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New nuclear will ensure France's energy security, SFEN says
A failure to renew France's fleet of nuclear power reactors will have consequences as soon as 2030 for not only the country's energy security but also its climate targets, according to the French nuclear energy society (SFEN). Nuclear power plants, with a combined capacity of 62 GWe, currently account for more than 70% of the country's electricity generation.
read more... 03/07/2020
UK gives blessing to Vanguard, delays Hornsea 3
BEIS Secretary Alok Sharma issues decisions on offshore wind farms off east England totalling 4.2GW
read more... 02/07/2020
Daily (02.07.2020): EUAs soared briefly above the €28-level on Wednesday, to hit 11-month highs amid speculative buying
Crude oil futures gained ground on Wednesday amid a massive drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles, suggesting that demand is improving. However, the surge in new coronavirus cases limited the market’s upside. Hence, Brent crude for September delivery rose by 88 cents, or 2.1%, to settle at 42.03 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude gained 55 cents, or 1.4%, to end at $39.82 per barrel.
read more... 02/07/2020
Poland's May coal output and sales fall to lowest on record
Poland generates almost 80 per cent of its electricty from coal but the industry is facing financial problems due to falling demand and rising production costs
read more... 02/07/2020
Statkraft to begin operations at hydropower plant in Albania
Renewable energy generating company Statkraft announced this week that its Moglice hydropower plant in Albania will began commercial operations, delivering renewable power to the Albanian grid.
read more... 02/07/2020