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Daily (30.01.2024): European carbon prices plummeted to 22-month low on Monday amid speculative selling and sluggish demand
On Monday, oil prices fell on Monday as concerns about heightened tensions in the Middle East were balanced out by the liquidation of China's major real estate developer, perceived as a discouraging indication for demand. As a result, Brent crude settled 1.4% lower at $82.40, while WTI crude dropped by about 1.6% to stand at $76.78 per barrel.
read more... 30/01/2024
Renewables roll-out in France too slow to meet EU targets
France saw a faster rate of renewables deployment from 2021, but things slowed down from 5.3 gigawatt (GW) to 4.5 GW between 2022 and 2023.
read more... 29/01/2024
Equinor, Orsted bid for better contract in NY offshore wind auction
New York State said on Friday it received bids to supply power from three offshore wind projects in its expedited fourth solicitation that allowed developers to exit old contracts and re-offer projects at higher prices.
read more... 29/01/2024
Daily (29.01.2024): Oil and gas prices rose on Friday amid concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices closed higher on Friday following an attack on a British tanker by Yemeni Houthi rebels, reigniting concerns about potential disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies. Consequently, Brent crude settled 1.4% higher at $83.55, while WTI crude ended at $78.01 per barrel, marking around a 1% daily gain.
read more... 29/01/2024
Daily (19.01.2024): Oil prices jumped by about 2% on Thursday amid supply tightness fears
On Thursday, oil prices jumped by around 2%, driven by indications of tightening supply and escalating crisis in the Middle East. Market participants noted that an increasing number of ships avoiding the Red Sea were beginning to disrupt flows, adding additional pressure to the market. Thus, Brent crude settled at $79.10, while WTI crude ended at $74.08 per barrel, both contracts marking a 2% daily increase.
read more... 19/01/2024