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Almost half UK’s electricity generation was from renewables in the first quarter
Quarterly renewables share has never previously exceeded 40% of total electricity generation, according to the BEIS report
read more... 29/06/2020
Daily (29.06.2020): Brent and WTI dropped by 2.8% and 3.2% for the week as the coronavirus spread is likely to cloud the demand outlook
Crude oil futures turned bearish on Friday as the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. and China are expected to hurt demand recovery. However, a record build-up in U.S. crude inventories added further pressure on the WTI crude price. Hence, Brent crude steadied at $41.02 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude fell by 23 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $38.49 per barrel. For the week, Brent dropped by 2.8%, while WTI crude shed by 3.2%.
read more... 29/06/2020
Biomethane injected – for the first time – into the Irish gas grid
The project will initially supply enough biomethane to reduce Ireland’s CO2 annual emissions by 7,200 tonnes
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Daily (26.06.2020): Oil prices rebounded on Thursday after a 5% loss, as U.S. economic data lent support
Crude oil futures edged higher in a volatile session on Thursday, rebounding after a 5% loss in the previous session, with the market oscillating between rather encouraging U.S. economic data and fears on the health front. Hence, Brent crude by rose 74 cents, or 1.8%, to settle at $41.05 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude settled 71 cents, or 1.9%, higher at $38.72 per barrel.
read more... 26/06/2020
Total and Sonatrach extend their partnership in LNG
Total and Sonatrach have signed an agreement to renew their partnership in the field of LNG. This agreement notably allows to extend the existing supply contracts for three additional years in order to provide 2 million tpy of Algerian LNG to the French market, primarily through an LNG terminal at Fos Cavaou. The agreement also includes the sub-charter of an LNG tanker of Total by Sonatrach.
read more... 26/06/2020