Chinese “kill switches” have been discovered hidden in American solar farms, triggering urgent warnings over national energy security and prompting calls for Ed Miliband to suspend the UK’s renewable rollout.
Following the discovery of additional cracks, EDF has been directed to inspect 200 nuclear pipe weldings.
The French nuclear safety authority, ASN, has mandated that EDF carry out inspections on approximately 200 pipe weldings throughout its 56-reactor fleet.
EDF reported a record annual loss and massive debt in wake of Ukraine war
EDF, the French state-controlled energy firm, announced a record annual loss and significant debt, caused by the consequences of the Ukraine conflict and the shutdown of various nuclear reactors.
National Grid is on standby to help households reduce their energy consumption
National Grid is available to alert households to reduce their electricity consumption in the coming days, amid a possible supply shortage.
As temperatures drop, Britain’s blackout plans are put to the test
The first snowfall of winter is here, and the mercury drops below zero this week. Britain’s energy supply faces its greatest test since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
UK more vulnerable to blackouts this winter, warns Labour
It has been claimed that delays to a government plan to deal with national emergencies have made the UK more susceptible to blackouts in winter.
UK considering big increase in energy windfall tax
Sources said that Jeremy Hunt, the British finance minister, is looking at a significant increase in a windfall income tax on oil and natural gas companies and extending it to
National Grid scheme ‘Demand Flexibility Service’ can save households £100
National Grid PLC has described how its “Demand Flexibility Service” will operate once it receives Ofgem approval. This is part of its attempt to avoid speculation blackouts.
Natural gas (LNG) prices will slump 30% in the coming months
According to Goldman Sachs, natural gas prices will fall 30% in the next months due to mild weather and an increase in supplies. This helps to alleviate fears of a
UK Government tests energy blackout emergency plans as supply fears grow
The government has developed emergency plans to deal with power blackouts lasting up to seven days in the case of a national outage. This is amid growing concerns about supply
The UK goes big to ease energy shock, EU meets on Friday
Britain will limit consumer energy bills over two years and channel billions of dollars to power companies, Liz Truss, the new leader of the country’s energy department, said Thursday. This
The UK will announce many new North Sea oil-and-gas licences
Two sources familiar with British discussions indicated that the British government will announce many new North Sea oil- and gas exploration licenses to increase domestic production.