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UK fossil fuel use drops to lowest level since 1957
A new report has revealed that UK electricity generation from fossil fuels has fallen to the lowest level since 1957. Analysis from Carbon Brief, published on 3 January, shows a 22% year-on-year drop in fossil fuel usage in 2023, meaning fossil fuels account for just 33% of the UK’s energy mix.
read more... 04/01/2024
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Portugal's renewable energy production hit new record in 2023
Renewable power sources supplied 61% of Portugal's electricity in 2023, up from 49% a year earlier, hitting a new record thanks to periods of heavy rains, strong winds and good doses of sunshine, grid operator REN said on Tuesday.
read more... 03/01/2024
EIB offers $242m for Polish power network upgrade
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide $242m (€219m) to modernise Poland’s electricity distribution network Enea.
read more... 02/01/2024
Daily (27.12.2023): European spot electricity prices rocketed amid weaker wind generation
Crude oil prices surged more than 2% on Tuesday, hitting their monthly peak. The increase was due to fears of shipping disruptions following further Red Sea ship attacks and hopes of interest rate cuts boosting economic growth and fuel demand. Hence, Brent crude traded at $81.07 a barrel, while WTI crude traded at $75.57 a barrel.
read more... 27/12/2023
Daily (22.12.2023): Geopolitical situation driven by Red Sea shipping disruptions boosted forward gas and electricity prices on Thursday
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a decline, influenced by concerns that the demand for oil could be undermined in the coming year by the possibility of an economic recession. Additionally, the downward pressure on prices was exacerbated by Angola's announcement of its withdrawal from the OPEC. As a result, Brent crude closed at $79.39, and WTI crude settled at $73.89 per barrel, both contracts edging around 0.4% lower.
read more... 22/12/2023