UK leads European wind race

The European Wind Energy Association has published offshore wind energy statistics for the first half year of 2011 that shows the UK is leading the construction of wind power technologies. There was also a 4.5% increase in installations of offshore capacity compared to the first half of 2010. 101 new offshore wind turbines, with a […]

Insure your turbine

World leading manufacturer of small wind turbines, Evance Wind, has announced an insurance policy for their R9000 turbine, which will protect owners from unforeseen damage, accidental as well as malicious, plus perils such as fire, lightning and storm. The insurance policy, available from Lycetts, and underwritten by ACE is available for customers in the UK […]

Afren buys Iraq oil for $588m

Oil and gas firm Afren has ventured into a new market by buying up $588million worth of interests in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The pan-African firm already has assets in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. The new buy includes a 60% interest in the Barda Rash and 20% in the Ain Sifni […]

Getting to grips with the National Grid

ELN visits National Grid headquarters

Centrica profits fall, but shareholders do well

British Gas parent company Centrica announced a £1.3 billion operating profit for the first half of 2011 which is down 19% on the same time a year ago. British Gas domestic business operating profits fell by 54% to £270 million. However, during the same period in 2010, British Gas saw an increase in sales by […]

Shell profits up $2bn on last year

Royal Dutch Shell has announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2011 were $6.9billion, up $2billion on last year for the same period. The rise was put down to higher industry margins and its own operating performance. The oil and gas firm said cost cutting measures and selling on assets – such as $3.2 […]

First of new age nuclear reactors shipped

China has received the key component parts of the world’s first Westinghouse AP1000. Sanmen 1 is one of two AP1000 pressurized water reactors being constructed at the site and is the lead unit of four AP1000s currently being built in China. The components were shipped from South Korea last week and will become part of […]

Police pass Huhne speeding case to CPS

Essex police investigating allegations made over Chris Huhne covering up a speeding offence back in 2003 have passed their findings to the Crown Prosecution Service. The Energy Secretary fiercely denies the claims and has welcomed the investigation. Essex police launched the inquiry in May after allegations surfaced following a newspaper interview with Mr Huhne’s then […]

Recession cuts air pollution

A drop in air pollution has been linked to the recession. A yearly report for the EU on air pollution found that emissions of nearly all the main pollutants fell across Europe in 2009.Analysis by the European Environment Agency, who put together the report, showed the economic recession to be a key factor. Reduced energy […]

Lotus Cars sees the light

As part of wide-ranging sustainability strategy, Lotus Cars has installed energy efficient, long life Brilliance light fittings from Chalmor at its warehouse and storage areas in Hethel, Norfolk. As well as improving the quality of lighting, the Brilliance fittings are saving the company over £3500 per annum on running costs to give a payback on […]