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Great Britain’s electricity system operator can now impose rotating power cuts with eight hours’ notice to prevent blackouts, marking the first time such action can be taken without invoking emergency government powers.
Household energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as price caps rise to three-year highs, according to industry warnings, driven by global gas market pressures.
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, replacing Albert Manifold who was ousted in late May after eight months amid governance concerns, as the oil giant seeks to stabilize its leadership.
Environmental groups have joined a lawsuit challenging Los Angeles’s approval of a Scattergood Gas Plant retrofit to burn hydrogen and methane, alleging the city failed to comply with California environmental law.
Electrification of European transport can reduce dependency on imported fuels and enhance energy security, while meeting renewable energy targets requires ambitious EV policies rather than higher renewable percentages alone.
Hydrogen’s persistent viability despite weak economics reflects organizational interests of gas companies and automakers seeking to preserve existing assets, skills and infrastructure rather than technical ignorance or cognitive bias alone.
