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Fast track policy 'should apply to all energy projects'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

All energy projects should benefit from the government's fast track planning proposals, rather than...

Copenhagen green energy agreement is vital, says IEA

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The International Energy Agency says it is crucial that world leaders reach an agreement at next...

Miliband outlines UK energy system plans

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Energy secretary Ed Miliband has laid out his plans for a new, low-carbon energy system in the UK.

Exxon/Shell partnership wins West Qurna 1

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A $50 billion (£30.2 billion) deal to develop one of Iraq's most sought-after oil fields has...

Biofuels for planes 'needs more consideration'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

While willing to talk about the technical possibility of it, airlines are doing little to move...

Price strength worry over output levels

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Speculators who were pushing the price of oil further towards the $100 per barrel level may be...

IEA predicts natural gas surplus

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Global supplies of natural gas are likely to rise faster than the rate of demand, the International...

More renewable energy 'would give UK competitive edge'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In order to remain competitive, UK government and industry must initiate a change to environmental...

Energy trading group proposes new standards

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The European Federation of Energy Traders has recommended the introduction of new rules governing...

Siemens 'will help Europe realise renewable energy vision'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Siemens is to play a key energy infrastructure role in plans to bring solar power to Europe, a...

Europe to take solar energy from Sahara

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A new consortium of European businesses has launched a project that will harness the power of the...

Cheshire looks to tackle climate change

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Cheshire and Warrington are looking to implement a greater usage of green energy technologies in...

Centrica urges government to continue green energy subsidies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Energy executives will not be able to maintain the current level of investment in green technology...

Wind power 'could meet half of UK's electricity demands'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The UK's wind energy industry has the potential to deliver up to half of the country's energy...

Nuclear 'will remain a vital energy source in the UK'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The UK will still need to rely on nuclear power to satisfy its energy needs in the future, despite...

VAT cut 'would boost Scottish construction industry'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The government could help boost the Scottish construction industry and save thousands of jobs by...

Solar industry executives confident of return to growth

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The solar industry's top executives remain confident of a return to growth in 2010, despite several...

Miliband: New nuclear could power 26m homes

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Energy secretary Ed Miliband says new nuclear energy could be sufficient to power every home in the...

Construction industry investment 'benefits wider economy'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Continued capital investment in the construction industry will help contribute to wider economic...

Energy infrastructure investment 'vital to UK success'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Investment in transport and energy infrastructure must be maintained during the recession if the UK...

Energy bosses fear delay to major projects

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Energy industry executives fear the potential transition to a Conservative government next year...

Nuclear 'needs to be part of UK energy mix'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

EDF Energy boss Vincent de Rivaz says new nuclear power will play a central role in fighting...

New planning system for major energy projects 'is encouraging'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Confederation of British Industry is encouraged by the early work of the new Infrastructure...

BP strikes Jordan exploration deal

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

BP has signed an agreement with the government of Jordan to invest up to $237 million (£145.4...

MP calls for greater equality in banking industry

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Labour MP Harriet Harman has called for more women to be recruited to the boards of financial...