UK Government hails one year free of Russian gas
The UK has gone a full year without importing any Russian gas, a move hailed by Westminster as a “blow to Putin” and a boost to energy security.
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Gas should be taxed more than electric, UK energy secretary says
Britain should place higher taxes on natural gas than power to spur the country’s shift to a low-carbon economy, according to UK energy secretary Grant Shapps.
Energy Security Day: Acorn CCS ‘leading contender’ for Track 2 funding, says UK Gov
The Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Aberdeenshire is a “leading contender” for development in a newly-launched funding round, the UK Government said today.
UK must learn ‘urgent lessons’ to avoid losing global green race, says thinktank
The UK is being left behind in the race to develop and deploy green technologies because of an unwillingness to invest in its industrial strategy, a leading thinktank has said.
UK energy suppliers must pass on benefit of falling costs – Shapps
British energy suppliers must pass on the benefit of falling wholesale energy costs to consumers in the form of cheaper tariffs, according to a senior government minister.
Aberdeenshire MP welcomes new energy beat in department reshuffle
MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Andrew Bowie said he welcomes the ‘challenges and opportunities’ of his new role within a reshuffled Department for Energy and Net Zero.
Calls for govt to publish Equinor response to regulator Rosebank concerns
Calls are being made for the UK Government to disclose information about the “environmental harm” of a contentious North Sea oilfield.
UK offshore ‘best location’ for giant space solar project
Alongside offshore oil, gas, wind and hydrogen, the North Sea could play host to space-based solar collectors under plans proposed by a UK technology developer.
UAE signs up to UK energy plans, Masdar eyes Amsterdam
The MoU today demonstrates that “not only are we are strengthening our energy security and lowering bills for consumers in the long term, we’re unlocking huge opportunities for investment in British expertise and jobs in the process”.
UK says it’s confident Britain will have enough energy for next winter
The UK government said it’s confident Britain will have enough energy to get through next winter as liquefied natural gas flows boost supplies and demand is reined in.
Campaigners launch trio of legal challenges to derail North Sea licensing round
A coalition of campaign groups have vowed to mount three separate legal challenges to the UK government in a bid to stop the award of new North Sea oil and gas licences.
Shapps says he’s confident in UK gas supplies this winter
UK Energy Secretary Grant Shapps said he’s sure the UK will have enough natural gas this winter after favorable temperatures and increased storage capacity lowered the prospects of a shortage in coming months.
North Sea firms warn chancellor over ‘disastrous’ windfall tax threat
North Sea oil firms have sent a letter to chancellor Jeremy Hunt, calling the UK one of the most “fiscally unstable” places to do business in the world as another windfall tax threat looms.
Shapps eyes windfall tax on ‘unexpected profits’ ahead of Autumn Statement
Questioned on the possibility of further windfall taxes on fossil fuel profits, business secretary Grant Shapps hinted the measures could form part of the upcoming Autumn Statement.
Shapps explains why Sunak will be at COP 27
Business Secretary Grant Shapps has said Rishi Sunak is able to attend Cop27 because of the "vast amount" of work that has been completed on the forthcoming autumn budget.
What comes first, the carrot or the stick?
The Huddersfield born Labour prime minister Harold Wilson famously coined the phrase “A week is a long time in politics”. Recent events in Westminster certainly bear that out.
Grant Shapps: A look at the new business and energy secretary’s policy record
From energy rationing to onshore wind, the newly appointed business and energy secretary, Grant Shapps, has voiced opinions on a range of topics in the sector.
Grant Shapps named as Secretary for Business and Energy
MP for Welwyn Hatfield and former Home Secretary, Grant Shapps, has been named Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy in Rishi Sunak's cabinet.
All-Energy: Shell unveils plan to put rapid charger ‘within 10 mins’ of 90% of UK drivers
Shell has set out plans to put a rapid charger within a 10-minute journey for 90% of drivers in the UK.
BP to invest £1 billion in EV charging in UK
BP has announced it will invest £1 billion in electric vehicle (EV) charging in the UK over the next decade.
France seizes head of Rosneft’s yacht
French customs agents have seized the Amore Vero yacht, belonging to Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin.
Updated: Repsol Sinopec confirms Russian oil tanker will not visit Orkney
A Russian state-owned oil tanker will not visit Orkney after the UK Transport Secretary asked ports to deny vessels from the country entry.
UK Minister says it’s time to kick start solar revolution in Ghana
UK Minister of State for International Development, Grant Shapps, has told Ghanaians it is time to kick-start a solar power revolution in the African country.