British energy supplier Octopus is launching a scheme to pay customers not to use electricity during times of high power demand to help prevent blackouts this winter, it said on Friday.
read more... 10/10/2022
Several EU countries proposed limiting volatility in the gas market by introducing a “dynamic price corridor” to prevent prices from going too high or too low while still ensuring Europe can purchase the gas it needs on world markets.
read more... 10/10/2022
A potential agreement to prevent a rail strike in the United States, forecasts for weaker global demand, and sustained U.S. dollar strength ahead of a possibly significant interest rate increase contributed to Thursday's decline in oil prices, which hit a one-week low. Thus, Brent crude settled 3.5% lower at $90.84 a barrel. WTI crude fell by 3.8% to $85.10.
read more... 16/09/2022
Finnish power grid operator Fingrid started up two backup power plants on Thursday to balance the country's electricity system and prevent blackouts while repairs were made at a reactor seen as crucial to ensure reliable power supplies this winter.
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Switzerland could prevent an energy shortage by aligning with a European Union plan to cut gas use by 15% this winter, Energy Minister Simonetta Sommaruga told newspaper SonntagsBlick.
read more... 16/08/2022