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EU countries rewrite plan to cut gas demand, seek carve-outs

European Union countries are seeking to soften the bloc's plan to require them to use less gas as Europe prepares for a winter of uncertain supplies from its main gas supplier Russia.

read more... 26/07/2022

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France against uniform targets on gas consumption reduction in Europe

France is against setting uniform targets for the reduction of gas consumption in Europe amid a looming energy crisis, said French energy ministry officials.

read more... 26/07/2022

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France approves draft gas security of supply law

France's National Assembly has approved measures to ensure security of gas supply which focus on the power sector, LNG and underground storage.

read more... 25/07/2022

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Belgium reaches initial deal with Engie to prolong nuclear power

Belgium has reached an initial accord with French utility group Engie to extend the use of nuclear power by 10 years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced the government to rethink plans to rely more on natural gas.

read more... 25/07/2022

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Germany hands $15 bln bailout to Uniper after Russian gas hit

The German government stepped in to rescue Uniper with a 15 billion euro ($15.28 billion) bailout on Friday after the gas importer became the biggest casualty of Europe's energy standoff with Russia so far.

read more... 25/07/2022

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