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Hydrogen policies must include nuclear
Nuclear-produced hydrogen, using electrolyser technology, could have a "sizeable contribution" to make in the development of the hydrogen economy, according to a new report from the New Nuclear Watch Institute (NNWI) think-tank. However, it says the realisation of those benefits will depend on the adoption of technology-neutral policies, which do not discriminate against nuclear power.
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Spain to remove renewable subsidies from consumer bills
Spain's government has proposed a new law that will gradually separate the funding of renewable energy from consumers' bills and move it to the balance sheets of suppliers and oil and gas companies, it announced Dec. 15
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Daily (16.12.2020): EUAs extended record high on Tuesday in tandem with a bullish energy complex
Crude oil prices continued to gain ground on Tuesday, boosted by progress on vaccine rollout that helped ease market concerns over a spiral virus outbreak. Hopes for a new stimulus package in the United States added further support to oil prices. Hence, Brent crude for February delivery rose by 47 cents, or 0.9%, to close at $50.76 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude for January delivery increased by 63 cent, or 1.3%, to settle at $47.62 a barrel. Both contracts posted their highest levels in nine months.
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UK electricity balancing costs surge to GBP200 million in November
UK system balancing costs rose 33% on month in November as constraint costs ballooned, National Grid data showed Dec. 15.
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German gas burn running at record high
Strong demand for fossil fuel burn from the power sector this month, given below-average wind levels and colder weather, lifted generation from gas-fired plants to the highest monthly level on record.
read more... 16/12/2020