Helen Ward

Helen Ward writes about energy with a focus on electricity markets, oil and gas, renewable power, nuclear developments, and changes in energy policy. She follows supply trends, pricing developments, major projects, and government decisions. Helen's reporting connects immediate energy stories with the wider market and policy factors that help explain why they matter.
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Brent Crude Reclaims $110 as Middle East Tensions Escalate

The immediate catalyst for the price jump was a report that Saudi Arabia-led forces had intercepted and destroyed missiles aimed…

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EU Proposes Tax Relief and Storage Coordination to Manage Middle East Energy Shock

The core of the new strategy, detailed in draft proposals seen by Reuters, centers on fiscal flexibility and logistical coordination…

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Oil Prices Rise on Saudi Aramco Attack Reports and Hormuz Tensions

Reports indicated that Saudi Arabia faced fresh security challenges, with specific attention on the safety of its major oil infrastructure.…

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Russia Moves to Finalize Direct Diesel Exports to United States

The move follows recent diplomatic discussions between Russian and American officials, which have centered on bilateral energy cooperation. Russian leadership…

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NNPC interest costs on crude-backed debt surge 171% to N687bn as liabilities hit N8.2tn

Forward sale agreements allow NNPC to secure immediate liquidity by selling future crude oil production at a discount. In 2025,…

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Fuel distribution delays trigger multi-hour queues at Bali petrol stations

The immediate effect on local energy security has been a strain on retail availability, though authorities state that supplies are…

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Fuel Distribution Disruptions and Rising Jet Costs Strain Bali’s Tourism Economy

The shortage affects both subsidized and premium fuel grades. At a station on Jalan Raya Sesetan in Denpasar, motorists who…

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Meralco Ordered to Refund 2.64 Billion Pesos After Overcharging Customers

The financial correction stems from a discrepancy in the distribution component of the electricity bill. Between January and June 2026,…

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Italy Senate approves framework law for nuclear energy return after four decades

These upcoming regulations will cover key areas including authorization and licensing procedures for power plants, safety standards, waste management provisions,…

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Vattenfall selects Rolls-Royce SMR for Sweden’s first new nuclear plant in four decades

The decision marks the culmination of a three-year evaluation process that assessed 75 different technological options. The final shortlist narrowed…

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