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.

Scotland’s tidal energy turning a new corner

A six‑year maintenance‑free record for seabed turbines off Scotland hints at tidal energy’s transition from pilot to platform...

October 28, 2025

Drax upgrades its mountain power asset

Drax’s £80m overhaul of the 60‑year‑old Cruachan pumped‑storage plant marks a strategic step into the heart of grid flexibility...

October 22, 2025

The Renewables Infrastructure Group signs 10-year power agreement with Virgin Media O2

The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited (LON:TRIG), a London-listed renewables investment company advised by InfraRed Capital Partners as Investment Manager and Renewable Energy Systems as Operations Manager, has announced that it..

October 15, 2025

Drax turns to satellite intelligence to trace forest carbon across North America

Drax has partnered with NGIS to use satellite and AI technology to track carbon stored in the forests supplying its North American biomass operations...

October 14, 2025

When Britain’s grid defied expectations

As Britain breaks records in clean energy share, firms like Ampeak Energy could emerge as the hidden glue making large-scale integration feasible...

October 14, 2025

Ampeak Energy and Econergy gain approval for 250MW Afon Wysg 2 project

Ampeak Energy and Econergy International have received formal planning approval from Newport City Council for the 250MW Afon Wysg 2 battery storage project at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

October 13, 2025

Drax Group completes £300m buyback and launches £75m extension tranche

Drax Group has completed its £300 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 47.2 million ordinary shares between August 2024 and October 2025...

October 9, 2025

Ampeak Energy COO on advancing flagship AW1 Battery project at Uskmouth (LON:AMP)

Ampeak Energy Chief Operating Officer David Taaffe spoke with DirectorsTalk to discuss the landmark AW1 battery storage project , the company’s first fully financed, owned and operated facility...

October 8, 2025

Biomass meets energy strategy

Drax is reframing biomass as a long-term asset that supports clean energy, forest resilience, and rural economics...

October 7, 2025

Pennon Group appoints Sir Andrew Haines as Non-Executive Director

Pennon Group has appointed Sir Andrew Haines, former Chief Executive of Network Rail, as a Non-Executive Director from 1 November 2025...

October 7, 2025

Ampeak Energy to host strategic update at Newport Energy Park

Ampeak Energy will hold a strategic update event at its Newport Energy Park, offering site tours and presentations from its executive team..

October 7, 2025

Ampeak Energy Financial Close on AW1 Ignites £100m Battery Storage Surge (Video)

AW1 is more than just a battery project. David Taaffe explains how Ampeak Energy’s flagship development has triggered a domino effect across its multi-GWh pipeline — paving the way for..

October 6, 2025

Pennon Group appoints Keith Haslett as Chief Executive Officer

Pennon Group has named Keith Haslett, current CEO of Affinity Water, as its next Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. He will join in 2026, succeeding Susan Davy who is..

October 2, 2025

National Grid expects steady H1 performance ahead of November results

National Grid reported that performance for the six months to 30 September 2025 was in line with expectations, with underlying EPS weighted to the second half...

October 2, 2025

Ampeak Energy secures planning approval for major 250MW battery project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy, in partnership with Econergy, has received conditional planning permission from Newport City Council for the 250MW/1250MWh Afon Wysg 2 battery storage project at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

October 1, 2025

Where scale shifts the balance in energy infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming the unsung infrastructure backbone of the energy transition...

October 1, 2025

Inside the mountain where engineering ambition shapes the energy landscape

Inside a Scottish mountain, a 60-year-old hydro station is proving that bold engineering can still anchor the future of energy...

September 30, 2025

Pennon Group trading update highlights strong return to profitability

Pennon has reported a strong return to profitability for the period 1 April to 25 September 2025, with EBITDA expected to rise by around 60% year on year. The Company..

September 26, 2025

Strengthening Community Ties Through Energy and Water Stewardship

Drax deepens its partnership with Loch Ken Trust, aligning hydropower operations with community safety and environmental stewardship in Dumfries and Galloway...

