James Wallin

Weekend press round-up: Eon identifies security breach

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, Eon has had to lock some online accounts after a security breach. Meanwhile, Hitachi has rejected pleas from unions to keep its Welsh nuclear power project alive; there are calls for Britain to build gigafactories to accelerate the electric vehicle transition and Schneider Electric has topped a global league of green firms

Ofgem calls for full ESO separation

Weekend press round-up: EDF plans Pod Point float

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, EDF is said to be drawing up plans for a stock market flotation of EV charging infrastructure specialist, Pod Point. Meanwhile, scientists have hit back at claims carbon capture represents a risky approach to decarbonisation and the government is expected to crack down on oil and gas companies’ plans to cut emissions.

Centrica CFO quits after seven months

‘Water finally has a seat at the table’

The COP26 conference presents an opportunity for the UK water sector to showcase its decarbonisation ambitions to the rest of the world, according to the industry’s trade body. However, Samuel Larsen, Water UK's programme lead on Net Zero 2030 Roadmap, told Utility Week that the sector must be transparent on where and how it uses offsetting to reach its goal.

Centrica hit by second GMB strike

Weekend press round-up: Sharma ‘shunted to climate change role to woo Biden’

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the reshuffle at BEIS is analysed, there is no sign of breakthrough in Centrica’s dispute over pay and conditions and more than 100 MPs from across different parties are supporting a parliamentary bid to stop water companies discharging untreated sewage into rivers.

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Weekend press round-up: Pandemic drives UK towards greenest year for electricity

2020: Not just pandemics and price controls

James Wallin takes a look at Utility Week's most popular stories across 2020– covering much more than the obvious headline topics.