Vladimir Putin blames the west for energy market disruptions Russian president claims Europeans are stocking up on firewood as leak found in oil pipeline in Poland The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
Labour plans would cause blackouts and poverty, says climate minister Graham Stuart said the UK would still be burning oil and gas in 2050 and domestic production was the greenest way to do this. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
Putin says Russia could increase gas supplies to Europe Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow is ready to resume gas supplies to Europe via a link of the Germany-bound Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
French government orders workers to ensure fuel supplies The French government has moved to requisition workers operating petrol depots of ExxonMobil’s French branch Esso in an attempt to ensure that service stations around the country are supplied with badly needed fuel amid an ongoing strike The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
France orders striking fuel refinery employees back to work Energy ministry says it has requisitioned staff at a depot in Normandy as showdown with CGT union escalates. Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2022
Northern Territory government opens door for oil and gas companies to buy international offsets, policy reveals Oil and gas companies will be allowed to buy Commonwealth-approved international offsets as a way to keep producing emissions, a Northern Territory government policy has revealed. ABC News · Oct 12, 2022
Just Stop Oil protesters blockade road outside Downing Street in 12th day of action Activists glue themselves to tarmac outside Downing Street in latest protest Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022
Putin blames Europe for energy crisis as price cap divides EU Russia's president said Europe was to blame for its energy crisis with policies that starved the industry of investment as EU states struggled on Wednesday to agree on a gas price cap to offset its impact on consumers. Reuters · Oct 12, 2022
Newcastle Innovation Festival showcases enthusiasm for energy transition Enthusiasm for innovation Newcastle Herald · Oct 12, 2022
Third of emissions cuts must come from behaviour changes, say Lords Committee report says government approach on guiding people in tackling climate crisis is muddled and inadequate The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
Leak detected in pipeline that brings Russian oil to Germany A Polish oil pipeline operator says that a leak was detected in a pipeline in Poland which is the main route through which Russian crude reaches Germany The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
New cap on renewable energy revenue not a windfall tax, says Rees-Mogg The announcement on Tuesday that the Government would introduce a “cost-plus revenue limit” prompted accusations the move amounted to a windfall tax. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
France travel warning issued to anyone from UK going on holiday Garages across France have been running out of petrol and diesel, which may be a problem for people travelling to the country for a holiday this month Chronicle Live · Oct 12, 2022
Commentary: How to electrify everything, and why If you’re like most people, you probably only think about energy when filling up your car or paying a hefty electric bill. You probably don’t know that, since 1992, October has been designated “Energy Awareness Month.” Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
Reuters · Oct 12, 2022 Factbox-The Druzhba oil pipeline from Russia to Europe Polish operator PERN has detected a leak in one pipeline in the Druzhba system that carries oil from Russia to Europe, it said on Wednesday, an event that will add to concerns about Europe's energy security after the Nord Stream gas pipeline leak.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022 Labor ramps up pressure on gas industry as energy prices rise but stops short of price caps Unions accuse resource minister Madeline King of signing ‘dud deal’ with multinational gas companies
Reuters · Oct 12, 2022 Druzhba pipeline leak reduces Russian oil flows to Germany Germany said on Wednesday it was receiving less oil but still had adequate supplies, after Poland found a leak in the Druzhba pipeline that delivers crude from Russia to Europe that Warsaw said showed no sign of being caused by sabotage.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 EU countries turn to Africa in bid to replace Russian gas European leaders are turning to Africa for more natural gas as they try to replace Russian energy amid the war in Ukraine
Liverpool Echo · Oct 12, 2022 France travel warning to everyone visiting from UK The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for those travelling to France
Reuters · Oct 12, 2022 Gas price cap deal eludes EU countries, for now The European Union will unveil proposals next week to launch joint gas buying within months and develop an alternative gas price benchmark, but a meeting of EU countries on Wednesday left it unresolved whether the package would include a gas price cap.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022 Power giants to face ‘windfall tax’ after all as Liz Truss delivers U-turn Prime minister accused of ‘another screeching U-turn’ having previously rejected calls to impose levy
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022 Power price rises and grid change pessimism as industry weighs up the costs of going green Tough road leads to power pessimism
Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2022 Biden ‘reviewing’ ties with Saudi Arabia amid anger over oil cuts Riyadh says oil production curbs are ‘purely economic’ as critics in Washington accuse it of empowering Moscow.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022 G7 leaders dodge decision on imposing price cap on Russian oil Promised plan still mired in debates over feasibility and wisdom, with Germany fearing further Russian energy cuts in response
The Conversation · Oct 11, 2022 India's enormous solar park was meant to help poor communities. But it left the landless stricken India, like many other countries, is looking to renewables as an antidote to soaring fossil fuel prices and to tackle climate change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sees renewables as vital for a “developed India”.