Miliband probes Heathrow outage to investigate grid ‘resilience’
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has commissioned an investigation into the power outage at Heathrow airport on Friday.
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Liquified natural gas is now a critical component of energy security
The COP29 meeting in Baku reinforced that the world is rapidly running out of time to avert catastrophic climate change unless transformative action is taken.
‘Super Nerd’ Miliband warns climate crisis is biggest threat to rural Britain
Climate change threatens the natural world more than ground-mounted solar panels do, Ed Miliband has claimed.
New North Sea oil and gas ‘largely irrelevant’ for energy security, ECIU says
ECIU analysis argues for heat pumps and EVs backed by UK renewables over new North Sea licences.
‘The threat alone is something’: Security experts weigh China’s role in North Sea
Questions have been raised by security expert on the roles of Chinese state-owned firms like CNOOC in the UK's energy sector.
Apache’s Beryl and Forties to go ‘cash flow negative’ on end to drilling decision
Welligence analysis shows Apache decision to halt drilling at Beryl and Forties hubs will significantly impact field production life.
Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines
Swedish officials said they have decided to close their investigation into the September 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, saying they do not have jurisdiction.
Sir Ian Wood: Energy security to be ‘high on the political agenda’ in 2024
With a general election looming Sir Ian Wood says that "we can expect energy security, and therefore our region, to be high on the political agenda."
UK imports ‘record’ LNG amid growing reliance on US gas
US LNG is almost four-times more carbon-intensive than domestic UK gas production.
Fresh thinking and collaboration: energy transition and the supply chain
The UK’s net zero ‘target’ is more than aspirational – the Secretary of State is subject to a legal duty to ensure that the UK reaches net zero by 2050.
MPs voice opposition to Rosebank approval
Dozens of MPs have voiced opposition to approval of the Rosebank oilfield in a letter to the UK Government.
Shell exec downplays importance of new North Sea licences on energy security
A top economist at oil giant Shell (LON: SHEL) has cast doubt on the value of Westminster’s move to dish out scores of fresh exploration licences.
UK seeks to boost defences for potential infrastructure attacks
The UK government unveiled a fresh attempt to bolster security of critical energy infrastructure like gas pipelines.
BP signs 10 year deal to supply LNG to Europe
BP (LON: BP) has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement with the Austrian firm OMV to supply 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year for the next decade.
Offshore wind champion tells industry to be ‘cognisant’ of security risks after Russian vessel sightings
Westminster’s Offshore Wind Champion has called for vigilance amid reports that critical infrastructure could be at risk of attack.
Irish Sea can play pivotal role in UK energy security and net zero
Energy Pathways, an independent working on the Marram gas field in the Irish Sea, talks about the region's importance for UK energy security and net zero.
Neptune Energy hails first gas from 11th well at Cygnus
Neptune Energy has hailed first gas from the 11th well at its flagship UK field, Cygnus, bolstering UK energy security.
UK must turbocharge offshore energy investment, says OEUK
Picture this: It’s 2050, the UK relies on other countries for all its oil and gas supplies. Our associated emissions have skyrocketed because of our reliance on higher carbon imported energy and LNG.
Russian vessel spotted touring Shetland oil fields
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has raised concerns over a Russian tug vessel spotted near vital energy infrastructure around Shetland.
Shell CFO says shareholders focusing more on energy security
Shell Plc investors are showing more interest in energy security in the wake of the crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Chief Financial Officer Sinead Gorman.
UK annual energy imports bill crashes through £100bn threshold for first time ever
For the first time ever, the UK shelled out more than £100 billion on annual energy imports in 2022.
‘Definite’ rise in defence investors interested in energy following Russia’s Ukraine attack
An energy entrepreneur says there are “definitely” more defence investors interested in the sector following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched a year ago today.
UK oil sector ‘engaged’ with government as Norway prepares for Russian spies
As Norway predicts Russian spies will target its energy sector, the UK oil and gas trade body said it is continuing with "regular engagements" with the UK government on any threats on this side of the North Sea.
Norweigan energy braces itself as Russian spy activity predicted
The Norweigan police agency has predicted an increase in Russian spy activity targeted at the country's energy sector.
Saudi Aramco says ESG investing threatens energy security
Saudi Aramco’s top official warned Sunday that an increased focus on climate was undermining investment in oil and gas to the point where it now posed a threat to the world’s energy security.