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EU struggles with Russian oil price cap, talks to resume when positions converge
European Union governments remained split on Thursday over what level to cap Russian oil prices at to curb Moscow's ability to pay for its war in Ukraine without causing a global oil supply shock, with more talks possible on Friday if positions converge.
read more... 25/11/2022
Daily (24.11.2022): Cold weather and threats that Russia could cut gas exports contributed to the rise in gas prices on Wednesday
Oil prices were bearish on Wednesday, as EU members continued to discuss a price cap on Russian oil. Consequently, Brent crude traded 3.3% lower at $85.41 a barrel, and WTI oil fell by 3.7% to $77.94 a barrel.
read more... 24/11/2022
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France's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm starts full operations
France's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm started full operations on Wednesday, adding 480 megawatts of capacity to the grid at a time when Europe is scrambling to secure energy supplies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
read more... 24/11/2022
Germany plans 33% windfall tax on gas, coal and oil firms
The German government plans to introduce a special levy to skim off 33% of windfall profits made by oil, coal and gas companies, which could generate revenue of between one and three billion euros, finance ministry sources told Reuters.
read more... 24/11/2022
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“Disgraceful” wind power tax to lift Norway prices
Investment firm Prime Capital has slammed Norway’s plans to introduce a retroactive ground rent tax for wind power which it says will deter investment in renewables and lead to higher electricity prices.
read more... 24/11/2022