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Dutch Government demands early closure of coal power plant to cut emissions
The Dutch Government has demanded the closure of a 650MW coal-fired power plant four years earlier than initially planned.
read more... 11/03/2019
Daily (8.03.2019): WTI futures rose by 0.8% on Thursday, buoyed by OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions against Venezuela and Iran
Crude oil prices added ground on Thursday, supported by ongoing OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions against Venezuela and Iran. However, record high U.S. crude production and uncertainty around global economic growth limited gains. Brent crude edged 0.5% higher at $66.30 a barrel, while WTI futures rose by 0.8% to $56.66 a barrel.
read more... 08/03/2019
National Grid to acquire renewable energy developer Geronimo Energy
UK’s electricity and gas utility National Grid has signed an agreement to acquire Minneapolis, Minnesota-based renewable energy developer Geronimo Energy, for $100m.
read more... 08/03/2019
Global offshore wind capacity hits 22 GW in 2018
The global offshore wind market saw the deployment of 4,988 MW in 2018, which made the year a record one in terms of new capacity additions, shows data released by the World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO).
read more... 08/03/2019
Finnish EPR receives operating licence
The Finnish government today granted utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) an operating licence for the first-of-a-kind EPR at Olkiluoto. Once it enters commercial operation early next year, the 1600 MWe pressurised water reactor will supply some 15% of the country's electricity demand.
read more... 08/03/2019