France is blocking the connection of 7 GW of renewables to its grid for political reasons amid public opposition to wind power despite a looming winter supply crunch, analysts and industry lobbies said this week.
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The CFDT and CGT general trade unions told Reuters France's second largest gas storage facility was no longer receiving gas on Thursday, and won't do so until at least Monday, because of strike action.
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Oil prices declined on Wednesday as fears about a shortage of crude oil supply were counterbalanced by an increase in gasoline and distillate stocks in the United States and concerns over slower global economic growth. Thus, Brent crude fell by 1.5% to settle at $116.26 a barrel. WTI crude decreased by 1.8% to $109.78 per barrel.
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TotalEnergies, under pressure from the French government to do more to help consumers tackle higher energy costs, on Thursday announced discounts on pump prices at French motorway petrol stations.
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Finland is planning to promote investment in nuclear energy, along with embracing hydrogen and boosting renewables output as part of a new energy and climate strategy, said economy minister Mika Lintila on Wednesday.
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