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EU confirms ban to end all Russian coal imports by 10 August
All Russian coal and other solid fossil fuels imports to the EU must stop by 10 August under the bloc’s fifth package of sanctions against Russia in force since Saturday.
read more... 11/04/2022
Germany woos South Africa to replace Russian coal
Germany’s plan to halt all imports of Russian coal this year has deepened market efforts to secure alternative material in the shortest possible time, with South Africa – formerly one of Europe’s main suppliers – one of the most favourable candidates, market participants said.
read more... 15/03/2022
Germany reactivates coal power plants amid Russian gas supply threats
As Germany closes its last nuclear reactors, it is also reactivating old coal power plants to ensure electricity supply security amid Russian threats to turn off the gas tap.
read more... 10/03/2022
Czechs ready to reach deal with Poland over disputed mine
New Czech Environment Minister Anna Hubackova said on Thursday she was ready to hold talks with Poland next week to overcome a dispute over Poland's open-pit coal mine Turow near the two countries' border.
read more... 14/01/2022
France fires up coal power in policy reversal over feared nuclear shortfall
France is to allow its last two operational coal-fired power plants to produce excessive emissions this winter to stave off the threat of electricity shortages resulting from the closure of some nuclear plants.
read more... 12/01/2022