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UK: Renewables and nuclear record hit by major producers
Renewables and nuclear record hit by major producers The share of low carbon electricity generation by big electricity producers increased by 7.2% to a record high of 50% in the second quarter of this year, as indicated by new data published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
read more... 04/09/2017
Daily (04.09.2017): European carbon prices dropped by 1.8% on Friday, registering a 4.2% weekly loss
Oil prices rose on Friday, supported by a decline in the U.S. crude oil stocks last week, as refineries raised output with the approach of Harvey. Natural disasters are generally negative over the medium-term due to demand destruction, but in the short term the market reacts to the shortage of supply. Brent crude edged 0.7% up to settle at $52.75, while the WTI price grew by 0.13% at $47.29 a barrel.
read more... 04/09/2017
Discussions between Italian Eni and Iran on oil and gas projects
A feasibility study is expected by Eni (Italy) on the expansion of oil and gas fields in Iran. There have already been concluded two agreements on the matter in question. The results of the studies will be available within 6 months.
read more... 04/09/2017
Oil exploration is a key issue for voters in Norwegian parliamentary election
The Green party pledges to stop oil exploration in Norway and phase out production within 15 years. Norway's number one industry accounts for half of national exports and employs over 180,000 people. The greens have been gradually gathering support over the past 4 years and are polling at about 5% of the votes, underlining changes in Norwegian society and divisions over the future of oil.
read more... 01/09/2017
Finland will close most of coal power industry and will increase carbon taxes in 2018
Finland has a goal to get rid of coal as an energy source by 2030. To achieve this new legislation will be approved next year, imposing a ban on the coal plants, however leaving "room for maneuver" to ensure the security of supply. Some coal-fired power plants could still be available, to avoid the risk of blackouts.
read more... 01/09/2017