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Daily (15.06.2021): Near-term electricity prices in Europe hit multi-year highs on Monday amid low wind, heat
Crude oil prices moved sideways on Monday, with the market still focused on the coronavirus recovery around the world, but the prolonging of restrictions in the UK tempered the gains. In the U.S., prices retreated slightly as the market seemed to focus on the next monetary policy meeting of the U.S. Central Bank (Fed), which begins on Tuesday. Hence, Brent crude rose slightly by 0.2% to settle at $72.86 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude steadied at $70.88 a barrel.
read more... 15/06/2021
Energy majors bid for Qatar LNG project despite lower returns
Six top western energy firms are vying to partner in the vast expansion of Qatar's liquefied natural gas output, industry sources said, helping the Gulf state cement its position as the leading LNG producer while several large projects around the world recently stalled.
read more... 14/06/2021
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World's coal producers now planning more than 400 new mines
The world’s coal producers are currently planning as many as 432 new mine projects with 2.28 billion tonnes of annual output capacity, research published on Thursday showed, putting targets for slowing global climate change at risk.
read more... 03/06/2021
Daily (01.06.2021): Brent crude nears $70 a barrel as demand outlook improves
Oil prices gained ground on Monday, with Brent crude for August delivery rising by 0.5% at $69.32 a barrel amid growing demand expectations for the rest of the year, as lockdown measures are gradually withdrawn in large parts of the western world. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude increased by 0.9% at 66.90 a barrel. British gas contracts did not trade on Monday due to the Spring bank holiday.
read more... 01/06/2021
Daily (19.05.2021): Fiercely falling carbon prices weighed on the European energy complex on Tuesday
Crude oil prices fell on Tuesday due to rising concerns about the coronavirus situation in Asia and amid ongoing talks between world powers on a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, which would bring more supply to the market. Hence, Brent crude moved 1.1% lower to settle at $68.71 a barrel, after initially having traded upwards above $70 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude declined by 1.2% to end at $65.49 a barrel.
read more... 19/05/2021