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More funding to progress UK nuclear-generated hydrogen project
An EDF-led consortium has been awarded UK government funding to further develop plans to use heat and electricity from Heysham 2 to create hydrogen for use in the production of asphalt and cement. Earlier this year, a feasibility study demonstrated the significant benefit the project would bring in proving how nuclear could power hydrogen electrolysis.
read more... 15/09/2023
EU to launch first phase of world-first CO2 border tax
The European Union starts the initial phase of its plan for the world's first carbon border tax next month, requiring importers to report the CO2 emissions of products sold into Europe, such as steel and cement, or risk financial penalties.
read more... 14/09/2023
EU Parliament passes bill hiking renewable energy targets
European Union lawmakers gave their final approval on Tuesday to legally binding targets to expand renewable energy faster this decade, a central part of Europe's plans to curb climate change and shift away from fossil fuels.
read more... 13/09/2023
BP commits to Germany with $11 billion low-carbon investment push
BP plans to invest up to 10 billion euros ($10.7 billion) in low-carbon fuels, renewables and EV charging in Germany by the end of the decade to rival local power firms, as competition over the energy transition of Europe's largest economy intensifies.
read more... 13/09/2023
Daily (07.09.2023): Gas prices retreated on Wednesday due to postponed strikes at Australian LNG plants
On Wednesday, crude oil prices edged higher as traders expected reductions in U.S. crude due to ongoing production cuts in both Saudi Arabia and Russia. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.6% to $90.60 a barrel, while WTI crude increased by about 1% to $87.54 a barrel.
read more... 07/09/2023