Multiplying solar energy capacity tenfold, deploying around fifty offshore wind farms and building six EPR 2 nuclear reactors. These are all part of France’s long-term energy plan President Emmanuel Macron detailed on Thursday (10 February). EURACTIV France reports.
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Crude oil prices traded flat on Thursday as market participants awaited the conclusion of indirect nuclear discussions between the US and Iran, which might pave the way for increased crude supplies. Hence, Brent crude steadied at $91.41 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude added 0.3% to $89.88 a barrel.
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RWE intends to significantly expand its renewables activity in the German region of North Rhine-Westphalia, adding 1GW of renewables capacity by 2030.
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Poland’s plans to build five new gas power plants will cost more than investments into renewables and undermine efforts to reach net zero emissions, according to financial think tank Carbon Tracker.
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European Parliament's lead negotiator on an overhaul of Europe's carbon market on Thursday said he was considering changes to rules that allow policymakers to intervene in the scheme if prices rise too fast.
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