Tag #Energy Crisis

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La Palma Power Outage Highlights Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

A generator failure at the Los Guinchos plant on La Palma caused a massive power outage affecting 50,289 users on July 12, 2024, prompting the activation of the Canary Islands Emergency Plan and prompting calls for infrastructure upgrades.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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EU Imposes 18th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Oil and Banking

The EU imposed its 18th sanctions package on Russia on Tuesday, lowering the oil price cap to $45 per barrel, banning transactions with sanctioned Russian banks in third countries, and prohibiting use of Russian energy infrastructure, aiming to curb Russia's war funding.

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IAEA Warns of Heightened Nuclear Risk in Ukraine Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks

The IAEA reported that intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine significantly increase the risk of a nuclear accident, with the most intense day of air raid sirens since late 2022. IAEA experts have taken shelter multiple times, and the agency stresses the continuing need for its on-site presence to a...

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Spanish Blackout Sparks Dispute Over Grid Management and Energy Sources

Spain experienced a nationwide power outage on April 28th, 2024, prompting a dispute between electricity companies Iberdrola and Endesa, who blame grid operator REE for insufficient oscillation mitigation and the disconnection of 16 power plants, while REE maintains that their system parameters were...

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California Gas Crisis Worsens as Two More Refineries Announce Closures

Facing a potential 20% reduction in gasoline supply due to two more refinery closures, California lawmakers question if state regulations are worsening a self-created gas crisis, with prices potentially rising significantly and impacting consumers.

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UK Energy Companies to Pay £18.6 Million for Improper Prepayment Meter Installations

Eight UK energy companies will pay over £18.6 million in compensation to more than 40,000 customers for improperly installing prepayment meters in their homes, following an Ofgem investigation that found widespread violations of regulations, particularly impacting vulnerable households.

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Spain's Post-Blackout Energy Shift: 76% Gas Increase, Renewable Curtailment

Following a major blackout in Spain, Red Eléctrica implemented emergency measures that increased gas-based electricity generation by 76% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, reaching almost 2,700 GWh, while simultaneously curtailing renewable energy and incurring €405 million in adjustment service cost...

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High UK Energy Costs Cripple Business Investment, CBI Warns

The CBI warns that high energy costs, totaling an extra £24 billion annually for UK businesses, are severely impacting investment and competitiveness, prompting calls for policy changes and a focus on low-carbon energy.

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Netherlands confronts drought and electricity shortages

The Netherlands faces water and electricity shortages due to drought and high energy demand, prompting government interventions such as water restrictions and an energy-saving campaign; however, the long-term solution may lie in economic incentives combined with social equity measures.

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Spanish Electricity Suppliers Add Surcharges After Blackout

Spanish independent electricity suppliers are imposing surcharges on customers to cover increased costs from strengthened grid security measures following a nationwide blackout on April 28th, impacting both business and residential consumers.

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cincodias.elpais.com
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Redeia and Iberdrola Clash Over Responsibility in Spain's Total Blackout

Spain's April 28th complete blackout sparked a dispute between grid operator Redeia and electric companies over responsibility, with Redeia blaming insufficient reactive power absorption by conventional plants and Iberdrola highlighting Redeia's sole grid operation responsibility.

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£70 Million UK Energy Compensation Ordered for Forcibly Installed Meters

Eight UK energy firms will pay over £70 million in compensation to approximately 40,000 customers after Ofgem found they had prepayment meters forcibly installed, often without consent, highlighting failures in supporting struggling customers during the cost of living crisis.

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