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Watchdog slams energy firms' 'unacceptable' response to Storm Arwen

SCOTS left without power for days following Storm Arwen were provided an “unacceptable service” by electricity networks, industry watchdog Ofgem…

The National (Scotland)

Iraq Approves $17 Bn to Pay Iran Gas Debt, Buy Grain

Iraq passed Wednesday an emergency finance bill to pay debts to Iran to ensure gas supplies and forestall worsening power cuts, as well as to buy grain for "food security,” AFP reported. Parliament, which has still not adopted its budget for 2022, approved the law relating to "food security and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Storm Arwen response by energy firms 'unacceptable' after thousands left without power

Three network operators - Northern Powergrid, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks and Electricity North West - have agreed to pay out an additional £10.3 million in "redress payments".

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Power restored in crisis-hit Sri Lanka, UN unveils $47m aid plan

Striking power sector workers returned to work in Sri Lanka on Thursday after the president promised to listen to their concerns, ending widespread blackouts and bringing some respite to an economy hit by its biggest crisis in decades.

Reuters

Major offshore wind development hits first 'important' milestone

NEART na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm has achieved a major milestone as the first of its two offshore electricity substations was installed.

The National (Scotland)

3 key measures in the suite of new reforms to deal with Australia's energy crisis

With electricity prices surging to previously unimaginable levels, state and federal energy ministers met yesterday to consider how to respond to Australia’s energy crisis.

The Conversation

Lebanese caretaker energy minister says 'politics' behind delay of U.S.-backed electricity plan

Lebanon's caretaker energy minister said on Wednesday "politics" was behind the delay of a U.S.-backed deal to supply his country with electricity from Jordan via Syrian territory to ease crippling power shortages.

Reuters

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Major ACT renewables project set to change hands

Mugga Lane Solar Park likely to change hands following creditors vote

The Canberra Times

Tasmania's link to Australia's National Electricity Market explained

In 2016, Tasmania was on the brink of being powerless when its undersea electricity cable broke and its dams were nearly empty. But these days it can produce more than enough power locally to supply homes and businesses. So, should the island unplug from the rest of Australia?

ABC News

Self-charging battery generates electricity from moisture in the air

New "self-charging batteries" can harvest enough energy from moisture to power small electronic devices. They sound too good to be true — so, how do they work?

ABC News

Ukraine eyes billions in euros from Europe electricity exports

Ukraine hopes to make 1.5 billion euros from electricity exports to the European Union by the end of the year and earn to more in the future after obtaining the right to export its energy there, a Ukrainian energy ministry adviser said on Wednesday.

Reuters

National Grid CEO’s £1.1m pay rise criticised as UK energy bills soar

John Pettigrew lands £6.5m payday, far outstripping the average FTSE 100 remuneration

The Guardian - UK

Lebanese Caretaker Energy Minister Says ‘Politics’ behind Delay of US-Backed Electricity Plan

Lebanon's caretaker energy minister said on Wednesday "politics" was behind the delay of a US-backed deal to supply his country with electricity from Jordan via Syrian territory to ease crippling power shortages. Walid Fayyad told Reuters that the World Bank, which had pledged to finance the project, was "tying it…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Argan Bags Engineering & Construction Contracts In Ireland

Argan, Inc. (NYSE:AGX) has entered into engineering and construction services contracts with the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) to construct three 65 MW aero-derivative gas turbine flexible generation power plants in and around Dublin, Ireland. Financial terms were not disclosed. Two of the power plants, Poolbeg and Ringsend FlexGen Power Plants, will be located…

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Germany to keep more coal plants on hand in case of gas cuts

Germany wants to temporarily keep additional coal-fired power plants on stand-by for almost two years to stave off a possible electricity shortage in case natural gas supplies are suddenly reduced by Russia

Daily Record

New £400 energy bill discount guide updated to help 28m people understand October grant

The way you receive the UK Government support will depend on how you pay for your energy.

Insider UK

Offshore electricity substation installed in ‘milestone’ for new wind farm

It can now be connected to the National Grid ahead of 54 turbines being installed in 2023

Salon

Utilities against climate regulation

The federal government consider a rule that would make utility companies to recover trade association dues harder

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The Guardian - AU

Bowen says ‘no silver bullet’ to lower prices as energy market operator given power to buy and store gas

Increasing spare electricity capacity and the development of a transition plan to reduce emissions among decisions at ‘very collegiate’ energy ministers meeting

ABC News

Eastern states' energy ministers urged to look to WA for solutions to energy crisis

Far removed from the turmoil unfolding in the eastern states, Western Australia is enjoying some of the cheapest and most stable energy prices in the developed world.

AAP

Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.

Reuters

Brazil election frontrunner Lula eyes Eletrobras privatization rollback, aides say

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the leftist frontrunner ahead of an October election, is looking at ways to reverse President Jair Bolsonaro's planned privatization of state-run electricity company Eletrobras, his advisers say.

ABC News

Energy ministers are meeting to discuss rising prices. But they're not likely to fix energy affordability in the short term

The Commonwealth, state and territory energy ministers are meeting today for the first time since Labor's federal election victory last month. But here's why short-term relief from rising gas and electricity prices is unlikely.

The Guardian - AU

Clover Moore urges Sydney renters to take up green energy to meet net zero target

Lord mayor says residents should make green choices but tenant’s union says onus should be on owners and government

The Guardian - AU

If Australia taxed windfall gas profits we could invest billions in renewables and get off fossil fuels for good

The sooner we shift away from ageing coal and expensive gas, the quicker electricity prices and emissions will fall

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