James Wallin

Hinkley Point B cleared for final year of generation

EDF has been given permission to restart generation at its Hinkley Point B nuclear plant in Somerset, nine months after it was taken offline.

Weekend press round-up: Wind farm towers could be home win

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, plans are reported for a £100 million factory in Scotland to create turbine towers for offshore wind farms. Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 “dark discharges” of untreated sewage from two water company treatment plants have been detected using artificial intelligence to map spills.

Who will blink first in bids for WPD?

Three companies are thought to be at the final stages of bidding for Western Power Distribution, including two familiar names and a new entrant to the market. James Wallin looks at the runners and riders and asks what the deal could mean for the wider question of rates of returns.

Cost of capital for ED2 revealed

Major utilities backer warns Ofgem ‘investments must be profitable’

Weekend press round-up: ‘Soon it will be hard to justify buying a petrol car’

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, concerns about an electric car bubble are discussed. There is also an update on progress towards developing nuclear fusion. Meanwhile, Aggreko’s board has accepted a £2.3 billion private equity bid.

Weekend press round-up: Energy companies set for price battle

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, there is continued speculation of appeals to Ofgem’s RIIO2 final determinations by gas and transmission companies. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund is reported to be considering selling its stake in Thames Water. There is also coverage of government plans to force energy retailers to switch customers on to lower tariffs.

Analysts expect all companies to reject RIIO2 determinations

CMA appeals decision now due mid-March

Weekend press round-up: Centrica chief vows to ‘strip out the rubbish’ to revive group’s fortunes