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EU Commission looks into Germany's natural gas levy

The European Commission has asked the EU's energy regulator ACER to examine whether a tariff Germany added to its natural gas exports distorts the bloc's single market in a possible breach of competition rules, three sources close to the matter said.

read more... 29/01/2024

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Daily (29.01.2024): Oil and gas prices rose on Friday amid concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East

Oil prices closed higher on Friday following an attack on a British tanker by Yemeni Houthi rebels, reigniting concerns about potential disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies. Consequently, Brent crude settled 1.4% higher at $83.55, while WTI crude ended at $78.01 per barrel, marking around a 1% daily gain.

read more... 29/01/2024

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Italian gas grid operator Snam to invest 11.5 billion euros by 2027

Italy's Snam, opens new tab will invest 11.5 billion euros ($12.5 billion) by 2027 to expand its infrastructure to support the country's energy transition, 15% more than in its previous business plan, the gas network operator said on Thursday.

read more... 26/01/2024

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Germany to miss 2024 heat pump target by half

Despite record sales in 2023, Germany’s political target of 500,000 heat pumps for 2024 looks out of reach amid a drastic drop in natural gas prices and a drawn-out political fight over heat pump mandates.

read more... 25/01/2024

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Daily (24.01.2024): Forward electricity prices rose by about 1% on Tuesday amid comfortable supply outlook and bearish gas prices

Oil prices edged down on Tuesday, with concerns about the health of demand outweighing possible supply disruptions. As a result, Brent crude ended at $79.55, while WTI crude settled at $74.37 per barrel, both contracts falling by about 0.6%.

read more... 24/01/2024

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