A surge of cyber security for the energy sector
By Eleanor Barlow, Content Manager, SecurityHQ With a rapid transition towards renewable energy, the Energy sector has an increased reliance on technology. This makes it particularly vulnerable with regards to cyber security, as it depend on interconnected systems and digital technologies that make interactions a breeding ground for threats such as ransomware, and phishing attacks. […]
CEBR: Risk of recession in Europe ‘rises to 40%’ as Putin turns off the gas
The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) estimates the risk of a recession in Europe this winter at approximately 40% as a result of Russian energy taps being closed shut as part of sanctions against the Putin regime. Last week, Germany triggered stage two of its emergency gas plan, following a significant reduction in […]
UK vs EU Energy Security Policy: What you need to know
By David Kipling, CEO – On-Site Energy In April 2022 the UK published its Energy Security Strategy. The key aim of the strategy is for the UK to achieve long-term independence from foreign energy sources and decarbonise the nation’s power supply. The main initiatives of the strategy are investment in nuclear generation and offshore wind, the […]