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EU to launch first phase of world-first CO2 border tax
The European Union starts the initial phase of its plan for the world's first carbon border tax next month, requiring importers to report the CO2 emissions of products sold into Europe, such as steel and cement, or risk financial penalties.
read more... 14/09/2023
Nuclear gets a boost from Europe's new green energy targets
European lawmakers bowed to pressure from France to allow nuclear power to be used for ammonia and hydrogen production in order to pass new legally binding targets to expand renewable energy development in the European Union.
read more... 14/09/2023
Daily (13.09.2023): Brent crude price surpassed the $92 per barrel mark for the first time since November
Crude oil prices increased on Tuesday, hitting levels not seen since last November amid announcement that Saudi Arabia and Russia extended their voluntary production cuts, in a move to stabilize the markets. The closure of four oil export terminals in Libya due to a weekend storm provided additional support to oil prices. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.6% to end at $92.06 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude gained 1.8% to end at $88.84 a barrel.
read more... 13/09/2023
EU Parliament passes bill hiking renewable energy targets
European Union lawmakers gave their final approval on Tuesday to legally binding targets to expand renewable energy faster this decade, a central part of Europe's plans to curb climate change and shift away from fossil fuels.
read more... 13/09/2023
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Europe's high gas prices hit industrial output
Europe's gas consumption is down by between 10% and 15% compared with the decade before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as high prices enforce a sharp reduction in fuel use especially by energy-intensive manufacturers.
read more... 13/09/2023