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Austria Looks to Cut Its Dependence on Russian Natural Gas
Austria, one of the few EU countries still receiving Russian natural gas by pipeline, is looking to reduce its dependence on Moscow, including by seeking to end a long-term deal that Austria-based energy giant OMV has with Gazprom, Austrian Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler said on Monday.
read more... 13/02/2024
Daily (12.02.2024): Carbon prices tumbled by over 3% on Friday, weighed by abundant supply and strong selling pressure
Oil prices rose by about 1% on Friday, stimulated by concerns over Middle East conflict as well as strong tensions on refined products. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $82.19 a barrel, while WTI crude stood at $76.84 a barrel.
read more... 12/02/2024
Germany To Replace Nuclear With Natural Gas Plants for $16B
Last April, Germany shut down its last three nuclear power stations, marking the end of the country’s atomic age. The controversial decision came at a time when Europe and the German public was beginning to warm up to nuclear energy in the wake of the continent's energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
read more... 12/02/2024
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UK nuclear fusion reactor sets new world record for energy output
The UK’s JET machine, one of the world’s biggest and most powerful fusion reactors, achieved a new record for energy output on Thursday during its last run before being permanently shut down.
read more... 12/02/2024
Multi-billion offshore wind project receives green light
The Orkney Islands Council’s Development and Infrastructure committee has endorsed the offshore plans for the West of Orkney Windfarm, situated 30 kilometres west of the Orkney Mainland and 25km north of the Sutherland coast.
read more... 12/02/2024