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Germany’s long-term nuclear position is uncertain

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GERMANY

The closure of the plants, which accounted for around 5% of Germany’s electricity output, comes at a time when investment in nuclear energy is growing in Europe in order to meet…

Philippines mining sector outlook bleak under Duterte

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PHILIPPINES

This is part of a 'crackdown' on mining under the new president: speaking on August 1, Rodrigo Duterte demanded that mining companies follow regulations or the country will…

Global coal market will decline in the long term

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for global coal markets.

French state bailout may not remedy Areva nuclear woes

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FRANCE

The deal, which values Areva NP at 2.7 billion euros (3 billion dollars), is in effect a bailout designed to secure the survival of Areva and the French nuclear supply chain.

Chinese BRI in Balkans will rouse West’s concerns

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BALKANS/CHINA

Chinese projects in Balkans.

Greece will rely more on gas as transition fuel

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GREECE

Over the past few months, the new Greek government under the leadership of Kyriakos Mitsotakis has demonstrated both its commitment to reforming the domestic energy market and its…

Germany's automotive transition is gaining momentum

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GERMANY

Transport Minister Volker Wissing said in January that the number of EVs (including hybrids) should increase from 1 million to 15 million by 2030. Data thus far show that Germany…

Greek OBOR role could spark wider Chinese investment

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GREECE/CHINA

Growing economic cooperation between China and Greece.

Saudi Arabia needs a strategy for the hydrogen sector

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SAUDI ARABIA

It intends to produce up to 11 million tonnes of ‘blue ammonia’ annually by 2030, using 'blue' hydrogen made from natural gas but with mitigated carbon impacts. The target lacks…

Decarbonisation demand will support copper prices

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INTERNATIONAL

Record imports by China caused demand to exceed supply, creating a market deficit of 1.2% (278,000 tonnes) in 2020. Dollar weakness in the second half of 2020 added to nominal…