Small scale solar energy subsidies set to end

Subsidies for many new solar farms are to end under plans being published by the government. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is consulting on plans that would see subsidies for some new solar farms close by 2016.

Iran nuclear deal: These industries could get a boost

As diplomats try to sell an agreement on Iran's nuclear program to power brokers in their respective countries, one of the potential stumbling blocks will be the pace at which Western powers roll back sanctions on the marginalized nation.

Falling oil price puts BP’s profits at risk of 20% drop, say analysts

The dramatic effect of falling oil prices on profits in the energy sector will be underlined this week as BP unveils third quarter earnings that could be as much as 20% lower than the same period last year.

'Water efficiency should be our goal', says head of World Water Week

World Water Week kicks off in Stockholm on 1 September. As executive director, can you tell us what the conference is about?

British foreign secretary calls for renewed focus on energy security

March. 24 (UPI) -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague said it was time for European leaders to get serious about energy diversity in response to the crisis over Ukraine.

Hinkley Point C nuclear subsidy plan queried by European commission

The European commission has started an investigation into UK plans to subsidise the construction and operation of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset, in a challenge to the government's plans to overhaul Britain's creaking energy infrastructure.

Energy firms expected to increase prices by 8%

Record average fuel bills of £1,500 a year were predicted for 2014 on Friday as British Gas and other big six power companies prepared to announced big price increases of around 8%.

Middle East must switch to natural gas to meet surging electricity demand: Study

DUBAI: If the current practice of generating electricity by inefficient oil-based power plants continue, the Middle East will soon run short of crude oil, according to a new study.

UK has until July to implement tougher energy market rules

The government has so far failed to introduce measures from Brussels to crack down on oil and gas market abuse more than 18 months after it was told to and despite a flurry of price-fixing claims.

Spain to pass key energy reform in two phases

MADRID: Spain will pass a much awaited reform of the energy sector in two phases, first a new tax regime for the industry and later an overhaul of the energy market, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

IMF urges Ukraine to hike gas prices for consumers

The International Monetary Fund again urged Ukraine Friday to raise gas prices for consumers, a sticking point in the resumption of an IMF bailout.

U.S. cuts greenhouse gases despite do-nothing Congress

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- A curious thing is happening to the air in the United States. It's getting cleaner.

Shell profits up 54% on firm oil prices

Concerns about corporate profiteering in the energy sector are likely to be reignited again on Thursday with Shell reporting a 54% increase in annual earnings to $28.6bn (£18bn) - £2.2m an hour.