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Global carbon dioxide levels ‘remain at record highs despite Covid-19 lockdown’
The last time carbon dioxide levels were that high was three to five million years ago, according to the World Meteorological Organisation
read more... 24/11/2020
European lockdowns weigh on global fuel recovery
As the second wave of the virus hit many Western countries, governments imposed new lockdowns, closing restaurants and bars and banning gatherings. But the measures were not as strict as during the first wave
read more... 11/11/2020
French power demand recovery halts on new lockdown
French power demand has this month halted its recovery following the reintroduction of a nationwide lockdown in late October, but the year-on-year decline has still slowed compared with the first round of Covid-19 restrictions in the spring.
read more... 10/11/2020
Daily (30.10.2020): Oil prices sunk to multi-month lows on Thursday as renewed lockdowns in Europe raised fears of demand deterioration
Crude oil futures tumbled to multi-month lows on Thursday amid mounting COVID-19 cases that resulted in tighter restrictions in Europe, slashing consumption for the black gold. Hence, Brent crude shed by $1.47, or 3.8%, to settle at $37.65 per barrel, the lowest level since May 29. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude fell by $1.22, or 3.3%, to settle at $36.17 a barrel, touching the weakest level since June 1.
read more... 30/10/2020
Daily (29.10.2020): Partial lockdowns worldwide weigh on energy demand and on the entire energy complex
Crude oil tumbled by over 5% on Wednesday, as US oil stocks increased more than expected, while overall demand is expected to fall. As such, Brent oil ended at $39.12 a barrel, down 5.1%, or $2.08, from Tuesday’s close and WTI crude dropped by 5.5% to close at $37.39 a barrel.
read more... 29/10/2020