Ofwat boss fails to rule out more supplier struggles after Thames Water woes July 5, 2023 Water suppliers will not be allowed to rack up debts and underinvest again following Thames Water’s financial troubles, Ofwat vowed yesterday.
Cornwall Insight: Don’t expect energy bills to ease this winter July 4, 2023 Energy bills will remain near double pre-crisis levels, suggests Cornwall Insight in its latest price cap forecasts.
Barclays, Shell and BP feel the heat as activist investors launch record green campaigns July 4, 2023 Shell, BP and Barclays have felt the wrath of activist investors this year as corporate pressure campaigns are launched in record numbers across Europe, new research shows. The number of activist campaigns in Europe has climbed each month this year to a total of 25 campaigns by May, fuelled by a spike in environmental campaigns [...]
Renewables warning: ‘Race to the bottom’ on production prices risks destabilising entire wind industry July 4, 2023 The energy sector has urged the government not to pressure renewable producers into generating power at lower prices.
Oil prices struggle to rebound despite latest cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia July 4, 2023 Fresh supply cuts from top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia has failed to drive up prices for oil in this morning's trading.
Gold prices robust as more Fed interest rate hikes loom July 4, 2023 Gold prices are showing signs of resilience in this week's trading, following a two week decline that saw $30 knocked off its value.
Shell urged to set up Ukraine fund after Russian ‘blood money’ trading July 4, 2023 Shell is facing calls to set up a repair fund for war-torn Ukraine after continuing to trade in Russian LNG following the country's invasion.
Ofgem clamps down on firms handing out dividends without secure finances July 4, 2023 Ofgem will step in against suppliers that hand out dividends to shareholders before recapitalising, warned the watchdog's boss.
So Energy back on its feet – but trust must be won back, says boss July 3, 2023 The energy industry needs to win back the trust of customers following, argues the boss of a leading challenger firm.
Who’s next? Industry debt mountain threatens more than Thames Water July 3, 2023 Thames Water's troubles raise significant questions - such as who could be next and what happens now in the water industry.