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Irina Slav on energy

Irina Slav on energy

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Independent energy journalist on oil, gas, power, and policy with fundamentals.

EU Considers Gas Price Cap to Reduce Bills
News•Mar 11, 2026

EU Considers Gas Price Cap to Reduce Bills

The European Commission is evaluating a gas‑price cap to dilute gas’s influence on electricity pricing across the bloc, as announced by President Ursula von der Leyen. The measure is intended to curb soaring power bills for households and industry. Critics warn that limiting gas prices could push generators toward coal, undermining climate goals. The proposal remains in the consultation stage, with legal and timing details yet to be defined.

By Irina Slav on energy
Hello? Calling About a Glut.
News•Mar 9, 2026

Hello? Calling About a Glut.

IEA chief Fatih Birol told markets there is ample oil, emphasizing that the current challenge is logistical rather than a supply glut. The comment came as a tanker blockage in the Persian Gulf sparked fears of excess inventories. Birol also...

By Irina Slav on energy
Good News, Bad News, Stupid News
News•Mar 4, 2026

Good News, Bad News, Stupid News

Barclays released a research paper flagging the risk of stranded transition assets, suggesting that wind and solar projects could lose value despite soaring oil and gas prices. The paper arrives amid heightened geopolitical tension in the Middle East, which has...

By Irina Slav on energy
A Cartload of Fertiliser
News•Feb 25, 2026

A Cartload of Fertiliser

European carbon prices have slumped from over €92 to about €72 per tonne, eroding the financial incentive for low‑carbon fertilizer production. The author highlights a stark price contrast by purchasing five kilograms of Russian NPK fertilizer for €6.60, underscoring how...

By Irina Slav on energy
UK Cuts Electricity Bills by Raising Taxes
News•Feb 25, 2026

UK Cuts Electricity Bills by Raising Taxes

Britain’s energy regulator announced that electricity bills will hit their lowest level in almost two years starting in April. The decline stems from a policy shift that moves a portion of renewable‑energy support costs from consumer bills onto general taxation....

By Irina Slav on energy
Germany Puts Wind, Solar on the Hook for Grid Connections
News•Feb 9, 2026

Germany Puts Wind, Solar on the Hook for Grid Connections

The episode examines a draft German law that would require wind and solar developers to cover the costs of connecting their projects to the electricity grid, a move prompted by a surge of connection requests, especially from large‑scale battery storage...

By Irina Slav on energy