Best UK Energy Shares 2025

Energy Shares

Discover six of the best UK energy shares to buy in 2025 listed on the LSE. They all benefit from strong investment cases and clear growth strategies to make 2025 a transformative year. DirectorsTalk brings investors the latest news, exclusive interviews with CEOs and insights from equity research analysts that enable investors to make more informed investment decisions.

SAE Renewables (LON:SAE) is the owner of the land, grid connection, Battery Energy Storage Systems, infrastructure and existing power station at the Uskmouth site in Newport, South Wales. SAE also operates the MeyGen project in Scotland – the largest planned tidal stream project in the world.

Quadrise (LON:QED) is an energy technology provider whose solutions enable production of cheaper, cleaner, simpler and safer alternatives to fuel oil and biofuels, proven in real world applications, and in international shipping in particular.

Challenger Energy Company (LON:CEG) is a Caribbean and Atlantic margin focused oil and gas company, with a range of petroleum assets located onshore in Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname, and offshore in the waters of The Bahamas and Uruguay.

Diversified Energy Company (LON:DEC) is an independent energy company engaged in the production, marketing, transportation and retirement of primarily natural gas and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index on the LSE.

Although Valeura Energy (TSE:VLE) is a Canadian-based upstream oil and gas company, with assets in the Gulf of Thailand and the Thrace Basin of Turkey, it’s an energy company well worth taking a look at.

Drax Group (LON:DRX), trading as Drax, is a power generation business listed on the FTSE250. The principal downstream enterprises are based in the UK and include Drax Power Limited, which runs the biomass fuelled Drax power station, near Selby in North Yorkshire.

SAE Renewables Limited

Quadrise plc

Challenger Energy plc

Diversified Energy Company plc

Valeura Energy Inc.

Drax Group plc

We’ll keep you in the loop!

Join 1,000's of investors who read our articles first

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Share on:

Latest Company News

Drax Group’s Second Tolling Agreement Builds Momentum In Battery Storage, says Longspur Research

Drax Group signs second BESS tolling agreement as Longspur Research lifts valuation to 1093p on strengthened flexibility strategy.

Shipping’s green investment drive continues

Shipping companies are continuing to invest in biofuels and alternative vessels, signalling long-term commitment to decarbonisation despite evolving global carbon policy.

Drax signs 15-year tolling agreement for 200MW battery storage at Coalburn

Drax Group has signed a 15-year tolling agreement with Zenobē Coalburn Limited for a 200MW (800MWh) four-hour battery energy storage system at Coalburn, Scotland, targeting commercial operation in 2028.

Demand side flexibility set to reshape UK energy markets

UK reforms are expanding demand side flexibility access, opening up new commercial opportunities in energy markets.

Drax appoints Mark Clare as Non-Executive Director

Drax Group plc has appointed Mark Clare as a non-executive director, effective 13 February 2026. Clare brings extensive board and executive experience across the energy, consumer service and construction sectors, including senior roles at Centrica plc, United Utilities Group plc and Barratt Developments plc.

Maritime decarbonisation and fuel positioning

Europe’s evolving maritime climate framework is reshaping fuel markets and sharpening the investment case for scalable, engine compatible decarbonisation solutions.

Search

Search