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.

MeyGen offshore operations underscore readiness for scale

Offshore work at MeyGen shows tidal energy technology is now being deployed and maintained with consistency, supporting readiness for scale...

February 5, 2026

Drax introduces biomass tracker to enhance supply chain transparency

Drax launches new Biomass Tracker, offering data-rich transparency on global feedstock sourcing and carbon impact...

February 4, 2026

SSE Plc Q3 Trading Update: EPS Guidance Maintained

SSE plc reports strong Q3 performance for the nine months to 31 December 2025, with a 64% increase in regulated networks investment and renewable output up 7% year on year...

February 4, 2026

Battery storage is becoming core energy infrastructure

BESS gives investors access to flexible infrastructure that supports modern energy systems and the shift to renewables...

January 30, 2026

Drax signs 250MW battery storage tolling agreement with Fidra Energy

Drax has entered into a 10-year tolling agreement with Fidra Energy for a 250MW (500MWh) battery energy storage system at West Burton in England...

January 30, 2026

Drax strengthens flexibility ambitions with Flexitricity acquisition

Drax’s planned acquisition of Flexitricity boosts its positioning in the UK flexibility and storage market...

January 27, 2026

Ampeak Energy gains full approval for Mey BESS

Mey BESS approved, clearing the way for Ampeak’s next major UK battery project...

January 26, 2026

Drax expands FlexGen platform with Flexitricity acquisition

Drax has signed an agreement to acquire Flexitricity, an Edinburgh-based provider of optimisation and route-to-market services for flexible energy assets...

January 21, 2026

Drax secures biomass supply agreement for US aviation fuel project

Drax signs deal to supply biomass for new US plant aiming to produce carbon-negative aviation fuel...

January 20, 2026

Scottish Ministers grant consent for Ampeak Energy’s Mey BESS battery project

Scottish Ministers have granted Section 36 consent for Ampeak Energy’s Mey BESS Project, enabling the construction of a 300MW/1,200MWh battery energy storage facility in the north of Scotland...

January 19, 2026

Drax deepens community ties in the US south with fundraising drive

Drax boosts US community ties with record local fundraising for child and family services...

January 15, 2026

Battery storage becomes strategic asset in power and infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming a strategic investment in energy resilience and clean power integration...

January 13, 2026

Drax builds local links through seasonal initiative at Cruachan Visitor Centre

Drax hosted a fundraising event at its Cruachan Visitor Centre, supporting Oban RNLI and reinforcing community ties near a key energy site...

January 13, 2026

Drax recognised for leadership in Climate and Forestry Reporting

Drax has achieved a rare double A rating from CDP, showing it is delivering on both climate and forestry disclosure...

January 8, 2026

Wave and tidal energy are now a real option for the grid

Tidal and wave energy are gaining attention for one clear reason, they generate clean electricity on a fixed, reliable schedule...

January 8, 2026

SSEN Transmission secures £1bn green loan for Scottish grid upgrades

SSEN Transmission has secured a £1 billion, 12-year bank facility backed by an £800 million guarantee from the UK Government’s National Wealth Fund to support four major grid upgrade projects in the north of Scotland...

December 19, 2025

Drax locks in a new future for its power station

A new contract repositions Drax as a strategic flex provider to the UK grid, while preserving future options in carbon capture and digital infrastructure...

December 18, 2025

Why battery storage is entering a new investment phase

Battery storage is moving from the sidelines to the centre of energy investment as falling costs and new revenue models reshape the market...

December 18, 2025

Ampeak Energy completes offshore turbine works at MeyGen Tidal project

Ampeak Energy and Proteus Marine Renewables have completed a new phase of offshore inspection, maintenance and redeployment at the MeyGen tidal stream project in Scotland’s Pentland Firth...

December 18, 2025

Centrica Plc agrees sale of Spirit Energy assets to Serica

Centrica has announced the sale of Spirit Energy’s remaining interests in the Cygnus gas field and other producing assets in the Southern North Sea to Serica Energy...

