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Commissioning work to fill first Nord Stream 2 gas string to begin June 11
Commissioning work to fill the first string of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to Germany with gas is to begin on June 11, the developer of the project said June 10.
read more... 11/06/2021
Northvolt expands gigafactory plans to 60GWh
Northvolt plans to increase capacity at its gigafactory in Ett, Sweden, to 60GWh, up from an original plan of 40GWh, citing rising demand for its batteries. This would push up Northvolt's total planned European battery production capacity to 150GWh by 2030. The factory is expected to begin partial operations by the end of this year. Northvolt expects to build at least two additional gigafactories in Europe to meet its capacity goals and is exploring the possibility of building one of them in Germany.
read more... 10/06/2021
German climate plan draft looks to raise 2030 solar, wind targets
Germany's government is considering lifting 2030 targets for solar and onshore wind by 50 GW and 24 GW respectively, according to a leaked document seen by S&P Global Platts June 4.
read more... 07/06/2021
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Eleven EU countries oppose plan to prolong gas project funding
Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and eight other countries will reject a plan to prolong European Union support for cross-border natural gas projects, and instead push for rules to exclude fossil fuels, according to a document seen by Reuters.
read more... 02/06/2021
Germany shortlists 62 hydrogen projects with 2 GW capacity for IPCEI state aid
Germany has shortlisted 62 hydrogen production and infrastructure projects as Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI), the energy ministry said May 28.
read more... 31/05/2021