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Timing opportune for European renewable power supply deals

Prices of European power purchase agreements (PPA) for green electricity fell 2% in the fourth quarter of 2023, making a case for buyers to strike new deals ahead of an expected rise in demand, price tracking platform LevelTen said on Thursday.

read more... 02/02/2024

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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

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Germany set for gas power plant expansion deal this week

German stakeholders are set to agree a deal on a much-anticipated roadmap for the construction of several new gas-fired power plants this week, three government and industry sources told Reuters on Monday.

read more... 23/01/2024

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Fortum considers Nordic sites for new nuclear power

Finnish utility Fortum, opens new tab is looking at several potential sites in Finland and Sweden to build nuclear power plants with small or large-scale reactors, it said on Monday.

read more... 23/01/2024

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Daily (19.01.2024): Oil prices jumped by about 2% on Thursday amid supply tightness fears

On Thursday, oil prices jumped by around 2%, driven by indications of tightening supply and escalating crisis in the Middle East. Market participants noted that an increasing number of ships avoiding the Red Sea were beginning to disrupt flows, adding additional pressure to the market. Thus, Brent crude settled at $79.10, while WTI crude ended at $74.08 per barrel, both contracts marking a 2% daily increase.

read more... 19/01/2024

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