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German nuclear reactor leak poses no safety threat but complicates plans
E.ON has informed the German government of a leak at the Isar 2 nuclear power plant which has not compromised security but could complicate the government's winter energy plan, the environment ministry said on Monday.
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Netherlands to strive for 70 GW of offshore wind by 2050
The Dutch government on Friday announced an ambition for 70 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050.
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Daily (19.09.2022): EUA prices sharply increased, breaking a three-week losing run
A leak at an Iraqi terminal in Basra appeared to be limiting the flows of oil, which led to a slight increase in oil prices on Friday. Prices, however, declined on a weekly basis due to worries that major interest rate hikes will impede the growth of the world economy and the need for fuel. Thus, Brent crude settled 0.6% higher at $91.35 a barrel. At the same time, WTI crude was flat at $85.11.
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EDF contractors relax radiation exposure limits to speed up reactor repairs
Some contractors helping French power giant EDF to inspect and repair its corrosion-hit nuclear reactors are planning to relax their rules on radiation exposure limits so that their workers can spend more time on the job, EDF told Reuters.
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EU warned against ‘patchwork’ of taxes to alleviate energy crisis
Emergency EU measures presented last week to alleviate the burden of high energy prices on consumers risk creating a patchwork of different interventions across Europe and depress investments in renewable energies, industry sources have warned.
read more... 19/09/2022