Middle East states in line for $1.3tn windfall from extra oil revenues IMF says it expects region’s oil and gas exporters to benefit from high prices over next four years The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022
Former BP chief calls for UK energy price cap freeze ahead of ‘winter of discontent’ Nick Butler says firms who cannot offer lower prices should be renationalised The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022
Banks aims to bring new solar power and battery storage scheme to South Yorkshire 116-hectare site submitted to planners as it seeks fifth county operation to join wind projects Birmingham Post · Aug 19, 2022
Ukraine war: Explosions rock munitions store inside Russia as villages are evacuated Explosions have rocked a munitions store in the Belgorod region of Russia with video appearing to show massive flames from the facility Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2022
Big new incentives for clean energy aren't enough – the Inflation Reduction Act was just the first step, now the hard work begins The new Inflation Reduction Act is stuffed with subsidies for everything from electric vehicles to heat pumps, and incentives for just about every form of clean energy. But pouring money into technology is just one step toward solving the climate change problem. The Conversation · Aug 19, 2022
The perfect storm battering the UK economy From inflation to the war in Ukraine the economy is facing major challenges Birmingham Post · Aug 19, 2022
Labor prepares trigger if gas falls short Resources Minister Madeleine King says regulations are now in place to enable her to use the gas trigger next year to deal with any shortfall in supply. AAP · Aug 19, 2022
NATO races to counter Russia’s threat in Europe’s weak spot BUCHAREST: It didn’t take long after Russia attacked Ukraine for French Colonel Clement Torrent to get his orders: He had six months to build a base for 1,000 soldiers on NATO’s eastern frontier. Bangkok Post · Aug 19, 2022
I worked for BP for 30 years – the energy sector has become incompetent and greedy If these profiteering firms are failing to meet society’s needs, the government should take them back into public control, says Nick Butler, a former vice-president at BP The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022
Former BP chief urges freeze to UK energy price cap to help households Ofgem should stop rises in cap, and energy firms unable to offer lower bills should be nationalised, says Nick Butler The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022
The people who won't be paying their energy bills when the price caps rises 'I do not know how we would be able to afford this latest increase' Bristol Post · Aug 19, 2022
13 states lose access to spot power market over Rs 5,000 crore dues NEW DELHI: National grid operator Posoco has blocked access of 27 power distribution companies (discoms) across 13 states to electricity exchanges for failure to clear a cumulative bill of Rs 5,085 crore dues of generation companies. The Times of India · Aug 18, 2022
Morning mail: Timor-Leste plays China card, pensioners charged for antivirals, Bali bomber to go free Friday: Timor-Leste president José Ramos-Horta may look to Beijing to secure a gas pipeline. Plus: where to holiday to escape a third La Niña The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022
Sky's the limit for emission reduction targets Australia's largest greenhouse gas polluter, AGL, says it is keen to work with the federal government to reduce emissions. Newcastle Herald · Aug 18, 2022
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022 Centre hikes windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports; cuts tax on domestic crude oil These new windfall taxes will kick in from August 19, says the finance ministry
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022 Timor-Leste warns it will work with China if Australia insists on pumping Timor Sea gas to Darwin Exclusive: President José Ramos-Horta says his country’s leadership ‘has to make decisions … if necessary a trip to China’
Daily Mirror · Aug 18, 2022 Liz Truss facing questions over closure of gas plant as energy storage 'decimated' Labour has called on the Tory leadership favourite to explain whether she was involved in the decision to close the Rough natural gas storage facility in 2017
Chronicle Live · Aug 18, 2022 Government and energy companies blasted after warnings of potential blackouts It comes after some of the world's biggest energy companies posted soaring profits in recent weeks
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022 Climate bill's unlikely beneficiary: US oil and gas industry Renewable energy incentives in the climate bill signed by President Joe Biden are expected to drastically reduce overall U.S. emissions
Reuters · Aug 18, 2022 Explainer-Could Germany keep its nuclear plants running? German grid operators are close to releasing the results of power transmission system stress tests, factoring risks from an escalation in the Russian gas supply crisis, as the country considers longer lifespans for its nuclear reactors.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022 ‘We got too comfortable’: the race to build an LNG terminal in north Germany Country is hoping a new North Sea terminal can supply 8% of its gas usage as war in Ukraine upends energy policy
Daily Mirror · Aug 18, 2022 Russia warns nuclear plant disaster will spill radiation over three European countries A nuclear power plant in Ukraine could cause a disaster covering large parts of Europe, Russia has warned. Fighting and shelling has been seen around the plant in recent weeks with Ukraine and Russia blaming each other
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022 Oil at six-month low | Petrol at breakeven, losses continue on diesel Brent crude oil was trading at ₹94.91 per barrel on August 18
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022 Germany lowers natural gas tax to ease burden on consumers German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the government will temporarily lower taxes on natural gas to ease the financial pressure on people struggling with soaring energy costs
Reuters · Aug 18, 2022 Explainer-What is at stake for investors in Angola's elections? Angolans will vote on Wednesday for a new president and parliament in what looks set to be the closest election in Africa's second-biggest oil producer since the country won independence from Portugal in 1975.