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Bavarian minister calls for EUR 100bn renewables spending in Germany
Germany should inject EUR 100 billion (USD 109.3bn) to accelerate the expansion of green power in order to ensure its energy independence, according to Bavaria's energy minister Hubert Aiwanger.
read more... 08/03/2022
Germany steps up efforts to cut Russian energy reliance
Germany on Wednesday took more steps to diversify its energy supplies in a bid to cut dependence on key supplier Russia, announcing a 1.5 billion euro order for non-Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and slowing its exit from coal.
read more... 03/03/2022
Daily (24.02.2022): European carbon prices jumped by nearly 6% on Wednesday, due to bullish energy markets and tensions at Ukraine border
Oil prices stagnated on Wednesday, as fears of losing Russian crude supply were offset by prospects of returning Iranian oil to the market. Hence, Brent oil closed unchanged at $96.84 a barrel. WTI crude, however, edged slightly higher at $92.10 a barrel.
read more... 24/02/2022
Daily (16.02.2022): Energy markets turned bearish on Tuesday as Putin downplayed any intention to invade Ukraine
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, retreating from a seven-year high as worries of an impending war between Russia and Ukraine dissipated following reports that Moscow had withdrawn some troops from its borders. Hence, Brent crude fell by $3.20, or 3.3%, to settle at $93.28 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dropped by $3.39, or 3.6%, to end at $92.07 a barrel.
read more... 16/02/2022
EU in balancing act over carbon border levy
The European Commission’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is meant to replace free allowances distributed to industry under the existing EU ETS, but European steelmakers worry the transition will be a mess and leave them without protection from foreign competitors.
read more... 15/02/2022