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Germany's budget crisis leaves struggling solar industry in limbo
Germany's budget crisis is threatening planned government support for its domestic solar manufacturers, in what could prove to be the death knell for an industry that was once world-leading but got undercut by cheaper Chinese imports.
read more... 08/12/2023
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German hard coal importers want extended run times for reserve plants
Germany's hard coal importers want the Berlin government to prolong the operation of hard coal-to-power generation plants enlisted in last year's energy crisis beyond the targeted end of March 2024, the VDKi lobby said on Tuesday.
read more... 22/11/2023
EU agrees law to hit fossil fuel imports with methane emissions limit
The European Union reached a deal on Wednesday on a law to place methane emissions limits on Europe's oil and gas imports from 2030, pressuring international suppliers to clamp down on leaks of the potent greenhouse gas.
read more... 15/11/2023
Mideast conflict dims prospect of more Egyptian LNG exports to Europe
The prospect of the EU receiving more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt in the short and medium term looks unachievable due to tight gas balances and reduced imports form Israel, Oxford Institute of Energy Studies (OIES) said.
read more... 09/11/2023
Daily (08.11.2023): European carbon prices hit their lowest level in over a year due to substantial selling pressure
On Tuesday, oil prices extended their losses, primarily due to a negative indicator regarding Chinese exports. This development failed to inspire optimism among investors concerning the growth of the world's largest crude importer, China. As a result, both contracts plunged by over 4%. Brent crude settled at $81.61 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $77.37 per barrel.
read more... 08/11/2023