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Power line project postponed, to have effect on supply in Central Norway
An important Norwegian power connection project will be postponed, which will probably lead to an insufficient electricity supply and price increases in central Norway from late 2016, as stated by grid operator Statnett.
read more... 10/07/2014
Daily: German power prices tumbled on higher solar power output
Crude oil prices dropped on Wednesday, with Brent declining as a Libyan oilfield resumed its production and U.S. crude falling on shaking demand for gasoline. Brent crude futures decreased by 66 cents to settle at $108.28 a barrel, after hitting a one-month low of $108.14 during the session, its eighth consecutive fall, the longest strip since May 2010. Brent contract for August delivery was trading at a discount of about 19 cents to the September contract. Meanwhile, U.S. crude eased $1.11 to settle at $102.29 after declining as low as $102.00. The WTI benchmark has dropped for nine straight sessions, its longest streak since December 2009.
read more... 10/07/2014
Daily: European power prices fell on stronger wind power supply
Brent crude slipped more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday, posting its seventh consecutive decline, hitting a one-month low below $109 since Libyan oil exports from two ports were likely to resume and fears eased of supply disruption in Iraq. Brent has slumped more than 5 percent since last month, when the Iraq violence pushed up prices to a nine-month high of $115.71. Brent crude for August delivery dropped by $1.30 to settle at $108.94 a barrel, after hitting a session low of $108.69, while the U.S. benchmark crude fell 13 cents to touch $103.40, hitting an eighth consecutive day of declines.
read more... 09/07/2014
Germany: 50Hertz alone will invest 400-500 million euros in power grid in 2014
German power grid operator 50Hertz intends to make an investment of 400-500 million euros this year to build transmission connections that will convey wind power from Germany's inaccessible regions to its industrial centers to sustain its move from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
read more... 09/07/2014
Chinese offer for Italy grids increases concerns
China's state power grid is one of two bidders for a significant stake in Italy's energy grids, but such a connection might cause problems since the Chinese and Italians both intend to purchase assets around Europe, according to sources familiar with the matter.
read more... 08/07/2014