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In U-turn, Germany backs swift adoption of EU power market reform
Ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, the German government signalled readiness to swiftly adopt the EU’s proposed electricity market reform, abandoning previous calls to delay decisions until after the 2024 European elections.
read more... 23/03/2023
Japan's JERA to buy Belgium's top offshore wind company for $1.7 bln
Japan's top utility JERA has agreed to buy Parkwind, Belgium's largest offshore wind platform, for 1.55 billion euros ($1.7 billion), as it expands in renewable power to meet decarbonisation goals.
read more... 23/03/2023
Daily (17.03.2023): European year-ahead power prices gained ground on Thursday tracking higher gas prices
Crude oil prices settled higher on Thursday following the news that Saudi Arabia and Russia met to discuss ways to improve market stability. Hence, Brent crude increased by 1.4% to $74.70 a barrel. At the same time, WTI crude gained 1% to end at $68.35 a barrel.
read more... 17/03/2023
Daily (16.03.2023): European power prices fell on Wednesday amid lower gas and CO2 prices
Oil prices had a bearish evolution on Wednesday due to a crisis in the banking sector and amid worries about the broader economy. Consequently, Brent crude decreased by 4.8% to $73.69 a barrel and WTI oil closed 5.2% lower at $67.61 a barrel.
read more... 16/03/2023
Britain considers coal power back-up for next winter - National Grid
Britain is considering keeping some coal plants available for back-up power to ensure sufficient electricity supplies for next winter, National Grid said on Wednesday but plant operators said they are unlikely to be able to meet the request.
read more... 16/03/2023