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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

UK warned it will rely on US gas as calls grow to boost North Sea output

Britain may rely on US gas imports for 60% of its supply by 2035, prompting calls for increased North Sea production.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Kemi Badenoch launches Get Britain Drilling' campaign amid global oil price surge

Kemi Badenoch is launching a campaign to increase UK oil and gas production to address rising energy costs amid global tensions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Government urged to drill in the North Sea to boost oil and gas production - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

OEUK highlighted that natural gas extracted from the North Sea has a significantly lower emissions footprint compared to imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), which often involves more environmentally taxing transportation and processing methods.
Environment
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

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

The UK government dismisses warnings about increasing reliance on energy imports amid global instability and calls for more domestic oil and gas production.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Miliband unveils plans to speed up nuclear power generation for UK

The UK government is cutting nuclear regulations and bureaucracy to accelerate power station development while claiming environmental protections remain intact.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Miliband says climate impact of data centres is uncertain

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband acknowledges the impact of rapidly expanding data centres on UK net zero carbon targets is uncertain, prompting MPs to launch an inquiry into their environmental effects.
UK politics
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Britain plots atomic reboot as datacenter demand surges

The UK seeks a radical reset of nuclear regulation to cut red tape, lower costs, and fast-track atomic projects for AI energy needs and electrification.
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UK news
fromBusiness Matters
10 months ago

rsted shelves major UK offshore windfarm project in blow to green energy goals

Ørsted has canceled the Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm due to skyrocketing costs and financial risks, complicating UK's green energy goals.
UK news
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Britains's AI gold rush hits a wall: not enough electricity

Britain must rapidly expand renewable energy capacity to meet datacenter demand while avoiding blackouts and higher consumer bills.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

UK emissions would rise under Tory energy plan, Coutinho says

Repealing the Climate Change Act would raise the UK's domestic carbon emissions while Conservatives prioritize lower energy bills and expanded North Sea oil and gas.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Badenoch slams Labour for treating oil and gas sector as a relic of the past'

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US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Get ready for fracking, Reform UK tells energy firms

Fracking has been going on in the British oil and gas sector for decades and largely flew under the political radar until about 2010, when shale gas extraction started taking off in the United States. At the time, Charles Hendry was the energy minister and at first, he was cautiously optimistic about the prospects for a US-style shale gas boom. But the abortive fracking efforts of the last decade or so have turned the former Tory MP into a sceptic.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

British Gas owner buys 1.5bn gas terminal in big bet on fossil fuel reliance

Centrica's acquisition of the Isle of Grain terminal demonstrates a significant move towards investing in gas infrastructure amid a decline in domestic production.
UK news
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

Norway restarts North Sea drilling licences as UK faces calls to lift ban

Norway has reopened oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, aiming to strengthen its role as a supplier to Europe.
fromHomebuilding
7 months ago

Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales

The number of people applying for heat pump grants through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has increased by 54% in the first half of 2025 compared to last year.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?

Chris Baraniuk highlighted the urgent need to decarbonize energy systems, emphasizing the role of electric heat pumps as alternatives to gas and oil for domestic heating.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Rolls-Royce named winning bidder for UK small nuclear reactors

Rolls-Royce's SMRs will be factory-built for efficiency, contrasting with traditional nuclear plants, aimed at making construction cheaper and more reliable.
UK news
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