Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm states there is currently no staff demand for unionization.
US Lobby’s $1.1 Trillion Freight Rail Electrification Study Intentionally Asked The Wrong Question
A $1.1 trillion freight rail electrification study commissioned by the Association of American Railroads examined catenary deployment across the Class I network, though critics argue it framed the wrong analytical question about feasibility.
Oil Majors Seek Bigger Bargaining Power in Labor Disputes
Major U.S. oil companies are intensifying labor negotiations by using lockouts and replacement workers to pressure unions into accepting contract proposals with reduced benefits compared to industry standards.
Most Critical Minerals Aren’t Going to the Energy Transition
Analysis shows renewable energy and electric vehicles accounted for only 26% of demand for critical minerals in 2024, with the remainder driven by construction, defense, and conventional industries.
Russia Is Redrawing Its Energy Map Through the Arctic
Russia is accelerating Arctic shipping routes to redirect energy exports to Asia, particularly LNG and crude oil, as Europe implements sanctions and chokepoints threaten traditional trade corridors.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Great Britain faces potential gas shortages in the 2030s unless the government takes significant action to support aging infrastructure and guard against supply disruptions, according to an official assessment.