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Macron presents France’s long-term ‘nuclear-heavy’ energy plan
Multiplying solar energy capacity tenfold, deploying around fifty offshore wind farms and building six EPR 2 nuclear reactors. These are all part of France’s long-term energy plan President Emmanuel Macron detailed on Thursday (10 February). EURACTIV France reports.
read more... 14/02/2022
Daily (11.02.2022): European Cal’23 power prices fell by over 2% on Thursday amid weaker EUAs, gas
Crude oil prices traded flat on Thursday as market participants awaited the conclusion of indirect nuclear discussions between the US and Iran, which might pave the way for increased crude supplies. Hence, Brent crude steadied at $91.41 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude added 0.3% to $89.88 a barrel.
read more... 11/02/2022
EU has failed to create gold standard for green finance
European countries and companies could end up defining their own standards on green investments if Brussels fails to impose the "gold standard" and classifies spending on gas and nuclear energy as sustainable, a Spanish minister said on Wednesday.
read more... 10/02/2022
Germany considering lawsuit against EU taxonomy
Germany’s vice-chancellor Robert Habeck said on Monday (7 January) that Berlin would examine a contentious proposal by the European Commission to include nuclear power and fossil gas in the EU’s sustainable finance taxonomy before considering a potential lawsuit.
read more... 09/02/2022
Daily (09.02.2022): European spot electricity prices spiked on Tuesday amid French nuclear output cut
Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday as the progress of nuclear deals between Washington and Tehran could result in more Iranian oil supply on the market. Hence, Brent crude fell by $1.91, or 2.1%, to settle at $90.78 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped by $1.96, or 2.1%, to settle at $89.36.
read more... 09/02/2022