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Sweden sets plan for up to 120 TWh of offshore wind power capacity
Sweden presented plans on Tuesday to build offshore wind power plants that will generate 20-30 terawatt hours (TWh) per year, with an aim to reach 120 TWh at a later stage.
read more... 16/02/2022
Daily (16.02.2022): Energy markets turned bearish on Tuesday as Putin downplayed any intention to invade Ukraine
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, retreating from a seven-year high as worries of an impending war between Russia and Ukraine dissipated following reports that Moscow had withdrawn some troops from its borders. Hence, Brent crude fell by $3.20, or 3.3%, to settle at $93.28 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude dropped by $3.39, or 3.6%, to end at $92.07 a barrel.
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EU in balancing act over carbon border levy
The European Commission’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is meant to replace free allowances distributed to industry under the existing EU ETS, but European steelmakers worry the transition will be a mess and leave them without protection from foreign competitors.
read more... 15/02/2022
Slovakia receives counterproposal to nuclear energy tax from utility SE
Slovakia's dominant utility has submitted a counterproposal to plans for a tax on "excess profit" on nuclear power output due to be discussed in Parliament this week, the Economy Ministry said on Monday.
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ESB unveils 5GW renewables vision
ESB has announced plans to increase its renewable generation portfolio from almost 1GW to 5GW.
read more... 15/02/2022