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Exit of coal-fired power station Eraring 'unlikely' to hit prices, but grid stability's a concern

Energy experts have hosed down concerns the early closure of Eraring coal-fired power station near Newcastle could spark electricity price spikes and throw the security of the grid into peril.

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Govt anger at NSW power station closure

Closing the country's biggest coal-fired power station seven years early could cause job losses and a spike in electricity prices, the NSW energy minister says.

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New tidal power project hailed as ‘important milestone’

Simon Forrest said the new project put Shetland 'at the forefront of the green energy revolution'

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Govt cuts diesel tax in half

The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to cut the excise tax on diesel by three baht per litre, from the current 5.99 baht, for three months to help ease the impact of high energy prices on the cost of transport and consumer goods.

Bangkok Post

Govt approves B3 tax cut on diesel to ease high prices

The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to cut the excise tax on diesel by 3 baht per litre, from 5.99 baht currently, for three months to help mitigate the impact of high energy prices, deputy finance minister Santi Promphat told reporters.

Bangkok Post

Waste fuel scheme returns

New investors are expected to join the second phase of the waste-to-energy (WTE) scheme between 2022 and 2023, with electricity generation capacity of 600 megawatts, as energy and industry authorities continue to promote refuse-derived fuel after a delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Offshore wind farm gets go-ahead amid ‘pressing need’ for renewable energy

Kwasi Kwarteng, the energy Secretary, has given the green light to Vattenfall’s Vanguard windfarm off the Norfolk coast.

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US climate envoy John Kerry visits Mexico amid power clash

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry will arrive in Mexico Wednesday amid high tensions over Mexico's plan to favor its state-owned electricity company and limit private and foreign firms that have invested in renewable energy

The Independent UK

Angry truckers vow not to roll over

The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) has vowed to step up a campaign seeking the removal of Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow if he fails to solve the high diesel price crisis within seven days.

Bangkok Post

Truckers seek minister's removal over fuel price

The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) will stage a rally on Tuesday to demand the sacking of Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow over the high price of diesel.

Bangkok Post

400 partners sign up for £4m fund for Scots struggling with energy bills

Scottish Energy Secretary warns 'lives will be lost this year' due to hike in bills

Insider UK

Ley gives Kurri power plant the green light

Ms Ley and Energy Minister Angus Taylor will be at the plant site outside Kurri Kurri on Monday to announce the approval.

Newcastle Herald

Energy Minister Says Power Cut in Central Turkey Still Impacts 20,000 Households

Workers were still trying to restore power to some 20,000 households left in the dark for three days in the central Turkish province of Isparta after heavy snow caused disruptions to the electricity grid, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Saturday, according to news website Haberturk. "Heavy snow and a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Energy minister says power cut in central Turkey still impacts 20,000 households - media

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Daily Mirror

How much profit did Shell and BP make in 2021 - as Brits suffer 54% energy price hike

Energy companies like Shell, Exxon and BP are enjoying huge profits, all while every day Brits face a massive rise in gas prices amid a tough cost of living crisis

The Independent UK

Minister does not rule out more energy bill support in October

After a £693 rise in household energy bills, a separate £7 hike in water bills was announced on Friday.

Wales Online

Labour says 'Sunak has sided with gas companies' in scathing review of energy bill rebate measures

In a scathing review of these measures on BBC Breakfast, Ed Miliband said Mr Sunak's measures were "wholly inadequate to the scale of the crisis" facing the British people

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EU member states to sue Brussels for classifying fossil fuel gas and nuclear power as ‘green energy’

Controversial ‘taxonomy’ has caused anger in some countries

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Scottish Government urged to bring energy proposals to Holyrood next week

Nicola Sturgeon said ‘every single penny’ of consequentials would go to supporting Scots through the rising cost of living.

ABC News

Angus Taylor says the carbon tax destroyed one in eight manufacturing jobs. Is he correct?

Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor says Labor's carbon tax was responsible for destroying one in eight manufacturing jobs. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

Insider UK

Scottish Government opposition to nuclear is 'leaving workers behind'

Union writes to energy minister urging a rethink and bid for Rolls Royce's new reactors

Bangkok Post

Agency restricts options to biodiesel B5

The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has decided to sell only diesel blended with 5% palm oil-derived methyl ester at petrol stations from this Saturday, instead of the 7% formula, as it is struggling to deal with soaring global oil prices.

Bangkok Post

Energy committee restricts options to biodiesel B5

The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has announced that petrol stations will sell biodiesel B5, a mix of diesel and 5% methyl ester derived from palm oil, but will no longer offer biodiesel B7, starting this Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Ministerial squabble delays EV measures

A difference of opinions between the Energy Ministry and the Industry Ministry has resulted in a delay in the introduction of measures to support electric vehicles (EVs), according to a source at the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee who requested anonymity.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel, Cyprus, Greece Electricity Cable Link Gets EU Money

The European Union has earmarked 657 million euros ($736 million) for the construction of a a 2,000-megawatt undersea electricity cable that will link the power grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said Thursday. Pilides told reporters the funding is Cyprus’ largest-ever investment as well as…

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