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France mulls seizure of gas plants to secure supply

France plans to take-over the running of gas-fired plants to prevent blackouts this winter amid low nuclear output and fears of Russian gas supply halt, the government said late on Thursday.

read more... 08/07/2022

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British energy regulator plans new rules to help customers as prices soar

Britain's energy regulator on Monday proposed new measures to protect consumers and prevent energy suppliers from charging high direct debit payments as households struggle to meet soaring energy bills.

read more... 20/06/2022

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French power could top EUR 700 this winter

French winter power prices would exceed EUR 700/MWh in the event of a halt to Russian gas supplies, Sebastien Loux, managing director of TotalEnergies' electricity and gas business in Europe, told Montel on Monday.

read more... 14/06/2022

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Daily (31.05.2022): Oil prices hit two-month high on Monday amid easing restrictions in China, EU meeting

Crude oil prices extended gains, hitting two-month highs on Monday amid loosening COVID-19 restrictions in China and expectations that the European Union will eventually reach an agreement to ban Russian oil imports. Hence, Brent crude rose by $2.24, or 1.9%, to settle at $121.67 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude futures added 1.7%, to $116.86 a barrel.

read more... 31/05/2022

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‘Politically-driven’ EU carbon market needs more transparency

The European Union’s flagship climate policy instrument, the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), needs more monitoring and transparency in order to prevent “speculation about speculation” and restore political confidence in the market, analysts have said.

read more... 13/05/2022

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