Latest Energy News

The government has announced a total ban on fracking after admitting that the risk of earthquakes cannot be accurately measured.

Erecting wind turbines at the world’s best offshore sites would provide enough energy to power the world, according to a new study by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Procurement body Fusion 21 has announced plans for a £250M public sector energy efficiency framework.

A "game-changing" £40M tidal power project in the English Channel led by an Anglo-French team has been given the go-ahead.

Atkins, Wood and Frazer-Nash Consultancy have won places on Hinkley Point C’s Technical Support Alliance.

UK gas distributor Cadent Gas has opened up its £740M pipeline to contractors as part of the renewal of its four regional networks.

The Eden Project has announced plans to drill a pioneering £16.8M geothermal project to provide heat and power to the Cornish visitor attraction.

EDF has announced that a new nuclear reactor in France is now expected to cost four times the original estimate after works rose by a further €1.5bn (£1.35bn).

EDF Energy has ruled out taking an interest in the new Wylfa nuclear site in Wales despite claiming it is the 'best site in the UK' for nuclear power.

The government has overturned the Planning Inspectorate's recommendations to give the green light for Drax power station to modify two coal-fired generators to become gas powered plants.