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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.

AAP · Feb 17, 2022

New tidal power project hailed as ‘important milestone’

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

Insider UK · Feb 16, 2022

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 · Feb 15, 2022

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 · Feb 8, 2022

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 · Feb 7, 2022

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 · Feb 7, 2022

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 · Feb 6, 2022

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 · Feb 6, 2022

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

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.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022