Utilities

Companies involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, the supply of gas, and the provision of water and wastewater services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include National Grid plc, SSE plc, Centrica plc, Severn Trent plc, United Utilities plc and Pennon Group plc.

Tidal power breakthrough puts SAE Renewables on global investor radar

SAE Renewables leads in tidal energy innovation with its MeyGen project, achieving full operational capacity and generating 6MW of renewable power...

April 11, 2025

Drax Pumped Storage Hydro: Powering a Resilient, Low-Carbon Grid

Drax Group plc (LON:DRX) continues to move forward in the renewable energy sector, particularly through its advancements in pumped storage hydro technology...

April 10, 2025

Powering progress with purpose

Discover how Drax Group leads the UK's renewable energy sector, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and committing to sustainability while powering the nation...

April 8, 2025

SSE Plc appoints Martin Pibworth as Chief Executive designate

SSE Plc has appointed Martin Pibworth as Chief Executive designate, preparing for a leadership transition as the company aims for growth in the energy sector...

March 28, 2025

Severn Trent Plc hosting Capital Markets Day today

Severn Trent plc is unveiling its ambitious AMP8 plans at the Capital Markets Day, showcasing strategies for operational excellence and sustainability. Join us!..

March 5, 2025

National Grid plc to sell its Renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management

National Grid plc (LON:NG) will sell its US onshore renewables business to Brookfield for $1.735 billion, aligning with its strategic shift to focus on networks...

February 24, 2025

Centrica Plc signs Brazilian LNG supply agreement with Petrobras

Centrica Plc secures a 15-year LNG supply deal with Petrobras, advancing global energy solutions and supporting Brazil's energy security from 2027...

February 20, 2025

SSE Plc forecasts strong 2024 earnings, expands renewable energy projects

SSE plc anticipates strong earnings for 2024/25, driven by enhanced operational performance and strategic advancements across renewables and networks...

February 5, 2025

Severn Trent Plc Senior Independent NED Kevin Beeston to retire from Board

Severn Trent Plc announces Kevin Beeston's retirement and welcomes Nick Hampton as a new Non-Executive Director, effective April 2025...

February 4, 2025

Severn Trent Plc on track to perform in line with guidance

Severn Trent Plc (LON:SVT) reports a strong trading update, endorses PR24 Final Determination, and outlines its AMP8 dividend growth policy...

January 24, 2025

Kevin O’Byrne succeeds Scott Wheway as Centrica Plc Chair

Centrica plc announces Kevin O'Byrne as new Chair and Jo Harlow as Senior Independent Director, with Scott Wheway stepping down today...

December 16, 2024

Centrica Plc holding teach-in for institutional investors and analysts on its MAP businesses

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) reports strategic progress and stable 2024 earnings, as it hosts an investor teach-in on Centrica Energy and MAP businesses today...

December 10, 2024

Centrica Plc and EDF extend UK nuclear power station lifespans

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and EDF extend the lifespan of four UK nuclear power stations, supporting energy security and advancing net-zero goals...

December 4, 2024

SSE Plc Chief Executive Alistair Phillips-Davies to retire

SSE CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies to retire in 2025, ending an 11-year tenure that transformed SSE into a leader in clean energy and net-zero initiatives...

November 13, 2024

Centrica plc Chair Scott Wheway to step down and Kevin O’Byrne take over

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) has announced that Scott Wheway will step down as Chair of the Company after almost nine years on the Board and five years as Chair and will..

July 25, 2024

SSE and partners move ahead with 2GW offshore wind farm in the Netherlands

SSE plc and APG advance 2GW Alpha offshore wind project in the Netherlands, aiming to commission by decade's end, enhancing sustainable energy growth...

July 9, 2024

Centrica Plc provides Trading Update ahead of 2024 interim results

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) provides an update on its trading performance ahead of its 2024 Interim Results. Read on for details on the company's strong performance and strategic initiatives...

June 5, 2024

Severn Trent Plc long-term investment continues to deliver industry-leading performance

Severn Trent plc (LON:SVT) reports strong financial performance and environmental achievements in 2024, with significant investments and record energy generation...

May 22, 2024

SSE PLC 26.2% potential upside indicated by JP Morgan

SSE PLC with ticker (LON:SSE) now has a potential upside of 26.2% according to JP Morgan.JP Morgan set a target price of 2,050 GBX for the company, which when compared..

