Government 'prepared to walk away’ from EDF nuclear talks

Britain will walk away from talks with French giant EDF Energy over its planned UK nuclear plant if the burden for the consumer is too high, says John Hayes, the energy minister.

China files EU solar subsidy complaint with WTO

China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against subsidies provided by some European governments to solar panel makers.

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.

Germany Discusses National Energy Plan

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks on developing a nationwide strategy on renewable energy with the governors of Germany’s 16 states on Friday, at a time when energy prices are rising and the opposition is critical of her government’s efforts.

Questor share tip: Shell's aggressive strategy makes sense and its dividend is attractive

Royal Dutch Shell has ambitious plans to increase production over the next few years, but some investors fear that the level of investment needed will crimp returns.

After Sandy, gas lines stretch for miles

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Motorists in New York and New Jersey are lining up for gas in queues that are miles long in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

BG Group sees £6bn wiped off its value after production warning

BG Group suffered the biggest one-day share price fall in its history on Wednesday, wiping about £6bn off the value of the company, after warning it would see no growth in its oil and gas production next year.