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Germany earmarks $3 billion for decarbonisation subsidies
The German government has earmarked up to 2.8 billion euros ($3.1 billion) to support 15 industrial companies in their bid to decarbonise under its first round of "climate protection contracts", the economy ministry said on Tuesday.
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'Age of electricity' to follow looming fossil fuel peak
The world is on the brink of a new age of electricity with fossil fuel demand set to peak by the end of the decade, meaning surplus oil and gas supplies could drive investment into green energy, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.
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EU energy ministers discuss Ukraine energy crisis, Russian LNG
EU energy ministers met in Luxembourg on Tuesday to discuss the bloc's rising Russian LNG imports, Ukraine's energy shortages ahead of winter and how to balance energy prices across member states, officials said.
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Daily (15.10.2024): Oil prices edged down by over 2%, weighed down by disappointing Chinese economic data
Oil prices dropped by over 2% on Monday, pressured by disappointing Chinese economic data and military exercises launched by Beijing around Taiwan. Brent crude closed at $77.46 per barrel, while WTI crude settled at $73.83 per barrel.
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Government urged to approve Sizewell C without delay
The leaders of two major UK unions, Prospect and GMB, are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quickly approve the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk.
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