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Finance and investment

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11/1/2023 News

UK government announces new £102mn funding for nuclear and hydrogen technologies

The UK government has further backed the future of nuclear power by investing £77mn to support nuclear fuel production and next generation advanced nuclear reactors in the UK. It has also unveiled a further £25mn of funding for innovative technologies that could generate hydrogen from biomass and waste and is seeking views on proposals to make domestic gas boilers hydrogen-ready from 2026. However, a Commons Committee warns that hydrogen is not a panacea to meeting net zero.

Business management

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2/6/2026 Comment / David Hesketh

The commission paradox: why energy consultancies struggle to monetise decarbonisation

Many energy consultancies are built around procurement commissions and recurring energy spend. But as clients pursue efficiency and decarbonisation, those commercial models are coming under increasing pressure. The firms that thrive will be those that find new operating models that monetise energy reduction rather than energy consumption, writes David Hesketh, Managing Director of Optimised Energy.

Oil and gas

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8/10/2025 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Phil Kirk FEI: 1966–2025

The UK energy industry is mourning the untimely death of popular oil and gas executive Phil Kirk FEI, who died of cancer aged 59 in August. Kirk, founder of the corporate antecedent of Harbour Energy, was known for his personal charm, common touch and an unconventional approach that brought him great success during the upheaval caused by the US shale gas revolution in the 2000s and 2010s.

Energy policy

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5/4/2023 News

Mixed response to new UK government energy strategy

The UK government’s long-awaited Energy Security Day announcements on 30 March 2023 got a very mixed response, writes Brian Davis.

Electric vehicles

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30/3/2022 News

UK government targeting 10-fold increase in EV chargers by 2030

The UK government is planning a 10-fold increase in the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers to 300,000 by 2030 under its new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy (EVIS).

Finance and investment

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15/9/2026 Feature / Keith Nuthall,Liz Newmark,Andreia Nogueira

Concerns grow over increased Chinese investment in European and UK energy sectors

Concerns are increasing over the scale of Chinese investment into continental European and UK energy infrastructure and installations, as new data is released that underlines the potential influence posed on their operations. That includes influence by Chinese government-run companies, in what – needless to say – remains a one-party state, write Andreia Nogueira, Liz Newmark and Keith Nuthall.

Energy policy

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3/12/2025 Feature / Charlie Bush

Why the IEA is boosting focus on Southeast Asia’s energy transition

The International Energy Agency (IEA) opened its first regional office outside Paris at the end of 2024. Its choice of Singapore for the new Regional Cooperation Centre reflects both the city-state’s status as a financial and energy hub and Southeast Asia’s rising strategic importance. Charlie Bush reports.

Nuclear

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24/9/2025 News

New UK-US alliance to accelerate build-out of new nuclear power stations

The UK and US have signed a partnership agreement to speed up deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors (AMRs) in the two countries. The deal has been accompanied by new commercial deals that are expected to boost job opportunities in the UK’s nuclear sector. Meanwhile, looking globally, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revised up its projections for the expansion of nuclear power, as worldwide momentum continues to build behind this low-carbon source of energy.

Finance and investment

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8/11/2023 Feature / Jennifer Johnson

Storm brews again at COP28 over climate funding

Diplomatic tensions are high ahead of the COP28 climate conference, particularly when it comes to the question of who will pay for mitigation and adaptation. Jennifer Johnson, financial journalist, reports.

Energy efficiency / management

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23/3/2022 Comment / Jonathan Parr

The cleanest energy is the energy never used

Energy efficiency is as important to our sustainable future as wind farms and solar panels, making it a huge investment opportunity, writes Jonathan Parr, Head of Energy, Triple Point.

New Energy World™

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UK government announces new £102mn funding for nuclear and hydrogen technologies

The commission paradox: why energy consultancies struggle to monetise decarbonisation

Phil Kirk FEI: 1966–2025

Mixed response to new UK government energy strategy

UK government targeting 10-fold increase in EV chargers by 2030

Concerns grow over increased Chinese investment in European and UK energy sectors

Why the IEA is boosting focus on Southeast Asia’s energy transition

New UK-US alliance to accelerate build-out of new nuclear power stations

Storm brews again at COP28 over climate funding

The cleanest energy is the energy never used