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EU may become as hooked on China batteries as it was on Russian energy
The European Union could become as dependent on China for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells by 2030 as it was on Russia for energy before the war in Ukraine unless it takes strong measures, a paper prepared for EU leaders said.
read more... 18/09/2023
France readies to integrate EU climate targets into its energy strategy
Paris will incorporate EU climate targets in its upcoming environmental and energy planning laws, Energy Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher’s entourage said this week, playing down delays in submitting France’s updated National Energy and Climate Plan to Brussels.
read more... 18/09/2023
Germany’s hydrogen import bill estimated at €1.2-7bn by 2030
Germany will not be able to meet all of its hydrogen demand from piped gas, the cheapest way of transporting hydrogen, forcing the country to rely on costlier shipping options instead, according to a new study by influential think-tank Agora Energiewende.
read more... 18/09/2023
Daily (15.09.2023): Brent crude soared by 2% to $93.70, the highest level since November, supported by supply concerns and strong demand
Oil prices climbed by 2% on Thursday, again reaching their highest level since November, boosted by fears of insufficient supply in the face of persistent demand for oil. As a result, Brent crude settled at $93.70 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $90.16 a barrel.
read more... 15/09/2023
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French power tariffs could rise by 10% in early 2024
French electricity tariffs could rise by up to 10% in early 2024, the country's energy regulator said on Thursday, while cautioning it was too early to say exactly how much inflation-hit consumers will have to pay to keep the lights on next year.
read more... 15/09/2023