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BP sees investment decision on Teesside carbon capture projects in 2024
BP expects to make a final investment decision in 2024 on a cluster of carbon capture projects in northern England, including a gas-fired power plant in Teesside, it said on Tuesday.
read more... 10/05/2023
Mannheim coal plant (425 MW) confirms market exit on 5 June
German power plant operator GKM will end market operation of its coal-fired unit 7 (425 MW) in Mannheim on 5 June, the company confirmed on Monday.
read more... 09/05/2023
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Germany's Scholz says more renewables key to lower industry costs
Ramping up renewable power production rather than subsidies is the key to lower electricity prices for Germany's energy-hungry industry, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday, in an apparent dig at proposals by his government's economy minister.
read more... 08/05/2023
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Westinghouse unveils small modular nuclear reactor
U.S. company Westinghouse unveiled plans on Thursday for a small modular reactor to generate virtually emissions-free electricity that could replace coal plants or power water desalinization and other industries.
read more... 05/05/2023
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German energy regulator expects lower power reserve needs this winter
Germany's energy regulator said on Friday it has asked for less reserve power capacity to avoid supply shortfalls in the coming winter than it did last year, citing increased capacities reactivated when Russia stopped gas flows last year.
read more... 02/05/2023