The Latest Breaking News from Energy Policy

Does the UK need more North Sea oil and gas?

Rishi Sunak’s announcement that he will allow more drilling in the North Sea has led to new questions over the future of UK energy policy.

The Week · Aug 2, 2023

Eppo prepping hydrogen pilot project

Energy officials plan to push ahead with hydrogen fuel development in an effort to make it one of the main fuels used in the power, transport and industrial sectors, with the aim of becoming less dependent on fossil fuels, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

‘Eco-zealots’ are writing Labour’s energy policy, says Sunak

Rishi Sunak suggested Labour’s plans to end North Sea oil and gas exploration amounted to an ‘energy surrender’ which would benefit Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Macron to head for state visit to Germany with China and energy in the spotlight

French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first state visit to Germany in July amid tensions on issues ranging from energy policy to China.

Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2023

I know a power bill con when I see one

What is your reaction when seeing the latest electricity bill?

Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2023

Power bills set to fall for rest of 2023

Electricity bills are likely to decline during the last four months of this year, with the power tariff expected to reach 4.30 or 4.40 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).

Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2023

Santos CEO derides Greens influence on energy policy

Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher says Australia's energy policies have handed power to the Greens who just want to shut everything down.

AAP · Apr 6, 2023

Huge renewable scheme up for auction

Energy officials are preparing to organise a new auction for a 3.66-gigawatt renewable power scheme to increase clean energy usage in Thailand, says the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC).

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

UK Government energy policy undermines net zero goals, campaigners warn

THE UK Government is undermining net zero ambitions by decisions such as allowing new exploration in the North Sea and coal mining, campaigners say.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023

As US-EU trade tensions rise, conflicting carbon tariffs could undermine climate efforts

Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union, two of the most important global leaders when it comes to climate policy, could undermine key climate initiatives of both governments and make it harder for the world to put the brakes on climate change.

The Conversation · Jan 23, 2023