Labour faces a race against time to meet its 2030 target of a virtually zero-carbon electricity system. Despite approving renewables at double the Conservative rate, hurdles in planning and grid connections mean the goal may be pushed to 2035. Experts warn of 'real world' risks impacting complex infrastructure delivery.
James Evans, a Reform UK MS, has been appointed chair of the Welsh climate change, environment, sustainability and rural affairs committee, raising concerns among green groups due to Reform UK's anti-net zero stance. Evans pledges impartiality, while others await to see how he leads scrutiny.
Masdar is developing a 1 GW wind farm in Kazakhstan, featuring a 300 MW battery storage system. This project, part of Masdar's global renewable energy strategy, aims to supply electricity to 300,000 households and avoid 2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) Corp. and U.S. infrastructure investor I Squared Capital will form a joint venture to develop 1.5 GW of renewable energy and battery storage in South Korea by 2035, with an estimated cost of $1.95 billion.
The Trump administration has abandoned its effort to halt wind energy projects and dropped its challenge to a court ruling that tossed President Trump's order freezing federal permitting. States and environmental groups hailed the move as a victory for the energy transition.
The UK's National Energy System Operator (Neso) has offered grid connections to over 700 clean energy projects, clearing a two-year backlog and enabling nearly 60% of schemes needed for 2030 targets. Reforms prioritize "shovel-ready" projects, boosting investor certainty and aiming to lower energy bills.
A local councillor argues that UK local governments, like Kensington and Chelsea, are not doing enough to support residents with the cost of living, particularly regarding renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
Russian Minister Alexey Chekunkov stated that large Chinese companies are showing significant interest in investing in and localizing production for large-scale renewable energy projects, measured in gigawatts, in Russia's Far East. Hydropower development, including the Kankunskaya Hydroelectric Power Station, is a particular focus.
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that China is interested in long-term and increased oil supplies from Russia, a commitment Moscow is ready to fulfill amidst global market challenges. The announcement came during a Russian delegation's visit to China.
Russia's oil supplies to China rose 10% year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. This follows a total of nearly 100 million tons supplied in 2025.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to fast-track clean energy and infrastructure projects by curbing judicial reviews. The proposals aim to designate key projects as 'critical national importance' and introduce fixed legal challenge windows to speed up delivery and bolster energy security.
Russia and China will discuss energy projects during President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to Beijing, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Energy cooperation is a cornerstone of bilateral trade, and discussions will cover current progress and new potential projects.
Russia's Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, highlights potential for joint energy projects, including oil/gas field development and hydropower, despite Western sanctions.
Artificial intelligence will be recruited to speed up assessments of housing and energy projects waiting for environmental approval, as the government races to build more homes and ward off a key frustration turning voters away from the major parties.
Lobbyist Tara Singh says stripping projects of subsidy contracts would undermine investor confidence in UKBritain could be beset by levels of economic chaos last seen under Liz Truss if a Reform UK government were to fulfil its promise to strip renewable energy projects of subsidy contracts, according to the industry’s chief lobbyist.The anti-renewables policy put forward by Nigel Farage’s populist party would severely undermine investor confidence in the energy industry and across the wider UK economy, the new chief executive of RenewableUK said. Continue reading...
WA's energy minister says the state will have the fuel it needs for this month and has "growing confidence" for June, as further details are released about 10 renewable energy projects that are set to be built across regional WA.
The Trump administration blocked two permitted offshore wind projects in California and New Jersey/New York, offering companies lease fee refunds if funds are reinvested in oil and gas. The deals include up to $120m for Golden State Wind and $1bn for a French company's project. The administration frames this as promoting energy security, while critics call it an unlawful use of taxpayer dollars to block clean energy.
The prime minister will announce $45 million to help speed housing and energy project approvals. Follow live.
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov met with Libyan Transport Minister Mohammed Al-Shahoubi to discuss Russian companies' continued interest in energy projects in Libya. The parties also addressed agricultural trade opportunities and affirmed their intent to resume the intergovernmental commission's work.
The UK government has confirmed plans to move older wind and solar farms, comprising nearly a third of Great Britain's power market, on to fixed-price contracts to protect households and businesses from gas market volatility. The voluntary shift represents the government's most radical attempt to weaken the impact of soaring wholesale gas prices on electricity costs. Under the plans, legacy generators will be offered contracts similar to those used by low-carbon projects since 2017, or face higher windfall taxes. Analysts estimate the change could save between £4bn and £10bn annually if market prices remain high.
US-Israel strikes and Tehran’s retaliation are pushing oil and gas facility damage costs toward $50 billion, Rystad Energy projects Read Full Article at RT.com
