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Daily: European spot electricity prices firm, while forwards decline tracking weaker coal
Crude oil futures boosted on Wednesday, attaining 2016 highs above $50 a barrel and closing up for a third consecutive day on worries about sabotage oil facilities in Nigeria, although an increase in U.S. gasoline inventories amid peak summer demand could drag down prices. Brent crude rose by $1.07 to end at $52.51 a barrel. It prolonged gains in post-settlement trade, hitting $52.60 a barrel by 3:55 p.m. EDT (1955 GMT), and the highest level since October. WTI crude futures climbed 87 cents, or 1.7 percent, to close at $51.23 a barrel. The session peak was $51.34, the highest level since July.
read more... 09/06/2016
China inks a deal with Sudan to build African nation's first nuclear power plant
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Sudan have inked a framework agreement for the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the east African country, aimed to cover the increasing power demand.
read more... 26/05/2016
Renewables could transform the heating sector in Europe by 2040
Renewable sources could supply 49% of the energy used to heat Europe’s households by 2040, reducing natural gas demand and helping to slash carbon dioxide emissions, said the U.S. energy consulting firm IHS.
read more... 13/05/2016
Germany declares has secured back-up electricity for next winter
Germany has secured the estimated 5,400 megawatts (MW) of back-up electricity it requires for the coming winter to deal with supply variations and demand peaks, as stated by the energy regulator on Monday.
read more... 03/05/2016
Vattenfall demands Sweden to abolish nuclear tax to save reactors
State-owned Swedish utility Vattenfall called on Wednesday to end tax on nuclear power in Sweden to avoid early closure of its loss-making nuclear reactors and probable increase in electricity prices.
read more... 28/04/2016