Uniper strikes deal to keep Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station running to help country through winter fuel crisis Uniper willing to help the country in what it said was an 'unprecedented situation' Birmingham Post · Sep 23, 2022
Nottinghamshire's only coal-fired power station to keep burning amid Ukraine war The Government says that "back-up" supply is needed Nottingham Post · Sep 23, 2022
Cost of living crisis: what are the rest of the G7 doing? From generous one-off benefit payments to caps on rent increases, state intervention is taking shape across the G7 The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022
US Federal Reserve fights inflation with third 0.75% rate hike The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.75 percent for the third time in a row, bringing America's borrowing costs to the highest level since 2008. Like other central banks, the Fed hopes to tame inflation, which is hovering near 40-year highs. Also in the show: the German… France 24 · Sep 21, 2022
Germany to nationalise embattled gas giant Uniper as energy crisis looms The German government has agreed to nationalise the embattled gas giant Uniper, which ran into financial problems after the curtailment of Russian supplies. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
Germany takes over Uniper, raising rescue bill to $29 billion Germany on Wednesday agreed to nationalise Uniper, raising the bill to rescue the gas importer to 29 billion euros ($28.7 billion) amid an escalating energy crisis that shows just how much Europe's top economy has relied on Russian fuel. Reuters · Sep 21, 2022
Top Financial Media Stories Wednesday, September 21: Amazon's Roomba Maker Acquisition Attracts Regulatory Attention, Binance And FTX Bid For Voyager Digital's Assets, Germany Nationalizes Gas Giant Uniper To Avert Energy Crisis And More.. Wall Street Journal Benzinga · Sep 21, 2022
Power generator Uniper nationalised by German government as stabilisation measure over energy crisis Gas-focused business with major UK assets has been hit by hikes and impact of Russia's Ukrainian invasion - no plans to sell off Birmingham Post · Sep 21, 2022
Germany nationalises biggest gas importer to avert supply crisis Deal includes €8bn cash injection for Uniper, which had been controlled by Finnish energy group Fortum The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022
Germany nationalizes country's biggest gas importer Uniper The German government has agreed to nationalize the country’s biggest gas importing company, Uniper, expanding state intervention in the industry to prevent an energy shortgage resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
Germany to nationalize gas giant Uniper in historic bailout The German government is planning to inject about 8 billion euros ($8 billion) into Uniper SE as part of a historic agreement to nationalize the gas giant and stave off a collapse of the country’s energy sector. The Times of India · Sep 20, 2022
Germany working on nationalisation of three major gas companies in historic bid GERMANY is reportedly in advanced talks to nationalise three large gas importers in a bid to prevent the collapse of its energy market. The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2022
Gas importer Uniper in nationalisation talks with German government Terms under discussion include increasing state’s holding to 50% as pressure on supplies continues The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022
German government could raise stake in gas supplier Uniper German energy supplier Uniper says it is exploring the possibility of the government acquiring a majority holding in the company as its losses mount The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
Reuters · Sep 14, 2022 EU seeks $140 billion to insulate consumers from energy crisis The European Union's executive outlined plans on Wednesday to raise more than $140 billion from energy firms to help shield households and businesses from soaring prices that threaten economic recession and insolvencies.
ABC News · Sep 13, 2022 Woodside's multi-billion-dollar Scarborough gas expansion off northern WA sparks global protests The energy giant's plans have sparked protests in Germany, but the debate on the streets of Karratha is more complex.
Nottingham Post · Aug 31, 2022 Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station unit may stay open for 'back-up electricity' this winter It was due to be decommissioned in September
Nottingham Post · Aug 31, 2022 Success for Notts music festival that was declared a scam after power station confusion Just over 450 people attended the event
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022 Coal power plant closure ‘postponed to ward off winter blackouts’ The National Grid has already made deals with Drax and EDF to keep open two units each from October to the end of March
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022 Closure of coal power station set to be delayed to prevent UK blackouts Under deal, German owner of Nottinghamshire station would be paid a fee to pause decommissioning
Nottingham Post · Aug 19, 2022 Nottinghamshire music festival going ahead after location mix-up Organisers say the event is "totally above board"
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022 Power station owner Uniper posts £10bn loss as gas shortages bite German energy firm, which operates many UK power stations, has been bailed out by federal government
Nottingham Post · Aug 6, 2022 Ratcliffe-on-Soar residents on 'end of an era' as power station cooling towers set to be blown down There are also serious concerns for the impact on the environment
Nottingham Post · Jul 31, 2022 Massive Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station redevelopment could create thousands of jobs in Nottinghamshire The station will close in 2024 after more than 50 years operational
Reuters · Jul 27, 2022 Russia cuts gas flows further as Europe urges energy saving Russia delivered less gas to Europe on Wednesday in a further escalation of an energy stand-off between Moscow and the European Union that will make it harder, and costlier, for the bloc to fill up storage ahead of the winter heating season.