Verdict Email The issues you care about
Energy
-
19 Oct
The world’s first floating wind farm is now delivering electricity in Scotland
The UK has particularly focused on renewable energy recently, after having its first coal-free day in April this year and its ‘greenest’ summer to date.
-
13 Oct
Saudi Aramco listing: the UK is on a charm offensive to win over the oil giant
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has admitted for the first time that it met with Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company in early 2017.
-
5 Oct
Saudi Aramco IPO: the world’s biggest market debut is on for next year
The initial public offering of Saudi Aramco, what could well be the world’s largest market debut, is on for the second half of 2018.
-
15 Sep
Oil and gas upstream projects in Africa are on a tear
Global oil and gas production is expected to increase by 2.6 percent to 2021, according to GlobalData estimates.
-
15 Sep
Oil development projects in the Barents Sea are gathering steam
Statoil, Lundin, Eni and OMV have been increasing their efforts in the Barents Sea, with the Norwegian government recently stating the region holds the largest undiscovered resource potential in the Norwegian Shelf and indicating it will play a vital role in the country’s future activities.
-
11 Sep
Why will offshore wind farms be cheaper than new nuclear plants in the UK?
For the first time in history, it is cheaper to generate energy from offshore wind farms in the UK than from new nuclear reactors.
-
11 Sep
China bets on electric cars with gasoline vehicle ban proposal
China is following in the steps of the UK and France by announcing it will end production of fossil fuel cars and vehicles in the future.
-
25 Aug
Hurricane Harvey: What does the worst storm to hit the US in 12 years mean for oil and gas prices?
Texas is bracing itself for Hurricane Harvey, which could be the worst storm to hit the US mainland for almost 12 years.
-
21 Aug
Total solar eclipse is the first big test for renewable energy sources
The total solar eclipse will sweep from Oregon to South Carolina later today in what is expected to be the biggest test yet of renewable energy.
-
16 Aug
Lithium is the metal of the moment and this startup is going to be mining it in Cornwall
UK startup Cornish Lithium has announced it has received a £1m investment for its lithium mining plans in the UK.
-
28 Jul
Saudi Aramco: what we know so far about the world’s biggest IPO
It looks like London is going to be the location for Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering (IPO).
-
26 Jul
Here’s how the UK’s Faraday Challenge is going to change the way we use battery energy
Battery technology is set to take centre stage in Britain’s energy future, with business secretary Greg Clark announcing a £246m investment and policy reforms to ensure a more flexible and secure UK energy system earlier this week.
-
10 Jul
Can cities really fight climate change on their own?
As the largest carbon emission contributors, urban areas should be capable of tackling climate change without government support.
-
7 Jul
Tesla keeps promise to protect South Australia from energy crises with battery power
Earlier this year, South Australia was hit by power problems and blackouts thanks to the extreme heat in the state.
-
5 Jul
Volvo becomes first major car brand to go all electric
Swedish car company Volvo has become the first major car brand to announce it will exclusively make electric models from 2019.
-
3 Jul
Liza project: Guyana needs to be careful not to lose its oil revenue to corruption and price swings
As Exxon Mobil’s Liza project moves into the development phase the challenge for the Guyana government is to strengthen the regulatory framework.
-
26 Jun
UK expected to fall short on carbon emissions target
The UK is not on track to reach its target of reducing carbon emissions by more than half within 13 years, according to energy industry professionals.
-
21 Jun
North Korea’s military capabilities are putting oil and gas operations in the region at risk
While North Korea has not suggested it intends to attack its immediate neighbours or their energy infrastructure it does have the capabilities to do so.
-
20 Jun
Urbanisation and sustainability: Can sand mining ever be green?
As urbanisation increases so does the demand for sand in construction, making it the most mined resource on earth.
-
17 Jun
Can US coal mining make a comeback?
The revival of the US coal mining sector is a strong focus of the Trump administration, but critics are questioning whether that is possible in current market conditions.
-
14 Jun
Oil production in Angola is set for short-term surge but the long-term looks bleak
Angola, as part of the arrangement with the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) members, agreed to reduce oil production by 78,000 barrels per day, to a maximum of 1,673,000 for six months from the start of 2017.
-
5 Jun
Kurdistan oil is back in the limelight with production set to rocket
The Kurdistan region was once considered to be the last great frontier in the petroleum industry, however, a series of setbacks have reduced its appeal.
-
2 Jun
Climate change: five of the worst economic problems caused by pollution
Car pollution, coal power, plastic pollution, rising sea levels and food scarcity are all big issues.
-
2 Jun
Suitors are bent on extracting more juice from the North Sea
The UK and Norwegian North Sea has recently shown an increase in mergers and acquisitions activity despite the latest oil price down-cycle and its perception of a high-cost mature basin.
-
2 Jun
Trump has withdrawn the US from the Paris Agreement — what does this mean?
US president Donald Trump has pulled the US out of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the agreement that almost every country in the world adopted in December 2015.
-
25 May
Here’s what to expect from today’s Opec meeting
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) ministers will gather in Vienna, the Austrian capital today to discuss the world’s oil supply and prices.
-
11 May
Which companies are on their way to becoming worth a trillion dollars?
Apple’s market cap reached $800bn for the first time on Monday, prompting suggestions that the tech giant could soon become the world’s first trillion dollar company.
-
10 May
Global oil and gas capex is going to fall by more than $100bn in four years
Global oil and gas production spend is expected to decrease by 0.3 percent between 2017–2021 from $443bn in 2017 to $315bn in 2021.
-
10 May
What will happen to the UK’s energy industry during the Brexit process?
The effect Brexit could have on the UK’s energy industry has been at the forefront of concerns recently.
-
3 May
Saudi Aramco needs some work before it’s fit for an IPO
Saudi Arabia is set to list five percent of its state-owned oil giant, Saudi Aramco, in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in late 2018.