September 24, 2025

Ampeak Energy marks financial close of AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy has celebrated the financial close of its flagship AW1 Battery Storage Project with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

September 22, 2025

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Utilities

Scotland’s tidal energy turning a new corner

A six‑year maintenance‑free record for seabed turbines off Scotland hints at tidal energy’s transition from pilot to platform...

October 28, 2025

Drax upgrades its mountain power asset

Drax’s £80m overhaul of the 60‑year‑old Cruachan pumped‑storage plant marks a strategic step into the heart of grid flexibility...

October 22, 2025

The Renewables Infrastructure Group signs 10-year power agreement with Virgin Media O2

October 15, 2025

Drax turns to satellite intelligence to trace forest carbon across North America

Drax has partnered with NGIS to use satellite and AI technology to track carbon stored in the forests supplying its North American biomass operations...

October 14, 2025

When Britain’s grid defied expectations

As Britain breaks records in clean energy share, firms like Ampeak Energy could emerge as the hidden glue making large-scale integration feasible...

October 14, 2025

Ampeak Energy and Econergy gain approval for 250MW Afon Wysg 2 project

Ampeak Energy and Econergy International have received formal planning approval from Newport City Council for the 250MW Afon Wysg 2 battery storage project at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

October 13, 2025

Drax Group completes £300m buyback and launches £75m extension tranche

Drax Group has completed its £300 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 47.2 million ordinary shares between August 2024 and October 2025...

October 9, 2025

Ampeak Energy COO on advancing flagship AW1 Battery project at Uskmouth (LON:AMP)

Ampeak Energy Chief Operating Officer David Taaffe spoke with DirectorsTalk to discuss the landmark AW1 battery storage project , the company’s first fully financed, owned and operated facility...

October 8, 2025

Biomass meets energy strategy

Drax is reframing biomass as a long-term asset that supports clean energy, forest resilience, and rural economics...

October 7, 2025

Pennon Group appoints Sir Andrew Haines as Non-Executive Director

Pennon Group has appointed Sir Andrew Haines, former Chief Executive of Network Rail, as a Non-Executive Director from 1 November 2025...

October 7, 2025

Ampeak Energy to host strategic update at Newport Energy Park

Ampeak Energy will hold a strategic update event at its Newport Energy Park, offering site tours and presentations from its executive team..

October 7, 2025

Ampeak Energy Financial Close on AW1 Ignites £100m Battery Storage Surge (Video)

AW1 is more than just a battery project. David Taaffe explains how Ampeak Energy’s flagship development has triggered a domino effect across its multi-GWh pipeline — paving the way for £100 million in future annual revenues...

October 6, 2025

Pennon Group appoints Keith Haslett as Chief Executive Officer

Pennon Group has named Keith Haslett, current CEO of Affinity Water, as its next Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. He will join in 2026, succeeding Susan Davy who is retiring after 18 years with the company...

October 2, 2025

National Grid expects steady H1 performance ahead of November results

National Grid reported that performance for the six months to 30 September 2025 was in line with expectations, with underlying EPS weighted to the second half...

October 2, 2025

Ampeak Energy secures planning approval for major 250MW battery project at Uskmouth

October 1, 2025

Where scale shifts the balance in energy infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming the unsung infrastructure backbone of the energy transition...

October 1, 2025

Inside the mountain where engineering ambition shapes the energy landscape

Inside a Scottish mountain, a 60-year-old hydro station is proving that bold engineering can still anchor the future of energy...

September 30, 2025

Pennon Group trading update highlights strong return to profitability

Pennon has reported a strong return to profitability for the period 1 April to 25 September 2025, with EBITDA expected to rise by around 60% year on year. The Company remains on track to deliver its 7% RORE target, supported by efficient financing and programme efficiencies...

September 26, 2025

Strengthening Community Ties Through Energy and Water Stewardship

Drax deepens its partnership with Loch Ken Trust, aligning hydropower operations with community safety and environmental stewardship in Dumfries and Galloway...

September 24, 2025

Ampeak Energy marks financial close of AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy has celebrated the financial close of its flagship AW1 Battery Storage Project with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

September 22, 2025