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EU countries fail again to reach deal on power-market reform

European Union countries failed again to strike a deal on the reform of Europe's electricity market on Friday, with states still at odds over potential new state aid for power plants, diplomatic sources said.

read more... 04/07/2023

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Daily (03.07.2023): Oil prices climbed on Friday as U.S. oil inventories witnessed a decline

On Friday, crude oil prices increased amid a larger-than-expected drop in US inventories, but economic concerns have limited the rise. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.8% to settle at $74.90 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI crude surged by 1.1% to end at $70.64 a barrel.

read more... 03/07/2023

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EU countries eye tighter subsidies in hunt for energy market deal

European Union countries are considering stricter limits on state aid for power plants in an upcoming revamp of Europe's electricity market, after disagreements between Germany and France over the issue sunk a deal last week.

read more... 03/07/2023

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UK to tighten emissions trading scheme from 2024

The UK emissions trading scheme (ETS) will be reformed next year to tighten limits on carbon dioxide pollution and expanded in 2026 to include new sectors, the relevant authority said on Monday.

read more... 03/07/2023

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EU to propose exit from Energy Charter Treaty over climate concerns

The European Commission is readying a proposal for EU countries to jointly quit an international energy treaty, after some governments already pledged to leave over climate concerns.

read more... 03/07/2023

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