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Germany shuts down 15 coal-fired power plants
Germany shut down 15 coal-fired power plants over Easter to ensure that the country would meet its climate neutrality targets, with Economy Minister Robert Habeck saying that the plants were “neither necessary nor economical”.
read more... 02/04/2024
Large electrical heat pumps can be key to decarbonising Europe’s industry
Though the EU has focused much of its industrial decarbonisation drive on the production and use of hydrogen, in a factory west of Milan, Italy, a quiet revolution is underway – the electrification of lower-temperature heat.
read more... 01/04/2024
Daily (29.03.2024): Oil prices climbed by about 2% on Thursday ahead of a long Easter weekendamid geopolitical tensions and supply concerns
On Thursday, oil prices increased ahead of a long weekend during which many markets will be closed. The rise was attributed to concerns about potential supply shortages from various regions around the world due to geopolitical tensions. Consequently, Brent crude rebounded by 1.6% to settle at $87.48 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $83.17 a barrel, climbing by 2.2% day-on-day.
read more... 29/03/2024
Daily (27.03.2024): European Cal’25 power contracts lost ground on Tuesday amid bearish gas and carbon prices
On Tuesday, oil prices were rather stable to bearish, driven by a sharp price decline in refined products, following the restart of refineries in the United States after a maintenance period. Brent crude decreased by 1% to $86.25 a barrel, while WTI Crude slipped by 0.4% to $81.62 a barrel.
read more... 27/03/2024
Daily (25.03.2024): Forward gas prices soared by about 5% on Friday, boosted by supply concerns amid intensified geopolitical risks
Oil prices finished slightly down on Friday, hampered by Gaza ceasefire hopes as well as a stronger dollar. Hence, Brent crude edged 0.4% lower at $85.43 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $80.63 a barrel, down 0.5% day-on-day.
read more... 25/03/2024