UNCOVERED: 21 | History Defined

No escape from the energy shock for UK business. A long-term strategy is still essential

Latest crisis is yet another reminder that reset in industrial policy is needed, including a more strategic one for energy

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

Power Beneath the Surface: Mark Brantley's Bid to Make Nevis a Caribbean Geothermal Energy Power

The asset at the center of Brantley's strategy sits directly beneath the island's feet. Nevis Peak, the dormant volcano that defines the island's silhouette, sits atop geothermal reservoirs that scientists have identified as among the most significant in the Caribbean basin.

International Business Times · Mar 25

Asia seeing energy ‘drought’ on horizon from Strait of Hormuz closure, MPs hear

Equinor, which is a major energy supplier to Europe, said a number of its vessels were caught up in the disruption.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

TotalEnergies deal with US ends offshore wind projects in favour of fossil fuels

The United States and TotalEnergies have signed an agreement to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, dealing a blow to the fight against climate change.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 24

Ministers rebuff trade body’s call to boost North Sea oil and gas production

Government emphasises need to ‘get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets’ in response to Offshore Energies UK

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

The UK sleepwalked into this energy price shock

Many of the decisions predate this government but the notion that Britain was better prepared for this crisis is fanciful

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23

US to pay almost $1bn to French energy company to kill wind project plan

Trump administration announces deal with TotalEnergies to redirect investment to oil and gas

The Guardian - US · Mar 23

French company stops US offshore wind projects in $1B deal with Trump administration

The Department of Interior says a French energy company has agreed to give up two U.S. offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuel projects instead

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

The EU’s reluctance to replace petrol cars and gas boilers keep it hooked on foreign fuels, say industry groups

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23

Africa’s solar boom faces higher costs as China cuts export subsidies

China’s decision to end value-added tax rebates on solar panel exports and phase out incentives for battery storage equipment could raise solar equipment costs in Africa

The Independent UK · Mar 22