Nord Stream 2

Cap to be lifted on Nord Stream pipeline?

28th October 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

A cap on Gazprom’s use of the Nord Stream pipeline could be lifted by the European Commission, allowing the Russian firm to bypass its current route though Ukraine and double its output to Europe.


Fessenheim nuclear power plant

EDF to halt production at five nuclear reactors

19th October 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

European power prices displayed strong gains yesterday afternoon as nuclear reactors in France were taken offline due to safety concerns.


electricity pylons

UK set for diesel generation boom?

18th October 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

The UK’s diesel power sector could be set undergo a major expansion after 246 new projects qualified for subsidies via the government’s Capacity Market scheme. If approved, the combined capacity of the projects could potentially exceed that of the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant.


OPEC oil rig

Market Update - OPEC Ministers announce production cut

29th September 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

OPEC members have agreed to a preliminary deal to cut output for the first time in eight years which has resulted in increased oil prices.


Market Update - Potential Penalty Charges during the Winter Period

Market Update - Potential Penalty Charges during the Winter Period

23rd September 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

Businesses which exceed their daily capacity could incur commercial penalty charges during the winter period.