Some operators have put off plugging wells in hope of passing on cost
Britain’s network operator overlooks batteries up to 30% of the time when they are cheaper, company admits
Wood Mackenzie says sector risks being ‘fatally wounded’ by the government
Government in talks with investors in clean energy to fill gap left by declining North Sea oil sector
Closure of final plant at the end of September marks a critical step in decarbonising electricity by 2030
Harbour Energy chief says sector will be vital for decades as Wintershall deal completes
Neo Energy has warned it will slow UK investments, blaming ‘fiscal and regulatory uncertainty’
Minister says new investment a ‘step forward’ for industry after no bids in last year’s round
UK energy companies were allowed by regulator to recoup rising costs through customer bills
Labour ministers say Britain has become a more attractive destination thanks to political stability
A new UK state body might ease investor fears but any renaissance is likely to be slow
Decision casts doubt on the future of the project, one of the North Sea’s biggest
UK’s biggest power station to pay £25mn for historic data failings but Ofgem probe finds no evidence of environmental breaches
Demand-side schemes support the grid by nudging consumers to change electricity consumption habits
Contested location of GB Energy’s headquarters to be announced soon, says minister
Decision by regulator Ofgem means average yearly bill will be £1,717
Policy uncertainty and Labour’s levy plans threaten fall in production and jobs in ageing oil basin, executives warn
Upgrading grid is such a vast undertaking that Eastern Green Link 2 barely makes a dent in it
Consortium leader CK Infrastructure, controlled by Li Ka-shing’s family, also announces secondary listing in London
Britain becomes largest market for Madrid-based group, which already owns Scottish Power
Bulk of auction funding will go towards offshore wind farms
Electrification of Rosebank field will be more ‘challenging’ under new government’s fiscal regime, says oil and gas chief
Government claims partnership will lead to up to 30GW of new offshore developments securing leases by 2030
British Gas owner warns of ‘challenging’ investment environment in green energy
UK ministers say partnership will help leverage up to £60bn of private investment
