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‘Politically-driven’ EU carbon market needs more transparency
The European Union’s flagship climate policy instrument, the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), needs more monitoring and transparency in order to prevent “speculation about speculation” and restore political confidence in the market, analysts have said.
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Daily (12.05.2022): Brent crude spiked by 5% on Wednesday on worries about supply
Brent oil prices increased on Wednesday by 4.9% to $107.51 per barrel amid a pending European Union ban on oil from Russia, that could further tighten global supplies is underpinning prices.
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Norway to ramp up offshore wind in drive to go green
Norway unveiled plans on Wednesday for a major expansion in offshore wind energy by 2040, aiming to turn a country that has built its wealth on oil and gas into an exporter of renewable electricity.
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German government agrees on law to speed up LNG terminal construction
The German government has submitted a legislative proposal to speed up the permitting process and construction of onshore and floating liquified natural gas (LNG) terminals, as well as the necessary pipelines to connect them to the grid.
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EU Commission considering higher renewable energy target for 2030
The European Commission is looking to increase the EU’s renewable energy target for 2030 as part of plans due next week, which also include faster permitting rules for new projects and a solar strategy that could make rooftop solar mandatory for all new buildings, according to leaked proposals seen by EURACTIV.
read more... 12/05/2022