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VW will not add fourth battery plant while EV market remains sluggish
Volkswagen Group will not make a decision on a fourth battery factory site for now, with demand for electric vehicles in Europe lagging expectations, CEO Oliver Blume said.
read more... 02/11/2023
Europe may not need additional LNG terminals
Europe may find itself with excess LNG capacity following a flurry of newbuild import terminals and project announcements in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, amid declining demand, according to analysts.
read more... 01/11/2023
Daily (31.10.2023): European spot electricity prices skyrocketed on Monday due to falling wind output and stronger demand
Oil prices plummeted by over 3% on Monday as economic concerns ahead of the next US interest rate decision this week outweighed supply risks driven by the Middle Eastern conflict. Thus, Brent crude settled at $87.45 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $82.31 a barrel.
read more... 31/10/2023
Daily (27.10.2023): Oil prices declined by over 2% on Thursday as ECB holds interest rates, dampening global demand outlook
Oil prices declined sharply by over 2 % on Thursday, with the outlook for oil demand being negatively impacted by the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision to keep interest rates unchanged, highlighting vulnerabilities in the global economy. As a result, Brent crude settled at $87.93 per barrel, while WTI crude stood at $83.21 per barrel.
read more... 27/10/2023
World oil, gas, coal demand to peak by 2030
World fossil fuel demand is set to peak by 2030 as more electric cars hit the road and China's economy grows more slowly and shifts towards cleaner energy, the International Energy Agency said, undercutting the rationale for any rise in investment.
read more... 24/10/2023