Gas Price Gaps, Energy Investment & Battery Competition
US-Europe gas price gaps, energy investment, Denmark’s EV boom, Germany’s refinery crisis and China’s battery advantage reveal the challenges shaping global energy markets.
UK Approves Jackdaw Gas Field, Splitting Opinion on Security and Climate
The UK government has approved the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, with production due to start by the end of the month, as ministers back energy security and critics warn of climate and bill impacts.
Volatile Energy Prices, Record EV Growth & AI Power Challenges
Rising electricity prices, record EV sales, America’s AI power gap, China’s energy storage breakthrough and growing bioenergy demand reveal how energy systems are evolving worldwide.
Energy and Industry Groups Urge EU to Keep Carbon Market Predictable
More than 20 energy, industry and investor groups have urged EU leaders to protect the ETS’s long-term investment signal, as governments debate how far to change the carbon market.
What a Closer UK-EU Relationship Could Mean for Energy
Energy is one of the areas Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to cover in UK-EU talks next month, as carbon markets and the EU’s Made in Europe plans raise questions for UK industry.
Solar Growth, AI Investment & Battery Innovation
Germany’s solar boom, battery supply chain risks, Taiwan’s nuclear rethink, Big Tech’s AI financing and swappable electric tractor batteries reveal how energy and technology are evolving.
Trump Announces Deal for Russia to Supply Millions of Tons of Diesel
Trump has announced a deal for Russia to supply millions of tons of diesel to US and global markets, as Hormuz disruption and damaged Russian refineries push prices to record highs.
Gas Approvals, Offshore Solar & Record UK EV Sales
New gas power approvals, Spain’s offshore solar trial, Italy’s rising electricity prices, Australian grid concerns and record UK electric car sales highlight a rapidly changing energy system.
G7 Agrees Coordinated Diesel Release as Prices Hit Record Highs
G7 leaders have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel reserves within four months, as UK diesel prices hit a record £2 a litre amid US pressure over export restrictions.
Great British Grid: A New Push to Fix Britain's Connections Queue
Britain's clean power ambitions have long been stuck behind a connections queue. Great British Grid aims to change that, backing network infrastructure with public investment and reform.
Pressured Oil Markets, AI Investment & EV Growth
Record oil stock draws, massive AI investment, rapid EV growth, rising EV savings and global diesel trade reveal how quickly energy markets are changing across the world.
EU Proposes Energy Rating System as Data Centre Demand Set to Triple
The EU has proposed an A-to-G energy rating scheme for data centres as it aims to triple capacity, with electricity demand from the sector set to exceed 3% of total EU demand by 2030.
Oil Markets, Grid Bottlenecks & Advanced Thermal Batteries
ExxonMobil’s climate outlook, rising oil transport costs, grid bottlenecks, thermal battery projects and changing US oil imports reveal key energy trends shaping the future of global energy systems.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Surges in the EU, Beating 2025 Target
Sustainable aviation fuel supply in the EU rose six-fold in 2025, beating the ReFuelEU target and reaching 121 airports as production capacity expands across 18 member states.
EU Renewables Hit 54% in Q2 2026, as Brussels Backs New Cross-Border Projects
Renewables supplied 54% of EU electricity in Q2 2026, led by Latvia and Denmark, as Brussels approved €125.8 million for three cross-border heating and wind grid projects.
EV Growth, Renewable Expansion & Geothermal Innovation
China’s record breaking EV boom, rapid renewable growth, US solar expansion, Tesla’s electric Semi and new geothermal technology highlight the latest energy developments.
Big Tech Bets on Gas as SMR Nuclear Timelines Slip
Amazon, Meta, Oracle and xAI are building off-grid gas plants to power AI data centers within years, while billions committed to SMR nuclear deals remain a longer-term bet for the 2030s and beyond.
Crude and Diesel Prices Climb Amid Gulf Disruption
The IEA's September 2026 report shows Brent crude above $105 a barrel and US diesel past $200, as Gulf disruption and the US-Iran standoff squeeze supply and push refining margins to record highs.
AI Could Transform the UK’s Changing Electricity Grid
As wind and solar reshape Britain’s electricity grid, AI could become an important tool for managing growing complexity, reliability and supporting the UK’s transition to clean power.
Fossil Fuel Dependence, AI Power & Clean Energy Growth
Fossil fuel dependence, AI data centre opposition, electric trucks, Europe’s battery boom and America’s oil exports highlight the latest energy and technology developments.