Tag #Energy Crisis

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Soma Power Plant Shutdown Threatens Thousands of Jobs

The Soma Thermal Power Plant in Turkey has stopped production due to a coal shortage, jeopardizing thousands of jobs and the regional heating system as winter nears, while the plant's transfer to new ownership is delayed, prompting calls for government transparency and intervention.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
themoscowtimes.com
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Russian Gasoline Prices Soar After Refinery Attacks

Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian oil refineries caused wholesale gasoline prices to soar to record highs, leading to fuel shortages in several regions despite the Kremlin's temporary export ban.

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No Poverty
nos.nl
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Electricity Grid Bottleneck Threatens Eindhoven's Economic Growth

Electricity grid limitations in the Eindhoven region, the tech heart of the Netherlands, are hindering economic growth, with 990 businesses awaiting connections and some considering relocation, while innovative solutions are being explored.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
lemonde.fr
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Iraq Suffers Major Power Outage Amid Record Heat

A massive power outage plunged most of Iraq into darkness on August 11, 2023, due to record temperatures (50°C in Baghdad) and high demand, particularly in Karbala during the Arba'in pilgrimage, impacting over 6,000 megawatts; power was gradually restored in some areas.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
nrc.nl
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Oil and Gas Profits Dip Despite Cost-Cutting Success

Major oil and gas companies like Shell, BP, and Saudi Aramco experienced profit declines in Q2 2024 due to OPEC+'s increased oil production, market volatility, and cost-cutting measures, exceeding analyst expectations.

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Climate Action
smh.com.au
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10 Victorian Towns to Lose Natural Gas Service by 2026

Solstice Energy will terminate natural gas service to 1100 customers in 10 Victorian towns by 2026 due to rising operational costs, prompting a transition to bottled LPG or electricity; residents will receive compensation, but electrification costs could reach $30,000.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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European Heatwave Cripples Energy Grids, Exposes Renewable Energy Challenges

Record-breaking heatwaves across Europe this summer, exceeding 40°C in some areas, caused a 14% surge in electricity demand in Spain and strained power grids, impacting water-cooled power plants (17 of 18 French nuclear plants reduced capacity); experts call for energy system adaptation and renewabl...

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Climate Action
fr.euronews.com
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European Heatwaves Strain Power Grids, Exposing Energy System Vulnerabilities

Record-breaking heatwaves across Europe this summer (temperatures exceeding 40°C in several regions) caused a surge in energy demand for air conditioning, while simultaneously reducing electricity generation from thermal and nuclear plants due to overheating, resulting in power outages and grid inst...

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Climate Action
telegraaf.nl
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RWE's Earnings Drop Amidst Low Wind Speeds and Reduced US Investment

RWE's half-year earnings fell significantly due to unusually low European wind speeds and decreased US green energy investments, yet the company maintains its long-term profit targets, relying on future investments in diverse energy sources.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
elmundo.es
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Spain's Governance Crisis: Unresolved Housing, Energy, and Migrant Issues

Spain's record-high rental prices, a nationwide power outage, and a persistent migrant crisis highlight the government's failure to address multiple systemic issues due to a lack of a stable governing majority.

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No Poverty
dw.com
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cripple Russian Oil Refineries

Ukrainian drone strikes on August 2nd halted the Rosneft refinery in Novokuybyshevsk and cut Ryazan refinery's capacity by half (20,000 tons of daily refined fuel), marking the first such attacks since March, impacting fuel prices and exports.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
kathimerini.gr
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Energy Crisis: A Crisis of Desire, Not Supply

This article contends that the global energy crisis stems not from insufficient supply, but from excessive demand fueled by a consumerist lifestyle, urging a shift towards a culture of sufficiency and ecological responsibility rather than technological expansion.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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