British Gas rakes in almost £1bn as Centrica unveils near ten-fold earnings increase July 27, 2023 British Gas has posted record profits, fuelled by Ofgem's lucrative allowances in the energy price cap, totalling nearly a billion pounds.
Shell Q2 profits slide (to just the $5.1bn) as firm announces share buyback scheme July 27, 2023 Shell has announced a hefty new share buyback programme and raised its quarterly dividends, despite a downturn in profits.
Energy sector shows early support for Ofgem’s new financing rules July 27, 2023 The energy industry has shown initial signs of supporting Ofgem's announced capital adequacy reforms, following the collapse of 30 suppliers.
Ofgem moves to shore up energy sector risk consolidating big firms’ market power July 26, 2023 Suppliers are facing tightening financial rules from regulator Ofgem, which is desperate to avoid a repeat of the domestic energy crisis.
Hunt tells banks and energy firms to use profits to support customers and avoid a ‘fiscal intervention’ July 26, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has urged big banking and energy firms to use their profits to help customers with the cost of living crisis, and avoid intervention from the Government. In an article calling on corporations to support the public through Britain’s ongoing economic woes, he appealed to firms to be more responsible, pitching a “social [...]
Uniper upgrades outlook and considers state aid repayments after bailout July 26, 2023 Bailed-out Uniper expects billions of euros in profits in 2023 as a result of more favourable than expected gas price developments.
Rio Tinto profits sink as iron ore prices ease and China’s economy stutters July 26, 2023 Rio Tinto has reported its lowest first-half year profits since the pandemic, with earnings tumbling amid easing iron ore prices.
Equinor unveils steep drop in profits as fossil fuel prices fall July 26, 2023 Equinor's profits have tumbled in line with falling oil and gas prices, signalling an expected industry-wide decline in earnings.
Ofgem toughens finance requirements for suppliers in latest market clampdown July 26, 2023 Ofgem has announced toughened capital requirements for suppliers, as it looks to ensure firms are resilient to future market shocks.
Floating offshore wind ripe for subsidies, Octopus’ renewable boss argues July 26, 2023 The government should target subsidies at emerging technologies where the UK can be a world leader, such as floating offshore wind.