The European Commission has proposed making the EU's scheme for joint gas purchases permanent, after demand exceeded expectations in the policy's first tenders to seek non-Russian fuel, a document showed and officials told Reuters.
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Energy Transition Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher said she was “confident” that France’s requirements under the EU electricity market reform will be met, just weeks before formal negotiations are due to resume following the collapse of talks at the end of June.
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen today called on Africa to work together on a proposal for global carbon pricing at this year's UN Cop 28 climate change conference, which she said would unlock "huge" resources for climate action in Africa.
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Crude oil prices rose on Monday, to hit the highest levels since November 2022 amid announcement that Saudi Arabia and Russia will extend production cuts. Thus, Brent crude traded 0.5% higher at $89.00 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude edged 0.4% higher at $85.93 a barrel.
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The leaders of Israel, Greece and Cyprus on Monday pledged to deepen energy cooperation and explore ways to get East Mediterranean gas to Europe, as well as connect electricity grids.
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