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Germany to seek 5.2 GW more solar, wind in 2022 tenders
Germany plans to expand the targeted capacity volume in its 2022 renewable energy tenders by allocating an additional 5.2 GW for solar and onshore wind projects.
read more... 26/04/2021
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Exxon mulls closure of Norway's Slagen refinery as region's clean fuel shift continues
ExxonMobil is considering closing its 116,000 b/d Slagen refinery in Norway to convert the site into a fuel import terminal, the company said April 8, marking a potential further casualty of Europe's surplus refining capacity as the region's fuel demand shrinks and competition from new markets continues to grow.
read more... 12/04/2021
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Europe risks €87 billion in stranded fossil gas assets
Fossil gas consumption needs to decline 36% from 2020 to 2030, according to the European Commission, but the planned public and private investment would see an increase of 35% from the current import capacity.
read more... 12/04/2021
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China coal plant booms in 2020 despite retreat globally
A steep increase in coal plant development in China offset a retreat from coal in the rest of the world in 2020, resulting in the first increase in global coal capacity development since 2015, a new report led by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) said on Tuesday.
read more... 07/04/2021
Record 260GW of clean power added in 2020
A record of over 260GW of new renewable energy capacity was installed in 2020, despite the impact of Covid-19, according to new data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
read more... 06/04/2021