Fossil fuel workers' fate and charged debates mark week of mixed signals for energy

Government and industry leaders championed plans to reduce dependence on gas while a union leader called for a more cohesive plan to bolster the supply chain and create skilled jobs

(Left to right) International Energy Week panel moderator Anna MacLaren, E.ON UK chief executive Chris Norbury, GMB union general secretary Gary Smith and World Nuclear Association director general Sama Bilbao y Leon, speaking at IE Week 2025 in London.
(Left to right) International Energy Week panel moderator Anna MacLaren, E.ON UK chief executive Chris Norbury, GMB union general secretary Gary Smith and World Nuclear Association director general Sama Bilbao y Leon, speaking at IE Week 2025 in London.Photo: INTERNATIONAL ENERGY WEEK/ENERGY INSTITUTE
Published 3 March 2025, 10:11Updated 3 March 2025, 10:11
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