December 16, 2025

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

4 February 2026

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4 February 2026

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23 January 2026

Drax expands FlexGen platform with Flexitricity acquisition

21 January 2026

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6 February 2026

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

4 February 2026

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4 February 2026

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MeyGen offshore operations underscore readiness for scale

Offshore work at MeyGen shows tidal energy technology is now being deployed and maintained with consistency, supporting readiness for scale...

February 5, 2026

Drax introduces biomass tracker to enhance supply chain transparency

Drax launches new Biomass Tracker, offering data-rich transparency on global feedstock sourcing and carbon impact...

February 4, 2026

SSE Plc Q3 Trading Update: EPS Guidance Maintained

SSE plc reports strong Q3 performance for the nine months to 31 December 2025, with a 64% increase in regulated networks investment and renewable output up 7% year on year...

February 4, 2026

Battery storage is becoming core energy infrastructure

BESS gives investors access to flexible infrastructure that supports modern energy systems and the shift to renewables...

January 30, 2026

Drax signs 250MW battery storage tolling agreement with Fidra Energy

Drax has entered into a 10-year tolling agreement with Fidra Energy for a 250MW (500MWh) battery energy storage system at West Burton in England...

January 30, 2026

Drax strengthens flexibility ambitions with Flexitricity acquisition

Drax’s planned acquisition of Flexitricity boosts its positioning in the UK flexibility and storage market...

January 27, 2026

Ampeak Energy gains full approval for Mey BESS

Mey BESS approved, clearing the way for Ampeak’s next major UK battery project...

January 26, 2026

Drax expands FlexGen platform with Flexitricity acquisition

Drax has signed an agreement to acquire Flexitricity, an Edinburgh-based provider of optimisation and route-to-market services for flexible energy assets...

January 21, 2026

Drax secures biomass supply agreement for US aviation fuel project

Drax signs deal to supply biomass for new US plant aiming to produce carbon-negative aviation fuel...

January 20, 2026

Scottish Ministers grant consent for Ampeak Energy’s Mey BESS battery project

Scottish Ministers have granted Section 36 consent for Ampeak Energy’s Mey BESS Project, enabling the construction of a 300MW/1,200MWh battery energy storage facility in the north of Scotland...

January 19, 2026

Drax deepens community ties in the US south with fundraising drive

Drax boosts US community ties with record local fundraising for child and family services...

January 15, 2026

Battery storage becomes strategic asset in power and infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming a strategic investment in energy resilience and clean power integration...

January 13, 2026

Drax builds local links through seasonal initiative at Cruachan Visitor Centre

Drax hosted a fundraising event at its Cruachan Visitor Centre, supporting Oban RNLI and reinforcing community ties near a key energy site...

January 13, 2026

Drax recognised for leadership in Climate and Forestry Reporting

Drax has achieved a rare double A rating from CDP, showing it is delivering on both climate and forestry disclosure...

January 8, 2026

Wave and tidal energy are now a real option for the grid

Tidal and wave energy are gaining attention for one clear reason, they generate clean electricity on a fixed, reliable schedule...

January 8, 2026

SSEN Transmission secures £1bn green loan for Scottish grid upgrades

December 19, 2025

Drax locks in a new future for its power station

A new contract repositions Drax as a strategic flex provider to the UK grid, while preserving future options in carbon capture and digital infrastructure...

December 18, 2025

Why battery storage is entering a new investment phase

Battery storage is moving from the sidelines to the centre of energy investment as falling costs and new revenue models reshape the market...

December 18, 2025

Ampeak Energy completes offshore turbine works at MeyGen Tidal project

Ampeak Energy and Proteus Marine Renewables have completed a new phase of offshore inspection, maintenance and redeployment at the MeyGen tidal stream project in Scotland’s Pentland Firth...

December 18, 2025

Centrica Plc agrees sale of Spirit Energy assets to Serica

Centrica has announced the sale of Spirit Energy’s remaining interests in the Cygnus gas field and other producing assets in the Southern North Sea to Serica Energy...