China’s July coal imports from Russia rose 14% from one year ago to their highest level in at least five decades. This was because China purchased discounted coal, while Western
EDF customers in the UK pay almost two-and-a-half times more than their counterparts in France
After Emmanuel Macron imposed price caps, EDF customers in Britain pay almost two-and-a-half times more than their counterparts in France.
As power prices reach record levels, the European Energy Crisis deepens
On Thursday, European power prices reached new heights as a heatwave impacted energy supplies and wildfires raged across France.
EDF sues French government for €8.4bn
According to the nuclear giant, the price cap could be a huge cost for it over the next year.
France waives green rules for nuclear power plants as energy crisis deepens
France temporarily lifted environmental regulations to allow its five nuclear power stations to continue operating despite a worsening energy crisis.
Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk given the green light
Ministers in Suffolk gave the green light for the Sizewell C project, which will help Britain expand its nuclear industry.
France prepares for Russian gas to be cutoff
According to Bruno Le Maire, French Finance Minister, the French government is planning for a complete cutoff of Russian gas supplies. This scenario is considered most likely in its forward
European governments ready steps in if Russian gas supplies stop
Many European countries have plans in place for managing gas supply, and even rationing power in the event that Russian gas flows cease after supplies through the Nord Stream 1
Germany was preparing to trigger the second phase of its emergency gas plan – known as the “alarm” stage
As Europe’s energy crisis worsens, Europe was urged to plan for a complete cut-off of Russian gas supplies.
EU moves to coal and accuses Russia of ‘rogue actions’ regarding gas
An official from the EU stated Wednesday that the European Union will temporarily switch back to coal in order to deal with the slowing Russian gas flow. This was due
Shell gives green light to largest North Sea oil project in decades
After receiving approval from regulators, Shell will develop the largest North Sea gas project in years as the Government scrambles for domestic energy supplies.
Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, 2nd January 2022
According to data from Gascade, the Yamal-Europe pipeline, which normally sends Russian gas westward into Europe, was flowing east from Germany towards Poland for the 13th consecutive day on Sunday.