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ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS
WHY
DATA CENTRES ARE FORCING IRELAND TO RECONSIDER NUCLEAR
The Irish Government is reportedly considering overturning a moratorium on nuclear power that has stood since 1999 as it looks for ways to power its huge fleet of data centres.

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The world is getting more dangerous, which is why we need to prioritise our energy security”
Claire Coutinho Shadow Energy Secretary UK Government
LIBYA
CALLS FOR US $ 40BN TO KICKSTART OIL AND GAS RESURGENCE
Though Libya has the ninth largest oil and gas reserves, its energy economy has been hampered by politics and war for much of the 21st century. Today, with conflicts softening, Tripoli is seeking an investment of US $ 40bn to unlock its resources.

US $ 135m

The amount Octopus Energy paid UK households for domestic solar exports during a record-breaking year of sunshine

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