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Spain, Netherlands back quick deal on EU power market reform

Spain and the Netherlands have backed a rapid deal on an upcoming revamp of Europe's electricity market, as countries seek to reduce power costs and help their industries compete in global markets.

read more... 28/02/2023

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Countries warn EU against 'crisis mode' overhaul of energy market

Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg and Latvia have warned Brussels not to rush into major changes to the European Union's electricity market in response to the energy crisis, calling instead for limited tweaks to the system.

read more... 14/02/2023

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Conditions for Groningen closure met

The Netherlands has met all four conditions set out in 2018 for closing the Groningen gas field, Dutch state secretary for mining Hans Vijlbrief said today.

read more... 01/02/2023

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Netherlands sticks to plan to close Groningen gas field by October

The Netherlands remains convinced of the need to close production at Groningen, once one of Europe's largest gas fields, by October following earthquake risks which made it dangerous to keep operating, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Sunday citing a government official.

read more... 23/01/2023

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Dutch VTTI to auction LNG capacity rights in early 2023

Dutch energy and chemical storage specialist VTTI will hold an open season early next year to auction off capacity rights to a 5bcm floating LNG terminal it plans to open in the Netherlands in early 2024.

read more... 14/12/2022

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