March 22, 2024

Severn Trent Plc appoints Richard Taylor as a Non-Executive Director

Richard Taylor appointed as Non-Executive Director of Severn Trent Plc, bringing extensive financial experience to the company and its committees...

March 18, 2024

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30 June 2026

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30 June 2026

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30 June 2026

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10 June 2026

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9 June 2026

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8 June 2026

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Utilities

Tidal power breakthrough puts SAE Renewables on global investor radar

SAE Renewables leads in tidal energy innovation with its MeyGen project, achieving full operational capacity and generating 6MW of renewable power...

April 11, 2025

Drax Pumped Storage Hydro: Powering a Resilient, Low-Carbon Grid

Drax Group plc (LON:DRX) continues to move forward in the renewable energy sector, particularly through its advancements in pumped storage hydro technology...

April 10, 2025

Powering progress with purpose

Discover how Drax Group leads the UK's renewable energy sector, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and committing to sustainability while powering the nation...

April 8, 2025

SSE Plc appoints Martin Pibworth as Chief Executive designate

SSE Plc has appointed Martin Pibworth as Chief Executive designate, preparing for a leadership transition as the company aims for growth in the energy sector...

March 28, 2025

Severn Trent Plc hosting Capital Markets Day today

Severn Trent plc is unveiling its ambitious AMP8 plans at the Capital Markets Day, showcasing strategies for operational excellence and sustainability. Join us!..

March 5, 2025

National Grid plc to sell its Renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management

National Grid plc (LON:NG) will sell its US onshore renewables business to Brookfield for $1.735 billion, aligning with its strategic shift to focus on networks...

February 24, 2025

Centrica Plc signs Brazilian LNG supply agreement with Petrobras

Centrica Plc secures a 15-year LNG supply deal with Petrobras, advancing global energy solutions and supporting Brazil's energy security from 2027...

February 20, 2025

SSE Plc forecasts strong 2024 earnings, expands renewable energy projects

SSE plc anticipates strong earnings for 2024/25, driven by enhanced operational performance and strategic advancements across renewables and networks...

February 5, 2025

Severn Trent Plc Senior Independent NED Kevin Beeston to retire from Board

Severn Trent Plc announces Kevin Beeston's retirement and welcomes Nick Hampton as a new Non-Executive Director, effective April 2025...

February 4, 2025

Severn Trent Plc on track to perform in line with guidance

Severn Trent Plc (LON:SVT) reports a strong trading update, endorses PR24 Final Determination, and outlines its AMP8 dividend growth policy...

January 24, 2025

Kevin O’Byrne succeeds Scott Wheway as Centrica Plc Chair

Centrica plc announces Kevin O'Byrne as new Chair and Jo Harlow as Senior Independent Director, with Scott Wheway stepping down today...

December 16, 2024

Centrica Plc holding teach-in for institutional investors and analysts on its MAP businesses

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) reports strategic progress and stable 2024 earnings, as it hosts an investor teach-in on Centrica Energy and MAP businesses today...

December 10, 2024

Centrica Plc and EDF extend UK nuclear power station lifespans

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and EDF extend the lifespan of four UK nuclear power stations, supporting energy security and advancing net-zero goals...

December 4, 2024

SSE Plc Chief Executive Alistair Phillips-Davies to retire

SSE CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies to retire in 2025, ending an 11-year tenure that transformed SSE into a leader in clean energy and net-zero initiatives...

November 13, 2024

Centrica plc Chair Scott Wheway to step down and Kevin O’Byrne take over

July 25, 2024

SSE and partners move ahead with 2GW offshore wind farm in the Netherlands

SSE plc and APG advance 2GW Alpha offshore wind project in the Netherlands, aiming to commission by decade's end, enhancing sustainable energy growth...

July 9, 2024

Centrica Plc provides Trading Update ahead of 2024 interim results

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) provides an update on its trading performance ahead of its 2024 Interim Results. Read on for details on the company's strong performance and strategic initiatives...

June 5, 2024

Severn Trent Plc long-term investment continues to deliver industry-leading performance

Severn Trent plc (LON:SVT) reports strong financial performance and environmental achievements in 2024, with significant investments and record energy generation...