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France will impose a tax on coal-fires power plants
A French government advisory committee suggested that France should up its taxes on coal-fired power plants as alternative options for France to phase out coal in favor of gas in order to reduce carbon emissions.
read more... 12/07/2016
France’s Dunkerque LNG terminal gets its first cargo
Dunkerque LNG is commissioning its regasification terminal at Dunkirk, France, and expects commercial operations to begin in mid-September.
read more... 11/07/2016
Daily: European spot electricity prices ease on robust renewable production in Germany and France
Crude oil prices declined for a second consecutive day on Friday as some investors took profit on a hike to seven-month highs while others concerned about robust production with market hovering close to $50 a barrel. Brent crude eased 27 cents, or 0.5 percent, to settle at $49.32 a barrel. It climbed to $50.51 in the previous session, its highest level since early November. U.S. crude shed 15 cents, or 0.3 percent, to close at $49.33. It reached an October high of $50.21 on Thursday. On the week, Brent posted a 1 percent increase and U.S. crude about 3 percent, spurred by gains from earlier this week.
read more... 30/05/2016
France to set a carbon price floor of about 30 euros/tonne
France will establish a carbon price floor of about 30 euros ($33.95) a tonne in its 2017 finance bill, to compel French companies to further reduce the volume of their carbon emissions.
read more... 18/05/2016
France: Engie wants to vend Polish coal-fired power plant
French energy firm Engie looks to sell its Polaniec coal-fired power plant, as stated by the company on Tuesday, confirming a report in a Polish newspaper.
read more... 20/04/2016