Germany eyes hydrogen to replace nuclear and coal energy
Storage
German hydrogen production could be subsidised to help replace coal and nuclear power generation, according to an internal government paper.
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Germany agrees extra funding for coal exit
Policy
The German cabinet has approved legislation to create a timetable to close more than 100 coal power stations. The draft
EV startup secures huge UPS van contract
Storage
The electric van-maker Arrival has received a €400-million order for 10,000 vehicles from United Parcel Service (UPS), the US delivery
Book review: commerce, vision, and the Russia-Europe gas bridge
Opinion
Gas contains more contradictions than perhaps any other energy source. It replaces coal and thus cleans the environment, on the
Probe launched into UK’s Italian-made power cable
Transmission
The UK electricity watchdog, Ofgem, has launched a probe into National Grid Electricity Transmission and Scottish Power Transmission’s delivery and
Polish lignite mine and plant expansion plans anger Czechs
Environment
Poland’s planned expansion of its Turów lignite mine on the Czech border is straining bilateral ties and raising questions about
Belarus looks to replace Russian oil imports
Consumption
Kazakhstan is not in talks with Russia on the subject of oil exports to Belarus, the central Asian state’s assistant
Shell prepares to unveil disappointing profits
Production
Weak natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are expected by some analysts to reduce the full-year earnings of
Saudi Arabia reveals giant solar budget
Policy
Saudi Arabia says it plans to invest up to US$50 billion in renewable energy by 2023 to reduce its dependence
How climate-related weather conditions disrupt power plants in Indonesia and affect people
Environment
Severe weather conditions triggered by climate change can adversely affect the operation of power plants. Heavy rainfall, heatwaves and lightning
Norwegian oil reaches Belarus amid Russia spat
Industry
Belarus says it has received its first batch of Norwegian oil at its Naftan refinery in Novopolotsk. Russia stopped oil
Europe leads world in renewable production: study
Consumption
The German firm Statista has reported that Germany leads the G20 in the amount of renewable energy consumed as a
Spain hails dramatic departure from coal
Environment
In 2019 Spain reduced its use of coal faster than any other Western European nation as renewable sources and natural
Lukashenko slams Russia for urging unification
Consumption
The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, is fighting back against Russia’s attempts to enforce a political union in exchange for
Cyprus blocking EU’s Crimea sanctions over Turkey gas dispute: sources
Production
Cyprus is allegedly blocking EU sanctions against several Russian figures in Crimea in an apparent attempt to push for tougher