Energy investment firm Ocean Nuclear today announced the launch of a $5bn (£3.8bn) nuclear energy industry fundraising roadshow in London. The Chinese company has negotiated nuclear infrastructure projects in more than 20 countries and will use 144 meetings at the roadshow to raise money for the programmes. Ocean Nuclear has backing from firms including Silk Road Energy, which aims to raise $80m, and has been backed by the Belt and Road initiative, which has links to former Prime Minister David Cameron. Read more: David Cameron put in charge of a £1bn fund to build better roads – in China Other funding partners include the Sunac China Infrastructure Fund, which is looking to raise $2bn. Zhen Qiu, Chairman, Ocean Nuclear, commented: We hope that together the summit and the roadshow will act as a catalyst for Sino-British nuclear cooperation and for investment and advancement in our industry. With some strong brands from the world of infrastructure investment … [Read more...] about Chinese firm launches $5bn London nuclear energy industry fundraising roadshow
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PM: 2 main networks of Armenia’s energy sector shall not be owned by same proprietor
YEREVAN. – The two main networks of Armenia’s energy sector shall not be under the proprietorship of the same proprietor. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted the aforementioned at Friday’s Cabinet session of the government. He noted this reflecting on the decision with respect to keeping the High Voltage Electric Networks (HVEN) company under state ownership. “We have to soon make a decision very quickly about the method of management of the HVENs,” the PM said, in particular. In his words, any individual or company associated with the authorities shall not be involved in the process of their privatization, or management. “Let’s rule out that any offshore company may be involved,” Pashinyan stated, in particular. “All that should be done in an open, transparent tender. “And as for whether the company will be state-owned or private, it’s a separate matter of discussion because there is a matter of investments … [Read more...] about PM: 2 main networks of Armenia’s energy sector shall not be owned by same proprietor
Sea Scouts see the light with £2,000 energy company grant
Members of 6th Gainsborough Sea Scouts and the wider community are celebrating after receiving a grant for almost £2,000 from E.ON’s Energising Communities Fund to enable it to replace the lighting at its headquarters. The grant has been used to upgrade the existing lights at the headquarters to energy efficient LED lighting which it hopes will reduce energy usage and costs for the Sea Scout group.It’s also hoped that the new lighting will help the group to reinforce what the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have learned about being energy efficient whilst working for their Global Challenge badges.Jonathan Swatton, group scout leader at 6th Gainsborough Sea Scouts, said: “We’re thrilled to have been awarded the grant from E.ON’s fund and we’re really excited to see the impacts the new LED lighting is going to have on our energy usage and running costs.“Our building is used on a regular basis by a variety of community groups and they’re … [Read more...] about Sea Scouts see the light with £2,000 energy company grant
High energy dance fantasy at Crawley
Following their World Tour, Flawless are back in the UK performing even bigger and jaw-dropping routines than ever before! Stars of the smash-hit movies Street Dance 3D 1 & 2 and two-time winners of the World Dance Championships, Flawless came to the fore on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent a few years ago and their popularity has continued to rise ever since.This fantastically high energy, acrobat-fused, feel good, family show follows the journey of 10 Big Dreamers, seeking the opportunity to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the Intergalactic Dream Ship. The passengers soon realise, that with every dream comes a dark reality, ultimately turning their dreams into nightmares. Upon learning this the team must now battle their way back to reality to complete the journey home or risk their minds being forever lost and trapped in the Realm of Dreams. The message behind the show: Team Work Makes the Dream WorkTo buy tickets go to The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 and … [Read more...] about High energy dance fantasy at Crawley
Everything you need to know to save hundreds on your energy
Power crazy energy giants have raised bills by up to 6.7% in “price hike fortnight”, with SSE the latest of the Big Six to announce increases. And now consumer champion Which? is urging households to take control and make big savings by switching to smaller companies offering cheaper deals. The average household pays £1,200 a year for gas and electricity, not including those latest rises. Mark Todd, co-founder of switching service energyhelpline, said: “If you stay on an expensive standard tariff you are basically burning your money every time you turn on the heating. “Don’t do it. Switch and get a bargain tariff not a pricey one. Think of this – would you like your supplier to have the £200 to £300 of savings or do you want it?” Read More Energy price hikes so far in 2018 But, with so many small firms offering energy, how do you know which is best, are they as good as the bigger firms, how easy is it and what are the pitfalls? … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know to save hundreds on your energy