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UK Energy Policy
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oneindia.compolitics13 days ago
Cabinet Ministers Urge More North Sea Oil Licenses
Several cabinet ministers have pressed Keir Starmer to issue additional North Sea drilling licences, citing public polling that shows voters favour cheaper energy over net-zero targets. The ministers argue the current policy gives the impression the government does not care about…
The Independentpolitics15 days ago
Trump Says Wind Power Is Most Expensive Energy Source
President Trump stated that wind energy is the most expensive form of energy and linked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unpopularity to support for wind farms. The Independent reported that offshore wind in the UK averages around £97 per megawatt-hour and onshore wind around £77…
redpepper.org.ukfinance25 days ago
UK Government Introduces Bill to Ban New North Sea Oil and Gas Licences
The King announced the Energy Independence Bill at the state opening of Parliament, which will make it illegal to grant new exploration licences. The move fulfills a Labour Party pledge from its 2024 manifesto to turn Britain into a clean energy superpower by 2030. Opposition par…
retailtimes.co.ukworld33 days ago
InstaVolt Invests £2.5 Million in Battery Storage at Five UK EV Charging Sites
InstaVolt, one of the UK's largest public EV charging operators, has invested £2.5 million in five new battery energy storage system sites that opened in March and April. The systems charge overnight on cheaper electricity and discharge during daytime peaks to reduce costs passed…
news.sky.compolitics34 days agoUpdated
Norway Reopens Three North Sea Oil and Gas Fields Closed Since 1998
The Norwegian government has approved the re-development of three North Sea fields run by ConocoPhillips that will reopen in 2028 and operate for 20 years. Gas will flow by pipeline to Germany and light oil to the UK as Oslo moves to exploit 70 new blocks across multiple seas. Of…
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Octopus Energy CEO Proposes Scaling Back UK's £100 Billion Grid Plan Amid Demand Forecast Debate
Greg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus Energy, called for scaling back Labour's electricity grid expansion plans, arguing that reducing infrastructure spending would better address energy costs than consumer bailouts. He cited data showing overstated demand forecasts and minima…
thehindu.comfinance48 days ago
OpenAI Halts UK Data Centre Project Pending Energy and Regulatory Conditions
OpenAI has paused its Stargate data centre project in northeast England, citing energy costs and regulations. Oxford economist Professor Sir Dieter Helm highlighted this as part of broader UK de-industrialization, including refinery closures. The government defends its clean ener…
rte.ieworld50 days ago
UK Government Plans Electricity Price Reforms to Reduce Gas Price Link
The UK government will announce proposals to shift some renewable energy generators to fixed-price contracts, aiming to shield consumers from volatile gas prices. The changes are set for implementation within a year and respond to recent energy shocks from international conflicts…
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UK Energy Secretary Announces Planning Reforms and Price Decoupling to Boost Renewables
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced plans on April 20, 2026, to accelerate clean energy adoption amid global market disruptions. Measures include streamlining planning rules, expanding renewables on public land, and decoupling electricity prices from gas. The moves aim to prot…