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Energy policy

US President Donald Trump at desk surrounded by group of people

9/7/2025 News

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ blows big hole in US emissions target

President Donald Trump’s attack on US climate policy continued in earnest with his signature into law of the so called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on 4 July 2025. Among hundreds of tax and spending provisions, the Bill is to phase-out a significant tranche of clean energy tax credits.

Gas

Aerial shot of LNG ship docked at terminal in Greece

16/11/2022 News

Possible 30bn cm European gas supply-demand gap predicted

Europe could face a gap of as much as 30bn cm of natural gas in 2023, during the key summer period for refilling its gas storage sites, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said in new analysis.

Energy policy

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak filling up a car with petrol

30/3/2022 News

UK Chancellor cuts fuel duty and offers energy efficiency support

In his Spring Statement, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a temporary 5 pence/litre (p/l) cut to fuel duty on petrol and diesel for the next 12 months, with a proportional cut for red diesel.

Emissions mitigation

European Commission flags flying outside building

14/2/2024 News

European Commission targets tighter emissions reductions target

The European Commission (EC) has recommended a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, relative to 1990 levels, by 2040, as part of a European Union (EU) drive to become the world’s first carbon-neutral continent.

Coal

View of power plant with large clouds of smoke coming from chimneys

26/11/2025 News

Europe’s coal retreat progresses as EC clears state aid funding for coal phase-out in Germany

The European Commission (EC) has approved state aid to accelerate the phase-out of lignite-powered coal plants in Germany. Meanwhile, recent Eurostat data shows coal consumption and production at their lowest recorded levels, and Ireland has closed its final coal-fired power station.

Nuclear

The RPV being installed

11/12/2024 News

EDF and Centrica throw in six more years of nuclear power with UK AGR life extensions

The lifetimes of the UK’s four operational advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) nuclear power stations are to be extended in support of the UK government’s clean power by 2030 plans. Meanwhile, Britain’s first new nuclear reactor for more than 30 years has been installed at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.

Nuclear

Silhouette of Dungeness nuclear power station against sunset with electricity pylon in foreground

3/8/2022 News

Global nuclear generation rose 4% in 2021; UK closes Hinkley Point B

Global nuclear generation increased by 100 TWh to reach 2,653 TWh in 2021, rising by 4%, to meet 10% of the world’s electricity demand, according to the latest world nuclear performance report from the World Nuclear Association. This is the third highest ever total for global generation from nuclear, just short of the 2,657 TWh output of 2019 and 2,660 TWh in 2006, and re-establishes the upward trend in nuclear generation seen since 2012, following a decline in 2020.

Energy security

Head and shoulders photo of sitting in a chair on stage, right hand raised while talking over a point with conference delegates

25/3/2026 Comment / Melissa Stark

Coping with the era of instability

There is no need to start a costly war with the UK when repeated gas price shocks will bring us to our knees just as effectively, write the authors of a recently-released paper from RenewableUK. The paper sums up the risk of having an energy (and national) security strategy anchored on sourcing natural gas from the global markets during times of crises, writes Melissa Stark FEI, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Energy and Security.

Finance and investment

Head and shoulders photo of Zula Luvsandorj set against blurred background of green foliage

21/1/2026 Comment / Zula Luvsandorj

How governments in emerging markets can unlock development potential

Financing projects for emerging markets, often located in developing countries, requires a careful approach as private capital only takes root in prepared ground. Zula Luvsandorj, currently Energy Transition and Investments Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, explains.

Energy policy

EU flags flying against a bright blue sky

19/7/2023 News

EU may withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty

The European Commission (EC) has proposed that the European Union (EU), its member states and Euratom (the European Atomic Energy Community) withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty. It has also proposed measures to make freight transport more efficient and more sustainable.

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