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Czechs ask French, S.Korean firms for binding bids for up to 4 nuclear blocks
The Czech government said on Wednesday it would seek binding bids to build up to four nuclear power plant units instead of one, widening a long-running tender aimed at keeping nuclear power a big part of the country's energy mix in the coming decades.
read more... 01/02/2024
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EU electricity prices: Will 2024 mark the end of national tariff shields?
Electricity prices on the EU wholesale market have been on a downward trend in recent months, a development some governments see as an opportunity to remove subsidies introduced in response to the energy crisis, while others see as a bad signal for the energy transition.
read more... 26/01/2024
Daily (25.01.2024): Supply concerns and forecasts of a colder weather drove the energy complex higher on Wednesday
Oil prices rose by about 1% on Wednesday after the announcement of a massive contraction in US inventories amid the storm that hit the United States. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $80.04, while WTI crude settled at $75.09 per barrel.
read more... 25/01/2024
Renewable energy growth must accelerate to reach 2030 goal
Global renewable energy capacity is expected to grow by two and a half times by 2030 but governments need to go further to achieve a goal of tripling it by then agreed at United Nations' climate talks, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
read more... 11/01/2024
Hungary aims to extend life of Paks nuclear plant by 20 years
The operator of the Paks nuclear power plant in Hungary has notified the European Union of the country's intention to extend the operating lifetime of the four units to 70 years.
read more... 11/12/2023