by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Energy
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, though the firm says there is currently no staff demand for unionization and denies being anti-union.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Energy
The Trump administration is pursuing nuclear plant restarts as part of efforts to expand U.S. nuclear capacity, though reactivating decades-old reactors presents significant technical and financial challenges.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Energy
Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition faces critical challenges from aging power grids that lack capacity to support renewable energy expansion, threatening regional energy security and deterring billions in clean power investments.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Energy
U.S. oil and liquefied natural gas production has helped offset global supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz closures, though domestic inventories have fallen to concerning levels.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Energy
Europe faces potential energy crisis from peak oil decline rather than geopolitical conflict, as the continent remains heavily dependent on foreign crude imports despite recent diversification efforts.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Energy
Great Britain’s electricity network rewiring costs have risen 50% to nearly £90bn in the 2030s, according to the government-owned energy system operator, reflecting accelerated clean energy targets and rising inflation.