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.

United Utilities maintains 2026/27 guidance, seeks £1bn additional AMP8 investment

United Utilities says its financial and operational outlook for 2026/27 remains unchanged, with around £2bn of planned capital investment. The company has also submitted a response seeking approximately £1bn of..

Ampeak Energy reports H1 2026 results as AW1 Battery Project advances

Ampeak Energy reported revenue of £2.2 million and a £4.7 million loss before tax for the six months ended 30 June 2026, while construction of its AW1 battery storage project..

Drax sees bigger role for storage as solar capacity expands

Britain’s solar expansion is increasing demand for storage and flexible power, supporting the strategic role of Drax’s existing generation portfolio...

MeyGen reliability milestone supports the next phase of tidal energy growth

MeyGen’s six-year turbine reliability milestone strengthens the case for larger tidal energy projects as new 3-megawatt systems move towards deployment...

Drax upgrades 2026 EBITDA outlook after strong trading and BSIF acquisition

Drax expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be around the top of the £680–711 million consensus range, following strong operational performance and the completion of its £561 million acquisition of Bluefield..

Drax positions for UK electricity market reform

Drax is pushing for wider electricity cost reform as the UK considers how to support electrification, industrial investment and long-term energy infrastructure...

MeyGen builds the case for larger-scale tidal power in Scotland

MeyGen’s operating tidal array and expansion plans position the Pentland Firth project as a key test of commercial-scale tidal energy...

Ampeak Energy targets the growing role of battery storage

Ampeak Energy is building its battery storage strategy around grid access, electricity trading and the growing need for flexible power infrastructure...

METLEN sells Tamarico II solar and battery storage project in Chile

METLEN has agreed to sell the Tamarico II hybrid renewable energy project in Chile’s Atacama Region to Copec Flux. The project combines 165 MW of solar capacity with a 725..

Drax appoints Joep van Beurden as non-executive director

Joep van Beurden will join the Drax Board as a non-executive director from 1 October 2026, bringing extensive leadership and international business experience...

Ampeak Energy advances Uskmouth battery portfolio with £7.8m AW1 investment

Ampeak Energy has secured £7.8 million for its AW1 battery project as construction progresses and its larger AW2 development moves forward with planning approval...

Ampeak Energy appoints Peter Parry as Non-Executive Director

Peter Parry joins Ampeak Energy’s Board with immediate effect, bringing extensive experience in financial oversight, risk, governance and business leadership...

Drax presses for broader UK electricity market reform

Drax says the electricity VAT cut should be followed by wider pricing reform to support electrification and long-term energy investment...

SSE hosts investor event focused on SSEN Transmission

SSE is hosting analysts and institutional investors in Aberdeen for an update on SSEN Transmission’s £29bn RIIO-T3 investment plan, including project delivery, asset management, finance and regulation...

Ampeak Energy secures £7.8m strategic investment in AW1 Battery Storage Project

JB Energy has acquired a 24.7% stake in Ampeak Energy’s AW1 battery storage project for £7.8m, supporting the project’s planned expansion from 240MWh to 480MWh and accelerating Ampeak’s wider development..

Drax expands Selby community partnership as local engagement grows

Drax is strengthening its local position in Selby by supporting community projects and building closer links with local organisations and political representatives...

Battery storage takes a central role in the next phase of energy infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming a key part of modern energy infrastructure as renewable generation and high-demand electricity users increase the need for flexible, reliable power...

Drax advances £80 million Cruachan upgrade as grid flexibility takes focus

Drax is progressing an £80 million refurbishment of its Cruachan pumped storage hydro station as it strengthens its position in flexible generation and energy storage...

Drax expands its role in the UK’s flexible power system

Drax is expanding its focus on flexible generation and storage as rising renewable output, electricity demand and new technologies reshape the UK energy market...

MeyGen moves tidal power towards larger-scale deployment

Scotland’s MeyGen project is building the operating record needed to support larger-scale tidal energy development...
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United Utilities maintains 2026/27 guidance, seeks £1bn additional AMP8 investment

United Utilities says its financial and operational outlook for 2026/27 remains unchanged, with around £2bn of planned capital investment. The company has also submitted a response seeking approximately £1bn of additional AMP8 investment for network resilience, capacity and economic growth, ahead of Ofwat’s December 2026 final decision...

