James Gordon

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BP urged to stop flaring after Iraqi man’s death

The oil major has still not suitably addressed gas flaring concerns in Rumaila, where an Iraqi man died of leukaemia, experts say.

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UK renewable energy little-served by govt report: experts

The government’s new ‘Powering Up Britain’ report is underwhelming for the UK renewable energy sector, experts say.

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Is red tape choking onshore English wind farms?

Many believe English wind farms have a crucial role to play in meeting Net Zero targets, but some say planning restrictions are blocking new onshore projects.

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What role for gas in the UK energy system?

Extracting gas from the North Sea to bolster the UK energy system will make it much more difficult for the British government to make good on its latest carbon budget.

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UK prepayment meters adding to fuel poverty

The recent scandal over forced installation of prepayment gas meters in the UK has highlighted the issue of fuel poverty among vulnerable groups as well.

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Is the Ukraine war a clean energy defining moment?

BP asks in its 2023 energy outlook whether there will be a Ukraine war clean energy shift globally.

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End to HSBC oil and gas financing: a defining moment?

The halt to HSBC oil and gas direct financing of new fields sets new standards for all banks committed to net zero, say experts.

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New UK LNG tie-up with U.S. raises questions

Is a new UK LNG partnership with the U.S. worth the paper it is written on?

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Training for renewable energy jobs starts young

Inspiring school children and re-skilling redundant people are among the measures needed to ensure a skilled workforce for the low carbon and renewable energy jobs of the future.