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US to hold first offshore wind rights sale in Gulf of Mexico next month
The United States on Thursday said the first offshore wind power auction in the Gulf of Mexico will take place next month, an industry milestone President Joe Biden discussed during a trip to highlight the administration's efforts to boost clean energy.
read more... 21/07/2023
Daily (20.07.2023): European carbon prices reached a two-week high amid upcoming cuts in auction volumes
On Wednesday, crude oil prices slipped on concerns about Chinese and US demand. Hence, Brent crude edged 0.2% lower at $79.46 a barrel, while WTI crude decreased by about 0.5% to settle at $75.35 a barrel.
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European Parliament votes for minimal electricity market reform
The European Parliament’s industry committee has put its weight behind a minimal reform of the bloc’s electricity market, paving the way for final negotiations with EU countries to start as soon as possible.
read more... 20/07/2023
Spanish EU Presidency draws criticism on carbon capture technology
Spain, the current holder of the EU Council presidency, has been accused of undermining the adoption of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Europe following the circulation of a discussion paper that questions the EU’s approach.
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Global power demand growth to rebound in 2024 after slowdown
An ongoing energy crisis and an economic downturn is expected to slow global power demand growth in 2023, but a probable rebound in 2024 means more renewable capacity needs to be developed, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.
read more... 20/07/2023