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Repsol brings Norway's Yme oil field back on stream after 20 years
Spanish energy firm Repsol started oil production at Norway’s Yme field on Monday, the company said in a statement, applying new technology to bring the North Sea petroleum reservoir back on stream 20 years after it was first abandoned.
read more... 26/10/2021
Daily (05.10.2021): European electricity prices rocketed on Monday amid low renewables output, surging gas prices
Oil prices prolonged their rally, to hit a three-year high on Monday following OPEC+ decision to stick with its current output policy as demand for petroleum rebounds. Hence, Brent crude soared by $1.98, or 2.5%, to settle at $81.26 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude settled up $1.74, or 2.3%, to $77.62 a barrel.
read more... 05/10/2021
Europe Is Subsidizing Its Way Into Electric Vehicle Leadership
As Europe looks to lead the world in electric vehicle (EV) uptake, many governments are incentivizing the switch from traditionally-fuelled cars to electric alternatives, hoping to end the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles and get on the path to net-zero carbon emissions over the next decade. As major automotive manufacturers catch up with niche EV brands such as Tesla, Europe is ready to build up its EV market through incentives such as subsidies, free electric charging options, tax breaks, and a wide variety of EV options for consumers. Several European countries are now leading the way for EV promotion, racing to get ahead of rich Asian nations and North American competitors also looking to make the shift.
read more... 09/09/2021
Norwegian government proposes overhaul of petroleum tax system
Norway's government has proposed overhauling taxation of its oil and gas firmsby scrapping some incentives, it said in a surprise announcement on Tuesday, further heating up a pre-election debate over the future of the country's top industry.
read more... 02/09/2021
Europe to boost battery production as electric shift accelerates
As electric car sales take off and petrol engines face being phased out by 2035, Europe is looking to develop its own battery production base.
read more... 27/07/2021