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EU countries at odds over possible gas price cap

European Union countries were at odds on Wednesday over whether to cap gas prices in the bloc, with France, Belgium and 13 other states stepping up their call for the move opposed by Germany and others.

read more... 29/09/2022

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Germany weighs nationalising gas importer Sefe

Germany is looking at nationalising gas importer Sefe, previously Gazprom Germania, to protect it from bankruptcy, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday, a day after Berlin moved to nationalise top gas importer Uniper

read more... 23/09/2022

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Germany takes 99% Uniper stake as takeover confirmed

The German government will acquire 99% of the country’s struggling utility Uniper following a takeover deal agreed with its Finnish parent Fortum, the companies confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

read more... 21/09/2022

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Germany to subsidise basic level of power for homes, businesses

Germany plans to subsidise a basic level of electricity usage for households and set aside cheaper power for small and medium-sized businesses, according to measures set out in an Economy Ministry paper seen by Reuters on Thursday.

read more... 09/09/2022

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Germany introduces steps to boost renewable energy expansion

Germany's government will introduce further measures to promote the expansion of renewable energy, including a new solar power tender and improving biogas plant regulations, a draft law showed on Tuesday, as Berlin seeks alternatives for Russian gas.

read more... 07/09/2022

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