy war as West caps Russian oil price, Moscow keeps gas pipe shut Rich countries agreed on Friday to try to cap the global price of Russian oil, while Russia delayed the re-opening of its main gas pipeline to Germany, as both sides raised the stakes in an energy war between Moscow and the West over Ukraine. Reuters · Sep 1, 2022
WEKU · Sep 1, 2022 As inspectors leave Ukraine's nuclear plant, the mayor of a nearby town has high hopes Enerhodar Mayor Dmytro Orlov speaks to NPR about the risks of attacks and nuclear disaster with Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant under Russian occupation.
The Conversation · Sep 1, 2022 Good news – there's a clean energy gold rush under way. We'll need it to tackle energy price turbulence and coal's exodus This week, the Australian Energy Market Operator warned gaps in electricity supply are likely within three years.
Reason · Sep 1, 2022 California Legislators Vote To Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Running Wonderful news for California's economy and consumers!
ABC News · Sep 1, 2022 Fighting at Ukraine nuclear plant brings chances of a meltdown to a 'coin toss', expert says As calls continue for an end to military activity around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant, experts are warning there's significant risk of a nuclear accident.
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022 Oil leaks from carrier ship after it crashed into another near Gibraltar Divers have sealed the source of the leak and oil is being collected by authorities
Tribune News Service · Sep 1, 2022 IAEA chief leaves Ukraine nuclear plant after brief visit International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and some team members left a nuclear power plant occupied by Russian forces in Ukraine on Thursday after spending several hours there, amid reports of increased shelling in the area.
Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022 Paisley pubs say greedy energy firms will drink their profits dry as energy bills soar One bar owner says: "We are going to be struggling big time. We have just had renewal quotes for our electricity and they are astronomical"
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022 UK ‘worst hit’ in Western Europe by energy crisis, says IMF The UK also has the biggest projected gap between those most and least affected
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Johnson takes swipe at Truss over fracking as he confirms £700m backing for nuclear plant Controversial technology ‘not a panacea’, PM warns his successor
Reuters · Sep 1, 2022 Stress test shows Germany should extend lifespan of 2 nuclear plants - paper Preliminary results of a power grid stress test show Germany should extend the lifespan of two of its three remaining nuclear reactors beyond the end of the year, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Thursday, citing industry sources.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022 Energy contracts reform can bring prices down – if the new PM is tough enough A switch from outdated wholesale pricing deals will require a government that can face down vested interests