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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is being urged to convene a summit with the leaders of the devolved governments to discuss the impact the conflict in the Gulf is having on energy markets (Ben Whitley/PA)

world

Swinney calls on PM to host four nations energy summit amid Middle East conflict

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is being urged to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the energy crisis arising from the conflict in the Middle East with the heads of the UK’s devolved governments.

<p>Vermilion seeks, among other things, return of the money it has already paid and declarations that relevant provisions of the EU regulation are invalid as a matter of EU law.</p>

companies

Corrib gas field operator's court challenge to windfall energy tax to be fast tracked

<p>The Whiddy terminal in Bantry Bay was first developed by Gulf Oil in the late 1960s and was acquired by Zenith in 2015. Picture: Dennis Scannell</p>

economy

Zenith sells Cork and Dutch oil terminals for €170m

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economy

Jim Power: Another rate hike is hard to justify amid environment of uncertainty

Energy costs

politics

Time to revisit the debate on nuclear energy, says Fianna Fáil MEP

Ancient Swedish Hamlet Holds Lessons for Future of Clean Power

companies

Concerns grow around the next auction for renewable energy

Energy costs

Final ‘mix’ of energy support not yet decided, McGrath says

Michael McGrath has said he expects Government will provide additional support for households to deal with energy bills.

Sun, 23 Jul, 2023

How winter-prepping your home in summer saves money

How winter-prepping your home in summer saves money

With a few weeks to go before the nights close in, this is the time to get homes to the best level of energy efficiency and comfort

Thu, 20 Jul, 2023

Smart Appliance Eco Energy Label. Efficient Washing Machine

How to do our laundry in a way less harmful to the environment

Here are seven quick and easy tips on turning our wash days into greener days

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023

International School Meals Day

Providing school meals during holiday period may present ‘logistical complications’

Leo Varadkar said the government would examine the proposal, but that other extensions of the scheme would be prioritised

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Irish budget 2023

Concerns raised over increase in gas customers who have fallen into arrears

The CRU’s chair Jim Gannon told TDs and Senators that the CRU “remains very concerned” at high energy prices.

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Lower wind speeds lead to drop in power generation from wind turbines and surge in gas usage

Lower wind speeds lead to drop in power generation from wind turbines and surge in gas usage

During the same period, gas consumption by households dropped 19% as customers cut back on usage

Wed, 03 May, 2023

CC EAMON RYAN

Ireland acquires 'jet engine' emergency power generators

The generators are designed to act as backup energy supplies for the coming five winters

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

Pakistan Economy

Pakistan shopping centres and markets to close early in energy-saving move

Authorities in Pakistan have ordered shopping centres and markets to close by 8. 30pm as part of an energy conservation plan aimed at easing Pakistan’s economic crisis. The move comes amid talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Germany Energy LNG Terminal

EU member countries reach compromise on gas price cap

The gas cap issue was a divisive one because of fears that global suppliers would bypass Europe when other buyers offer more money.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Nuclear breakthrough is a win in the battle against climate change

Irish Examiner view: Nuclear breakthrough is a win in the battle against climate change

The dream of producing a clean energy source is now just a “few decades” away, rather than the 50 or 60 previously expected.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Climbers in Ireland

Wholesale gas prices turn higher across Europe as temperatures plummet

European natural gas prices rose as plummeting temperatures across the continent boost consumption and test fragile energy systems.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

CC EAMON RYAN

Eamon Ryan: By 2025, Ireland will generate enough solar electricity to power the country

Green leader tells his party Ireland will have 5,000MW of solar power capacity within the term of this Government

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

First floating LNG terminal arrives at German port

First floating LNG terminal arrives at German port

In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany has scrambled to secure alternative sources of gas to replace Russian supplies, on which the country had long relied.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Biden G20

Indonesia signs $20bn deal to accelerate clean energy transition

Indonesia signed deals with international lenders and major nations on Tuesday under which it is to receive billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energy.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

CC SINN FEIN

Sinn Féin blames staff shortage for delays in renewable energy planning applications

Planning staff must be tripled, and the State should fund environmental NGOs and the development of green energy according to new Sinn Féin policy document

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

Africa Natural Gas Europe

EU ministers delay decision on more energy unity for a month

“The Commission was given some extra homework,” said Dutch Energy Minister Rob Jetten

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

Nord Stream gas pipe terminal in north of Germany deliver russian gas directly from Russia

EU energy ministers seek way forward for more unity

European Union energy ministers are looking to flesh out agreements in a bid to soften the blow of an energy crisis for their citizens while maintaining a united front during Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

Belgium Russia Ukraine War Europe

France to leave energy treaty criticised by climate groups

President Emmanuel Macron has said that France will become the latest European Union country to leave an energy agreement which climate groups claim is being used by the fossil fuel industry to legally challenge environmental measures.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

Belgium Europe Energy

EU leaders avoid deep rift on gas price cap at energy summit

French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted his work with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to create a veneer of unity after talks that started early on Thursday

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

France Germany Energy

France starts exporting gas to Germany amid energy crisis

France has for the first time started sending natural gas to Germany, French gas network operator GRTgaz said on Thursday, as Berlin strives to diversify its energy supply following the interruption of Russian gas deliveries.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2022

Germany Energy

German expert panel proposes two-stage gas price subsidy

An expert panel appointed by the German government has proposed a two-stage system for distributing some of the up to 200 billion euros (£175. 5 billion) in subsidies the country has announced to ease the strain of high energy prices.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

