Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


UK Energy Bills Go Up

August 20, 2024

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Michael Tanner discusses the potential rise in UK energy bills this winter, with prices possibly increasing by 9% to an average of £1,714 due to a new energy price cap forecast. He also covers a U.S. House hearing that revealed the potential for up to 48 wind blade failures per year from offshore wind turbines, raising environmental concerns. Tanner briefly touches on the recent drop in oil prices to $73.79, and mentions Apache's exploration of a $1 billion sale of its Permian assets.


Highlights of the Podcast


00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Winter squeeze: Average energy bills could jump to £1,714

03:36 - House Hearing Reveals U.S. Could Experience 48 Wind Blade Failures Per Year

09:36 - Markets Update

10:21 - Oil falls by more than $2 a barrel on Gaza ceasefire talks and weak Chinese economy

11:41 - Oil producer APA explores $1-billion sale of Permian assets, sources say

13:17 - Outro


Please see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.


Winter squeeze: Average energy bills could jump to £1,714


House Hearing Reveals U.S. Could Experience 48 Wind Blade Failures Per Year


Oil falls by more than $2 a barrel on Gaza ceasefire talks and weak Chinese economy


Oil producer APA explores $1-billion sale of Permian assets, sources say


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