Russia likely to increase gas flaring as Europe deals with rocketing prices Trust in Russia as an energy supplier had been eroded globally, international officials say Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2022
Pattaya to get 1st hydrogen filling station National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is preparing to co-launch Thailand's first hydrogen filling station next month in Pattaya to serve trucks and buses, part of efforts to help the government fight global warming. Bangkok Post · Aug 29, 2022
The reality of a blackout in Ireland this winter - no wifi, hours in the cold and the likelihood of it happening These alerts mean that the margins between electricity supply and demand are becoming tighter Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022
Giant wind turbine completely destroyed and toppled over by powerful 50mph wind A giant £2 million wind turbine was completely shredded by powerful 50mph storms when gales made it turn twice its normal speed, according to an investigation Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022
Consumer confidence in Australia's energy system suffers steepest-ever plunge With wholesale electricity prices skyrocketing to the highest levels on record amid the crisis engulfing the east coast market, a survey finds that consumers have lost almost all faith in the system. ABC News · Aug 29, 2022
Republican senator suggests Biden using Mar-a-Lago raid to distract from falling gas prices Ernst’s talking points come as prices have dropped for weeks The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022
Irish households could be in for major boost as EU plans to reduce energy prices European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday that European officials are considering an "emergency intervention" to tackle soaring energy costs before winter Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022
Could The Rise Of Natural Gas Demand Lead To A Cease-Fire In Ukraine? Former Saudi Aramco Vice President Thinks So Dr. Sadad Al Husseini, the former executive vice president of Saudi Aramco and founder of Husseini Energy, a Saudi Arabian energy company, was on CNBC Monday commenting about natural gas supply and demand and the effect of sanctions on Russia and the global economy. Benzinga · Aug 29, 2022
European gas shortages likely to last several winters, says Shell chief Warning raises prospect of continued rationing, as Total boss says Europe has to plan for future without Russian supplies The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022
Losses on petrol, LPG end; continue to incur loss on diesel sales: BPCL chairman ‘Global prices volatile, unable to pass on volatility’ The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022
Green Tories back Johnson’s call for successor to invest in renewables Outgoing PM to warn against focusing on short-term energy solutions in one of his final speeches The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022
Elon Musk Wants More Nuclear Power, And This Stock Is Poised To Benefit From Uranium Comeback The tragedy at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, which was caused by the country's largest recorded earthquake in March 2011, tanked the uranium sector. Following the tragedy, Japan shuttered all of its nuclear reactors, and other nations took similar measures. Benzinga · Aug 29, 2022
Supreme Court climate ruling could impact nuclear waste case The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on climate change could have implications for a range of other issues, including a case involving nuclear waste storage and a proposal requiring companies to disclose how climate risk affects their businesses The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022
Eight arrested following Just Stop Oil roadblock in Essex Officers were called to the scene in St Clements Way, in West Thurrock Grays at around 8pm on Sunday after reports of a group obstructing the road. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022 EU, German leaders pledge reform to cut electricity prices The head of the European Union’s executive branch and Germany's chancellor have pledged a reform of the continent’s electricity market to help bring down power prices that have been pushed higher by skyrocketing gas prices
Radio France Internationale · Aug 29, 2022 French businesses put on notice as threat of power rationing looms French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday told French companies to get “energy sober”, warning that businesses – not households – would be the first affected by potential electricity rationing ahead of the winter.
The Times of India · Aug 29, 2022 Elon Musk: World needs more oil and gas as bridge to renewables The world needs more oil and gas now to deal with an energy shortage while pushing to transition to renewable supplies, Tesla Inc chief executive officer Elon Musk said.
Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022 Gas used by Irish power plants fell 7.4% in 2021 due to Cork station being offline A fault at the gas-fired Whitegate power station meant that it was offline for most of 2021
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2022 What are green jobs and how can I get one? 5 questions answered about clean energy careers When President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, he called it the “largest investment ever” to fight climate change. He also said it would lead to the creation of well-paying union jobs to help “reduce emissions across every sector of our economy.” These jobs are also…
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022 UN team heads to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid fresh Russian strikes nearby Recent spate of shellings has raised fears of radiation disaster at the occupied power station
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022 Danes, Germans back Baltic wind hub to offset Russian gas Denmark will increase a planned offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea to 3 gigawatts and hook it up to the German grid which will be a step toward weaning Europe off its reliance on Russian gas
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2022 The impact of nuclear tests around the world Since 1945, more than 2,000 nuclear test explosions have been conducted by at least eight nations.
Insider UK · Aug 29, 2022 Renewables sector demands government action on low-carbon industrial strategy Scottish Renewables lays out its priorities ahead of next month's Programme for Government
Reuters · Aug 29, 2022 Zelenskiy blames Russia as Europe counts cost of gas crisis Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of economic terrorism on Monday as the cost of Europe's energy crisis spiralled with Germany on the hook for at least 19 billion euros to bail out its biggest importer of Russian gas.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022 Why are energy bills increasing? Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world driving up household bills