Germany Energy Gas Crisis

Europe faces ‘unprecedented risk’ of gas shortage, energy agency says

Europe faces “unprecedented risks” to its natural gas supplies this winter after Russia cut off most pipeline shipments, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Belgium EU Energy

EU ministers adopt windfall levy on fossil fuel, but no deal on gas price cap

European Union energy ministers have adopted a package of measures to ease the energy crisis, including a windfall levy on profits made by fossil fuel companies, but a deal on capping gas prices remained off the table.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Belgium Europe Pipelines

EU set to adopt windfall levy on fuel profits, but no deal yet on gas price cap

European Union energy ministers are set to adopt a package of measures including a windfall levy on profits by fossil fuel companies, although a deal on capping gas prices remains off the table.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Poland EU

Irish Examiner view: Europe’s supervillain is hard at work

Calm heads are needed in the wake of the disruptions to the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

SGN helps Scots with their energy bills

British government announces energy price cap for Northern Ireland homes

The scheme limits the price suppliers can charge customers for units of gas and electricity.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

Kitchen stock

Households with better energy ratings ‘consumed less gas and electricity’

Mean electricity consumption decreased in 2021 compared with 2020 for apartments and mid-terrace houses but increased for semi-detached houses and detached houses.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

CC GREEN PARTY

Ireland facing 'one of the most challenging winters in a generation'

Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan warns coming months will be difficult but that support will be available

Sat, 10 Sep, 2022

Russia Ukraine War Gas Explainer

EU nations struggle to find joint approach on energy prices

European Union nations have struggled to find common ground on ways to shield the population from dramatically increasing energy prices that threaten to plunge millions into cold and poverty over the winter as Russia chokes off natural gas supplies.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2022

Belgium EU Energy

EU nations seek joint approach to contain energy price

The European Union has intensified efforts to shield the population from soaring energy costs that could dump millions into cold and poverty over the winter as Russia’s war in Ukraine drives up global energy prices.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2022

Cabinet meeting - Dublin

Micheál Martin holds meeting to discuss energy security and price issues

Government members have met to discuss energy security, price and supply issues caused by Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

Slovenia Strategic Forum

EU and German leaders pledge reform to help cut electricity prices

The head of the European Union’s executive branch and Germany’s chancellor have pledged a reform of the continent’s electricity market to help bring down power prices that have been pushed higher by skyrocketing gas prices.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

Denmark Germany Offshore Wind

Denmark and Germany back Baltic wind hub to offset Russian gas

Denmark will increase its planned offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea to three gigawatts and hook it up to the German grid, a step towards weaning Europe off its reliance on Russian gas.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

Britain's electricity supply

Energy regulator and Eirgrid row over security of supply system which is 'not fit for purpose'

The energy regulator has said it has "noted" strong criticism from Eirgrid over the system to bring new energy generation to the grid, in which it said it was "not fit for purpose".

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

US envoy says Russian invasion is speeding world’s shift to clean energy

US envoy says Russian invasion is speeding world’s shift to clean energy

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will accelerate the world’s shift to renewable energy because of price shocks in oil and gas, a US climate envoy has said.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Irish Examiner view: The numbers show the reality of sanctions against Russia

Irish Examiner view: The numbers show the reality of sanctions against Russia

With only a 3% dip in its oil production since it invaded Ukraine, it is clear the embargo on Russia is not working

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

Leo Varadkar says Government is ‘doing everything’ it can to avoid blackouts this winter

Leo Varadkar says Government is ‘doing everything’ it can to avoid blackouts this winter

'We managed to avoid that happening last winter. We want to make sure that we avoid that happening this winter as well.'

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Interruption to energy services would 'immediately' hit medicine supplies, pharma giants warn

Interruption to energy services would 'immediately' hit medicine supplies, pharma giants warn

Any interruption to energy services would "immediately" hit medicine supplies, pharmaceutical representatives have warned.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

'Green hydrogen' could be a boon for foreign direct investment, report finds

'Green hydrogen' could be a boon for foreign direct investment, report finds

The burgeoning "green hydrogen" revolution could be a boon for foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ireland and the catalyst for thousands of new jobs, while eliminating from trucks and lorries.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

United Nations Nuclear Treaty Conference

UN chief criticises ‘grotesque greed’ of oil and gas companies

The United Nations chief has sharply criticised the “grotesque greed” of oil and gas companies for making record profits from the energy crisis on the back of the world’s poorest people, “while destroying our only home”.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2022

Germany Russia Gas

Gas prices for delivery in December double in 10 weeks on supply fears

European wholesale gas prices traded close to record highs yesterday, according to futures markets, which suggests that traders still fear that Russia will turn off the gas to the European Union in the coming months.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Hauliers want help to decarbonise - 6m litres of fuel wasted at tolls annually

Hauliers want help to decarbonise - 6m litres of fuel wasted at tolls annually

Most recent air quality report from the EPA described high levels of nitrogen dioxide produced by vehicles around Dublin Port Tunnel as “problematic” and in excess of EU limits

Sun, 31 Jul, 2022

tractor fertilizing in field

John Gibbons: Are the Government's compromise emissions targets even achievable?

Plans are all well and good but delivering the promised reductions look difficult to achieve from this vantage point

Sun, 31 Jul, 2022

Germany Russia Ukraine War Gas

EU reaches deal to ration gas amid Russian cut-off fears

European Union governments have agreed to ration natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply cuts by Russia as Moscow pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022