Ampeak Energy reports H1 2026 results as AW1 Battery Project advances

Ampeak Energy reported revenue of £2.2 million and a £4.7 million loss before tax for the six months ended 30 June 2026, while construction of its AW1 battery storage project continued and the Group progressed its wider energy storage portfolio...

Drax sees bigger role for storage as solar capacity expands

Britain’s solar expansion is increasing demand for storage and flexible power, supporting the strategic role of Drax’s existing generation portfolio...

MeyGen reliability milestone supports the next phase of tidal energy growth

MeyGen’s six-year turbine reliability milestone strengthens the case for larger tidal energy projects as new 3-megawatt systems move towards deployment...

Drax upgrades 2026 EBITDA outlook after strong trading and BSIF acquisition

Drax expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be around the top of the £680–711 million consensus range, following strong operational performance and the completion of its £561 million acquisition of Bluefield Solar Income Fund...

Drax positions for UK electricity market reform

Drax is pushing for wider electricity cost reform as the UK considers how to support electrification, industrial investment and long-term energy infrastructure...

MeyGen builds the case for larger-scale tidal power in Scotland

MeyGen’s operating tidal array and expansion plans position the Pentland Firth project as a key test of commercial-scale tidal energy...

Ampeak Energy targets the growing role of battery storage

Ampeak Energy is building its battery storage strategy around grid access, electricity trading and the growing need for flexible power infrastructure...

METLEN sells Tamarico II solar and battery storage project in Chile

METLEN has agreed to sell the Tamarico II hybrid renewable energy project in Chile’s Atacama Region to Copec Flux. The project combines 165 MW of solar capacity with a 725 MWh battery energy storage system, expandable to 925 MWh...

Drax appoints Joep van Beurden as non-executive director

Joep van Beurden will join the Drax Board as a non-executive director from 1 October 2026, bringing extensive leadership and international business experience...

Ampeak Energy advances Uskmouth battery portfolio with £7.8m AW1 investment

Ampeak Energy has secured £7.8 million for its AW1 battery project as construction progresses and its larger AW2 development moves forward with planning approval...

Ampeak Energy appoints Peter Parry as Non-Executive Director

Peter Parry joins Ampeak Energy’s Board with immediate effect, bringing extensive experience in financial oversight, risk, governance and business leadership...

Drax presses for broader UK electricity market reform

Drax says the electricity VAT cut should be followed by wider pricing reform to support electrification and long-term energy investment...

SSE hosts investor event focused on SSEN Transmission

SSE is hosting analysts and institutional investors in Aberdeen for an update on SSEN Transmission’s £29bn RIIO-T3 investment plan, including project delivery, asset management, finance and regulation...

Ampeak Energy secures £7.8m strategic investment in AW1 Battery Storage Project

JB Energy has acquired a 24.7% stake in Ampeak Energy’s AW1 battery storage project for £7.8m, supporting the project’s planned expansion from 240MWh to 480MWh and accelerating Ampeak’s wider development portfolio...

Drax expands Selby community partnership as local engagement grows

Drax is strengthening its local position in Selby by supporting community projects and building closer links with local organisations and political representatives...

Battery storage takes a central role in the next phase of energy infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming a key part of modern energy infrastructure as renewable generation and high-demand electricity users increase the need for flexible, reliable power...

Drax advances £80 million Cruachan upgrade as grid flexibility takes focus

Drax is progressing an £80 million refurbishment of its Cruachan pumped storage hydro station as it strengthens its position in flexible generation and energy storage...

Drax expands its role in the UK’s flexible power system

Drax is expanding its focus on flexible generation and storage as rising renewable output, electricity demand and new technologies reshape the UK energy market...

MeyGen moves tidal power towards larger-scale deployment

Scotland’s MeyGen project is building the operating record needed to support larger-scale tidal energy development...
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