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EU eyes 26pc renewable transport by 2030
A 312-page draft staff working document drawn up by the commission substantiates a forthcoming proposal to revise the EU's renewables directive as part of a wider package of measures to reach a 2030 target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) by 55pc. The document confirms a target share for renewables in overall energy consumption of at least 38-40pc in 2030, hinted at last year when the 55pc GHG cut was proposed.
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Daily (05.05.2021): Oil prices gained 2% on Tuesday, following a lift on travel restrictions in Europe
Crude oil prices strengthened on Tuesday, on the back of prospects for activity and travel resumption in several European countries, particularly France and Italy. As such, Brent oil increased by 2% to $68.88 a barrel and WTI crude rose by 1.9% to $65.69 a barrel.
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EU Commission approves 400 million Euros Danish state aid for renewable energy
The European Commission on Tuesday approved 400 million euros ($480.12 million) Danish state aid supporting the production of electricity from renewable sources, according to a statement.
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Failure of EDF reform would hit its share of the French power market
Energy group EDF's share of the French power market is at risk of plummeting if a restructuring plan to improve its financing situation does not go ahead, its chief executive said in a letter to unions.
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Belgium probes North Sea energy island by 2025
"We are going to build a multifunctional energy island in the North Sea which will interconnect our wind turbines … but at the same time it will also allow the storage and production of green hydrogen," Belgian energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten said last week.
read more... 05/05/2021