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EU countries rewrite plan to cut gas demand, seek carve-outs

European Union countries are seeking to soften the bloc's plan to require them to use less gas as Europe prepares for a winter of uncertain supplies from its main gas supplier Russia.

read more... 26/07/2022

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EU efforts insufficient to get through winter without Russian gas

Europe’s efforts to diversify suppliers will not be enough to get it through winter without Russian gas, the head of the International Energy Agency warned Monday (18 July), urging immediate efforts to cut demand.

read more... 20/07/2022

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British energy regulator plans new rules to help customers as prices soar

Britain's energy regulator on Monday proposed new measures to protect consumers and prevent energy suppliers from charging high direct debit payments as households struggle to meet soaring energy bills.

read more... 20/06/2022

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High energy costs intensify debate over EU plan to decarbonise heating and transport

A European Union plan to charge fuel suppliers for the CO2 emitted by cars and heating buildings is emerging as the most contentious element in a raft of climate change policies the bloc’s member states are negotiating this year.

read more... 21/03/2022

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Germany woos South Africa to replace Russian coal

Germany’s plan to halt all imports of Russian coal this year has deepened market efforts to secure alternative material in the shortest possible time, with South Africa – formerly one of Europe’s main suppliers – one of the most favourable candidates, market participants said.

read more... 15/03/2022

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