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Germany is altering energy plans amid gas concerns

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GERMANY

Berlin has already put in place measures to boost coal-fired generation and is reconsidering its former hard line on nuclear plant closures. Liquefied natural gas (LNG…

Investment and policy key to meeting hydrogen goals

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INTERNATIONAL

Production offers flexibility: hydrogen can be made in multiple locations -- increasing geopolitical diversification -- using renewable electricity, nuclear power and fossil fuels…

Gas supply/demand imbalance will persist into 2023

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INTERNATIONAL

The Asian spot price for liquefied natural gas (LNG) set records in late 2020 and again in October 2021, equivalent to USD325 per barrel of oil equivalent, with European gas…

Iran gas can diversify European supplies in long term

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IRAN

The deal reached between Iran and the P5+1 negotiating group (UN Security Council permanent members plus Germany) on July 14 promises to end most sanctions on the country, in…

The Gulf will take on the energy transition challenge

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GULF STATES

The zero-carbon fuel, promoted as a way to assist a global energy transition away from oil and gas, is the focus of major planned projects in Oman and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile…

Energy security will trump green transition in Balkans

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BALKANS

In South-east Europe, decarbonisation plans vary greatly between EU member states and non-members. The latter are lagging behind and in some cases reverting to coal. Divergence is…

Carbon capture may be key for decarbonising Europe

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EUROPE

Outlook for decarbonisation in Europe.

High gas prices flag a hard winter for Europe and Asia

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INTERNATIONAL

European demand has drawn LNG cargoes from Asia and encouraged electricity generators there to burn more coal and oil. The United States has experienced a boom in gas production…

Renewable energy capacity will rise with costs falling

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INTERNATIONAL

Governments are formulating their environmental policies in line with the Paris climate agreement and falling costs make renewables the cheapest option for new generating…

France’s green bill adopts new rules for investment

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FRANCE

The bill, which will cost the government EUR500mn (USD540mn) each year, will focus on the provision of grants for new projects, expedited permitting and training for green…