Ministers' shale gas 'hype' attacked

Ministers have "completely oversold" the potential of shale gas, energy experts say. Researchers from the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) told the BBC promises of lower prices and greater energy security from UK shale gas were “hype” and "lacking in evidence".

Russia-Ukraine gas deal secures EU winter supply

Russia has agreed to resume gas supplies to Ukraine over the winter in a deal brokered by the European Union. The deal will also ensure gas supplies to EU countries via Ukraine are secure.

Modi Eases Fuel Controls in Move to Revive India Economy

India scrapped controls on diesel prices and increased natural gas tariffs in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biggest steps toward curbing subsidies, spurring energy output and reviving the economy.

EU energy and climate talks – not Juncker – are the real show in Brussels

Drivers through the European quarter in central Brussels on Friday got a shock as giant banners were unfurled in front of the EU buildings showing political leaders speeding off the edge of a cliff.

Shale and non-Russian gas imports at heart of new EU energy strategy

Europe will need to tap more diverse sources of gas and develop more supplies of controversial shale gas within the continent, amid concerns over the Ukraine crisis, according to a new energy security strategy unveiled by the European commission on Wednesday.

Slovakia and Ukraine agree over gas supply

Slovakia and Ukraine have reached a deal that will allow gas from Central Europe to reach Ukraine via Slovakia.

£310m invested in UK wind turbines

Manufacturing giant Siemens and the UK's Associated British Ports are to invest a total of £310m in UK wind turbine factories, creating 1,000 jobs.

South Africa Oil-Stake Demand Risks Derailing New Industry

South Africa’s plans to muscle in on new oil and gas ventures threaten to derail a fledgling industry, undermining state efforts to safeguard energy security and curtail imports.

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.

Fracking companies entitled to licences on more than 60% of British land

Two-thirds of the UK's land will be available for fracking companies to license, a government map published on Tuesday shows, with new areas opened up in the Midlands, Cumbria and Wales.

British nuclear energy industry could attract South Korean investment

South Korea could become the next nation to take a stake in the British nuclear industry as the financing deal with France and China for a new reactor at Hinkley Point in Somerset creates a wave of wider interest.

Energy companies are paying a heavy price for shunning renewables

No wonder the big energy companies are spooked by the green dream. Have you seen their share prices lately?

Rainforest plays critical role in hydropower generation

Deforestation in the Amazon region could significantly reduce the amount of electricity produced from hydropower, says a new study.

Large onshore windfarm approved for Lincolnshire

Ed Davey, the energy and climate change secretary, has given the green light to a huge windfarm right next door to the constituency of his turbine-phobic colleague, John Hayes.

Gas fracking: Ministers approve shale gas extraction

The government has given the go-ahead for a firm to resume the controversial technique known as fracking to exploit gas in Lancashire.

New nuclear reactors could be eligible for subsidies, says minister

The nuclear industry could get subsidies from the taxpayer to build new reactors, the new energy minister has said, despite opposition in the coalition agreement and repeated assurances to the contrary.

Gas power 'is undermining energy sector'

Businesses have urged the Government to set a target of slashing carbon emissions from the power sector by 2030 to stimulate investment that will drive growth.

Japan utility: No money to develop renewables

TOKYO (AP) — The head of the Japanese utility that owns the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant says last year's meltdowns sapped away money it might have used to switch to alternative energy, making it all the more important for the company to stick with nuclear.

Keeping the lights on: Could the UK be plunged into darkness?

Will the lights go out? The very question gives politicians sleepless nights, alarms business and bewilders the householder. Could Britain, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, really be plunged into darkness?

Distrust could hamper Green Deal

Public mistrust of the "big six" energy firms may undermine the UK government's planned Green Deal, according to the International Energy Agency.