Federal clean energy deal worth $8b: coal and gas cap debate in parliament Hunter-Central Coast REZ and Sydney Ring - Hunter Transmission Project are included in the agreement. Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2022
3 Energy Stocks to Help Fire Up Your Portfolio This Winter Despite the recent retreat in oil and gas prices from their peaks due to concerns of an economic slowdown, the energy supply is expected to lag behind its demand in the long run. The energy sector has outperformed the broader market this year, and the reopening of the Chinese economy… StockNews.com · Dec 20, 2022
For Australia to lead the way on green hydrogen, first we must find enough water Australia is well-positioned to be a global leader in green hydrogen production. Green hydrogen is produced using a renewable power source such as solar or wind. As a substitute for fossil fuels, it will help to meet growing renewable energy needs. The Conversation · Dec 20, 2022
Albanese government commits $4.7 billion for NSW renewable energy investment The federal government is adding billions to the New South Wales renewable energy plan as MPs return to parliament to vote on the national energy deal. ABC News · Dec 20, 2022
'I slashed my electricity bill to just £10 a month with these hacks' Kerry Collinson said she didn't want to put her "hard earned money into the pockets of greedy people at energy companies" Liverpool Echo · Dec 20, 2022
Fed-NSW deal firms up future renewables The Albanese government has committed almost $8 billion in a deal to unlock renewable energy zones and connect Snowy hydro-electricity to the east coast grid. AAP · Dec 20, 2022
NSW passes bill to help curb power prices NSW parliament has passed laws empowering the Commonwealth's national energy plan, which will lead to lower power bills for Australian households. AAP · Dec 20, 2022
Offshore wind firms confident of future growth despite skills challenges Supply chain companies said they wanted better visibility of market opportunities Birmingham Post · Dec 20, 2022
Drop in consumption means France less at risk of electric power cuts this winter France’s electrical grid operator has lowered its forecast of power cuts through the rest of the winter, largely because of a reduced demand from consumers and higher than expected nuclear and hydropower availability. Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2022
High gas prices won’t be a one-winter problem, warns energy market expert Cornwall Insight says the market may not get back to pre 2021 levels for the rest of the decade Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022
RWE eyeing up carbon capture power station plan for South Humber Bank Gas-fired proposal revealed as it partners with Viking CCS to investigate CO2 solution Birmingham Post · Dec 20, 2022
Michael Lewis of E.ON: ‘Customers never felt the need to engage with energy – now they really do’ The chief executive of the UK’s second-largest energy supplier has found his views on the industry have never been more in demand The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Governments strike $7.8bn deal to connect Snowy 2.0 and NSW renewable zones to the grid ‘Rewiring the nation’ plan expected to create ‘thousands’ of jobs under state and federal commitment The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022
North Star launches major recruitment drive for Dogger Bank windfarm support North Star needs experienced staff for its offshore infrastructure support services to offshore wind and offshore oil and gas markets Insider UK · Dec 20, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022 Japanese court says 45-year-old nuclear reactor can operate A Japanese court has ruled that a 45-year-old nuclear reactor can continue to operate, rejecting demands by residents that it be suspended because of safety risks
Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2022 Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best? France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Greece are doing some things right, but face challenging times ahead, say experts.
ABC News · Dec 20, 2022 McGowan government hands cash to struggling Griffin Coal amid looming summer energy crisis An unknown amount of taxpayer money will be spent helping an insolvent coal miner that is $1.4 billion in the red keep its lights on, with the supply of electricity at peak times depending on it.
Chronicle Live · Dec 20, 2022 Martin Lewis gives 11-day warning to all households over 'surprise' hike in energy bills For most people the change in bills will be 'trivial' but some will see more substantial increases, the financial expert has warned
Birmingham Post · Dec 20, 2022 Kinewell Energy ramps up growth after landing major offshore wind contract The North Tyneside start-up has sealed the deal with Big Six energy supplier SSE Renewables
Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2022 EU agrees to cap gas prices, angering Russia After months of negotiations, European Union energy ministers have agreed to a price cap for natural gas at 180 euros per megawatt hour. The issue has split the bloc, and the agreement drew an immediate warning from Russia, which has cut off most of its gas deliveries to Europe.
Reuters · Dec 20, 2022 Bill Gates upbeat on climate innovation, even if 1.5C goal out of reach When it comes to climate change, Bill Gates considers himself a realist - even if that means admitting the world has no chance limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2022 Scottish university brings electricity to Malawi village 'for the first time' A LOCAL village in Malawi has electricity "for the first time", thanks to a Scottish government-funded microgrid project.
ABC News · Dec 20, 2022 WaterNSW announces hydro-electric plant plans for Burrendong Dam in state's Central West A proposal is in the pipeline for a massive hydro-electric plant in regional NSW capable of powering 400,000 homes with renewable energy.
ABC News · Dec 19, 2022 Gina Rinehart, Kerry Stokes and Chris Ellison in race to stake claim over Perth Basin despite gas price gap Australia's richest people are in a battle for control of Western Australia's burgeoning onshore gas industry, despite the Commonwealth's decision to cap prices. Energy reporter Dan Mercer explains why.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Cyprus: Plant to process Israeli gas for export an option Cyprus’ energy minister says a pipeline conveying Israeli natural gas to the island nation where it would be liquefied for export by ship is an option the government is weighing on how to get east Mediterranean gas to Europe and elsewhere amid the energy crisis prompted by Russia’s war in…