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European renewable GOO demand up by 8pc in 2020
Cancellation of renewable GOOs in the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) hub increased by 8pc year on year to 735.1TWh in 2020, a record high and up from 332.6TWh in 2015 and 182.4TWh in 2010. Demand continues to outstrip supply, with 761.8TWh of renewable GOOs issued in 2020, up from 649.8TWh in 2019, 367.9TWh in 2015 and 25.5TWh in 2010.
read more... 17/02/2021
Daily (12.02.2021): Energy prices retreated on Thursday after hitting record highs
Crude oil prices edged lower on Thursday following the downward revision of the global demand outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Consequently, Brent oil slipped by 0.5% to $61.14 a barrel, while WTI crude lost 0.8% to trade at $58.24 a barrel.
read more... 12/02/2021
German, Canadian reactors set new world records
The single-unit Grohnde nuclear power plant in Germany has produced more than 400 terawatt hours of electricity since it started up in 1984 - the only reactor to have achieved this milestone. Meanwhile, unit 1 of Canada's Darlington nuclear power plant has set a new world record with 1106 consecutive days of continuous operation.
read more... 09/02/2021
Daily (08.02.2021): European carbon prices gained 2.5% on Friday, reaching another record-high
Oil prices edged higher on Friday, as OPEC members maintained optimism regarding recovery of global demand for black gold, at the same time continuing to enforce supply control policies. As a result, Brent crude increased by 0.9% to $59.34 a barrel, and WTI oil closed 1.1% higher at $56.85 a barrel.
read more... 08/02/2021
UK electricity prices hit record level as Britain's big freeze looms
Britain’s electricity prices have soared to an all-time high with gas also surging to a three-year record ahead of sub-zero temperatures forecast for much of the UK next week.
read more... 13/01/2021