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BP shares rise on takeover speculation; Shell denies
BP shares were whipsawed Wednesday as investors reacted to reports that the oil major might be acquired.BP shares jumped more than 10% to a session high of $32.94 on a report in The Wall Street Journal that Shell was in early-stage talks…
Smaller firms could save £113K on energy bills
Small industrial firms could save nearly £113,000 a year on electricity bills under government plans to expand exemptions from green levies, according to new analysis from Cornwall Insight.The savings come via the British Industrial…
The strange times of missiles-led ‘peace’
US President Donald Trump (L) greets Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to address troops at the Al-Udeid air base southwest of Doha on May 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images
It's a strange thought that…
Rogue none! Labour takes on energy bad boys
The Prime Minister has unveiled a sweeping new crackdown on bad behaviour in the energy market, promising working families faster, fairer compensation and stronger rights when suppliers fail them.Under the current system, consumers must…
How regime change in Iran could affect global oil prices
Senior Israeli officials said this week that their military campaign against Iran could trigger the fall of the regime, an event that would have enormous implications for the global oil market.The oil market has reacted with remarkable…
EU renewable ethanol hits 79% GHG savings
Renewable ethanol produced by ePURE members and other EU facilities, achieved an average greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction of 79% compared to fossil fuels in 2024.The figures, verified by auditing firm Copartner, underscore the…
Oil prices rise as Israel vows to intensify attacks on Iran
Smoke blankets the sky above Tehran, Iran, following explosions in the capital after the Israeli army hit Iranian targets, on June 18, 2025.Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesOil prices rose by about 3% on Thursday, after Prime Minister…
Green light for 52MW battery storage project in Oxfordshire
A major battery energy storage project in Oxfordshire has received planning approval, paving the way for smarter, greener energy use in the region.Cherwell District Council has approved plans for a 52MW battery energy storage system…
Trump’s posts crush hopes of an Israel-Iran ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One after departing early from the the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, June 17, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters
Hopes of a quick ceasefire between Israel and…
Offshore wind projects up all over the world
Global offshore wind has surged 14% in the past year, with capacity rising from 74.7GW to 85.2GW — enough to power more than 11 million UK homes annually.That’s according to RenewableUK’s latest EnergyPulse Insights report, which shows…