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European summit to spur wind energy production in North Sea
Nine European countries are holding a summit Monday aimed at scaling up wind power generation in the North Sea, spurred by the fall-out of the Ukraine war and the push for renewables.
read more... 24/04/2023
Record $63 billion raised from carbon allowance sales in 2023
Governments globally raised a record $63 billion from the sale of carbon allowances in emission trading systems in 2022, as many countries increased ambitions to cut pollution despite record high energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a report said on Wednesday.
read more... 22/03/2023
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EU bans Russians from booking gas storage
The EU has banned Russian nationals and companies from booking capacity in the bloc's natural gas storage facilities in its latest sanctions to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
read more... 01/03/2023
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Belgium to extend life of two nuclear reactors by 10 years
Belgium has reached an agreement with French utility Engie to extend the life of two nuclear reactors by 10 years, the prime minister said on Monday, overturning a plan to exit nuclear power in 2025 as the war in Ukraine has changed energy strategy.
read more... 11/01/2023
Daily (02.01.2023): European power prices fell on Friday amid surging wind generation and muted demand
Oil prices were bullish on Friday to end a volatile 2022, as Russia's war in Ukraine shook global markets, boosted global inflation, and fueled recession fears despite most economies emerging from coronavirus lockdowns. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 4.4% to $85.91 a barrel and WTI oil rose by 2.3% to $80.26 a barrel.
read more... 02/01/2023