Russian gas giant Gazprom expects demand for natural gas to grow in the coming decades and for it to play a bigger role in energy consumption than renewable sources and hydrogen, a company official said on Tuesday.
read more... 19/05/2021
A 312-page draft staff working document drawn up by the commission substantiates a forthcoming proposal to revise the EU's renewables directive as part of a wider package of measures to reach a 2030 target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) by 55pc. The document confirms a target share for renewables in overall energy consumption of at least 38-40pc in 2030, hinted at last year when the 55pc GHG cut was proposed.
read more... 06/05/2021
Oil prices strengthened on Wednesday, supported by positive consumption data for black gold in the United States. Despite a slight increase in US crude inventories, according to the EIA’s weekly report, Brent oil gained 1.3% to $67.27 a barrel and WTI crude rose by 1.5% to $63.86 a barrel.
read more... 29/04/2021
China aims to cut its coal use to below 56% of energy consumption in 2021, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said in a statement on Thursday, but said the fuel would still play a vital role in ensuring the nation’s energy security.
read more... 23/04/2021
Crude oil prices were bearish on Wednesday, pressured by an increase in US commercial crude stocks. Furthermore, concerns over the number of Covid-19 infections which limits global consumption also weighed on prices. As such, Brent oil lost 1.9% to close at $65.32 a barrel and WTI crude fell by 2.1% to $61.35 a barrel.
read more... 22/04/2021