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Finland to invest 850 million euros to speed up Russian energy exit
Finland will invest up to 850 million euros ($924 million) in ensuring it meets its energy needs and to speed up breaking away from dependence on Russian supply, the government said on Thursday.
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UK focuses on new nuclear, offshore wind, clean hydrogen to boost energy security
The UK government wants 25% of electricity demand in 2050 to be met by up to 24 GW of nuclear generation capacity, up from 9 GW currently, it said in an Energy Security Strategy announcement late April 6.
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Daily (08.04.2022): European carbon prices soared by 3.6% on Thursday amid strong auction
Oil prices extended losses for the third day in a row on Thursday amid uncertainty that the eurozone will be able to effectively penalize Russian energy exports and after consuming nations announced a large release of oil from emergency reserves. The coronavirus outbreak in Shanghai that has forced a lockdown in China's second-largest city put further pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude slipped by 49 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $100.58 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude lost 20 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $96.03 a barrel.
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Daily (07.04.2022): Oil prices plummeted to three-week low on Wednesday after IEA reserve release announcement
Crude oil prices slumped to their lowest levels since March 16 on Wednesday amid news that member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will release 120 million barrels from strategic reserves to put an end to the escalating prices. Hence, Brent crude dropped by $5.57, or 5.2%, at $101.07 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by $5.73, or 5.6%, to settle at $96.23 a barrel.
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Germany unveils major electricity sector revamp
The German government presented on Wednesday (6 April) a comprehensive revamp of the country’s electricity sector, outlining new frameworks for renewables, power grids and markets in order to set the country on track to reach climate neutrality.
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