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Nordic region could be power importer by 2025
The Nordic region’s shrinking power surplus means it could switch from being a net exporter to a net importer between 2025-2027 in certain weather conditions, said Swedish TSO Svenska Kraftnat (SvK).
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Daily (21.12.2022): Carbon prices surpassed the 90 EUR/tonne threshold on Tuesday amid steady buying in thin trade
Crude oil prices increased modestly on Tuesday, spurred by a softer dollar and a U.S. plan to restock petroleum reserves. However, gains were capped by uncertainty over the impact of rising COVID-19 cases China. Brent crude added 0.2%, to settle at $79.99 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.4% to $76.23 per barrel.
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Brussels approves German state takeover of gas giant Uniper
The European Commission on Tuesday (20 December) conditionally approved the nationalisation of troubled German gas giant Uniper after it was pushed to the brink of collapse following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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UK government sets out detail of tax on electricity producers
Britain's finance ministry set out details on Tuesday of a temporary 45% tax on excess profits made by some electricity generating companies after Jan. 1.
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Equinor plans to invest $1.3 billion in Hammerfest LNG upgrade and electrification
Norwegian energy player Equinor and its partners in the Snøhvit project have revealed plans to invest NOK 13.2 billion (around $1.3 billion) in upgrading the Hammerfest LNG (HLNG) plant at Melkøya with onshore gas compression and electrification.
read more... 21/12/2022