Tag #Energy Crisis

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EU Imposes 18th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Key Financial and Energy Sectors

The EU approved its 18th sanctions package against Russia, targeting 22 banks, the Russian Direct Investment Fund, lowering the oil price cap to $47.6 per barrel, and banning Nord Stream pipelines, aiming to cripple Russia's war financing.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Armenia Nationalizes "Armenian Electric Networks" Amidst Political Controversy

Following the arrest of businessman Samvel Karapetyan, the Armenian government nationalized his company, "Armenian Electric Networks" (HENC), appointing Romanos Petrosyan as temporary manager despite HENC's claims of political motivation and legal challenges.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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China's Record Heatwave Stresses Power Grid

A record-breaking heatwave in China, linked to climate change, has pushed electricity demand to over 1.5 billion kilowatts, exceeding the previous year's peak by 55 million kilowatts and breaking local records 36 times this summer, while also impacting agriculture, industry, and healthcare.

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Climate Action
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Record German Energy Supplier Switches Amid Rising Cutoffs

In 2024, a record 7.1 million German electricity and 2.2 million gas customers switched suppliers, saving €2.2 billion collectively, but also saw a 20% rise in electricity and gas cutoffs to 245,000 and 33,700 respectively, highlighting both market dynamics and growing energy poverty.

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No Poverty
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Greece braces for heatwave, power grid on high alert

Facing a new heatwave, Greece's power grid is on high alert, with authorities expecting high demand and potential for localized blackouts despite a new power plant and backup measures; however, inefficient cross-border energy flow is causing price discrepancies and threatens energy security, leading...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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German Government Faces Backlash Over Limited Electricity Tax Cut

Two CDU state premiers and business associations criticize Germany's partial electricity tax cut, deeming it a broken promise from the coalition agreement that pledged broader relief for businesses and households, potentially impacting investments.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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EU Imposes Tougher Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Energy and Finance

The EU imposed its 18th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 22 banks, Nord Stream pipelines, and lowering the oil price cap to $47.6 per barrel, while also banning imports of Russian-refined petroleum products and adding over 105 ships to its 'ghost fleet' blacklist, after Slovakia lifted its vet...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Egypt's \$590 Million Solar Plant Aims to Solve Energy Crisis

Egypt begins construction on its first large-scale hybrid solar and battery plant, Obelisk, a \$590 million project aiming to alleviate its energy crisis by increasing renewable energy production, addressing issues of intermittency and high energy demand during summer months.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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142% US Electricity Bill Hike Blamed on AI Data Centers

Facing a 142% increase in electricity rate requests totaling $29 billion in the first half of 2024, US consumers are shouldering the cost of the energy-intensive data centers powering the AI boom, with companies like National Grid raising bills by $50 per month, sparking debate about cost allocation...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Record Energy Provider Switches in Germany Amid Rising Shutoffs

In 2024, a record 7.1 million German electricity customers and 2.2 million gas customers switched providers, saving households €2.2 billion, while energy shutoffs increased by 20 percent to 245,000 (electricity) and 33,700 (gas), highlighting the challenges of rising energy costs and energy poverty.

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No Poverty
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Western Balkans Drought: Heatwave Cripples Agriculture and Energy"

A severe drought and heatwave impacting the Western Balkans has caused water shortages, reduced agricultural yields, and strained energy supplies, necessitating €60 million in energy imports for Albania in the first half of 2023 and leading to closures of public services like Pristina's largest publ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Western Balkans Drought Cripples Agriculture, Electricity, and Water Supplies

Extreme heat and drought caused by an African anticyclone affect the Western Balkans, impacting agriculture, electricity production (Albania imported €60 million in energy in H1 2024), and water resources, leading to restrictions and the closure of Pristina's Gërmia pool.

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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