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European Commission and industry leaders to invest €3.7 billion in biomass energy
The European Commission, in collaboration with industry companies, including Coca Cola, is investing as much as €3.7 billion in order to use untapped biomass and wastes resources in Europe to generate fossil- free and greener products.
read more... 11/07/2014
National Grid: Electricity prices could increase twofold within 20 years
Electricity prices could double by 2035, while gas prices might increase by 43%, according to analysis released by the National Grid.
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Daily: Crude oil prices rebound after long losing strip
Crude oil prices recovered from a long losing streak on Thursday as traders bought back contracts to secure their profits. Brent crude increased 39 cents to settle at $108.67 a barrel, rebounding after eight days of losses, the longest slump since 2010. U.S. crude rose 64 cents to close at $102.93 a barrel, recovering from a nine-day losing strip, the longest slide since late 2009.
read more... 11/07/2014
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