The Latest Breaking News from Energy

Oil Fund to decide on diesel cap

The board of the Oil Fuel Fund is expected to decide on Monday if it will continue to cap the retail diesel price at 32 baht per litre for another week or raise it by one or two baht to relieve the burden on the fund, a source in the…

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2022

Energy costs explainer: how can I cut my electricity bills or get assistance?

With price rises of up to 18% forecast, experts say shopping around, ditching gas or finding home hacks can help lower the expense

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022

Free bus pass scheme 'failing miserably' in South Ayrshire as figures branded 'dire'

Colin Smyth MSP, who is Scottish Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy, Transport and Rural Affairs, has criticised the SNP Government’s “botched” young person’s bus pass scheme.

Daily Record · May 28, 2022

'Clean hydrogen' confounds most Aussies

The term "clean hydrogen" confounds most Australians, with a new poll showing just 22 per cent know it can involve fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage.

AAP · May 18, 2022

North East could attract 9,000 more energy jobs by 2030, report says

The Making the Switch report from Robert Gordon University says £17 billion of funding could secure a total of 54,000 jobs in energy.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

UK Government warns developing nuclear project may add to energy bills

During his visit to north Wales on Thursday, Kwasi Kwarteng said that during the early stages of building a reactor it would "add at most a few pounds a year to a typical household", but in the longer term it would provide us with "cheaper power"

Wales Online · May 14, 2022

Federal election: Contrasting solutions to building Australia's new and more flexible electricity system

To reduce emissions, incorporate new technology and energy sources, Australia needs a new electricity system. The grid of the future needs to be more stable, less centralised and handle large amounts of renewables. The question this election is how to build it.

ABC News · May 13, 2022

A low-income energy-efficiency program gets $3.5B boost, but leaves out many in need

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act adds the funds over the next five years to help Americans save on energy their bills. But many of homes are in such poor condition they do not qualify.

WEKU · May 13, 2022

UK minister says windfall tax on energy giants would kill off investment

Energy Minister Greg Hands also argued that the Scottish Government’s opposition to new nuclear power stations is holding the country back

Insider UK · May 12, 2022

Diesel to be capped at B32 per litre

The retail price of diesel in Greater Bangkok will remain capped at 32 baht per litre, as the government has tried to continue its energy subsidy measures to help alleviate people's hardship and reduce their cost of living.

Bangkok Post · May 9, 2022