The Latest Breaking News on Energy

Chevron eyeing potential in Ubon field

Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Co is conducting a joint study on ways to reduce costs during the development of the offshore Ubon petroleum field in the Gulf of Thailand, which has the potential to become a new oil source.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21, 2022

Conflict in the South China Sea threatens 90% of Australia's fuel imports: study

China’s sabre-rattling around Taiwan underlines the need for Australia to be prepared for conflict in the South China Sea.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2022

Calls for restraint as attacks continue near Ukraine power plant

Leaders of US, UK, Germany and France say inspectors need to visit the Zaporizhzhia power plant as soon as possible.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2022

Sizewell C nuclear plant funding approved despite Tory split

Boris Johnson gives financing go-ahead despite warnings decision could limit incoming government

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022

The new Spain air conditioning rules you need to know before your next trip

Spanish authorities announced new air con regulations earlier this month, resulting in unbearable heat for many British holidaymakers

Chronicle Live · Aug 21, 2022

German minister rules out keeping nuclear plants running to save gas

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck ruled out on Sunday extending the lifespan of the country's three remaining nuclear power plants in order to save gas, saying it would save at most 2 percent of gas use.

Reuters · Aug 21, 2022

The Big Four oilsands companies' influence threatens Alberta democracy, argues political scientist

Over the past five years, ownership of oilsands production has become hyperconcentrated in four companies: Cenovus Energy, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL), Imperial Oil Limited and Suncor Energy.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2022

South Africa's nuclear sector has failed its test: the Koeberg nuclear plant life extension

South Africa’s only nuclear power plant, Koeberg, has frequently been in the news in 2022, all for the wrong reasons.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2022

British Gas outlines how customers will receive £400 cost of living energy payment

The Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) is being administered by energy suppliers

Nottingham Post · Aug 21, 2022

Russia's war at 6 months: A global economy in growing danger

It's almost six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the consequences are posing a devastating threat to the global economy

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022