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Prospects for natural gas in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for natural gas in the fourth quarter.

Taming Polish prices may trump economic stimulus

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EASTERN EUROPE

The surge was driven by Russia’s announcement that it was halting indefinitely supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. The new has deepened fears of a severe economic…

Central Europe may cut rates despite high inflation

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EASTERN EUROPE

Lower wholesale natural gas prices have improved balance-of-payments and fiscal positions and driven down inflation rates in Central Europe (CE). Financial markets are pricing in…

UK exposure to international energy risks will grow

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UK

The United Kingdom’s high dependence on natural gas for heating and electricity generation has amplified the impact of high gas prices in Europe. The crisis has been compounded by…

The EU is ramping up its climate legislation

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EU

The EU is preparing for a new phase of climate change action in which it hopes to expand existing green technologies and develop those required to allow deep decarbonisation.

Czech and Polish anti-inflation plans may work better

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EASTERN EUROPE

Budget constraints make it difficult for the Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Slovak authorities to help households and firms suffering as a result of the economic shocks caused by…

Coal looks set to stay part of Germany's energy mix

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GERMANY

Coal renaissance.

War threatens lasting risks for Germany’s economy

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GERMANY

The impact of the war in Ukraine, and Western sanctions on Russia, is already harming the economy through higher energy and consumer prices plus trade disruption. The German…

Pipeline to Italy will change Balkan energy market

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BALKANS

TAP is supplying gas to Greece via the Nea Mesemvria facility near Thessaloniki; Bulgaria through a temporary link from Kulata on the Greek border; and Italy, joining its network…

E-fuels for transport risk hurting EU climate goals

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EUROPE

The EU’s decision to allow the sale of new e-fuel-powered vehicles after 2035 has focused attention on a controversial decarbonisation pathway aimed primarily at transportation…