Russia's Dogazification Program Exceeds 700,000 Connections
As of early December 2023, Russia's dogazification program has connected over 728,000 households to natural gas, exceeding the 700,000 mark on November 18th, with almost 1.43 million applications received and over 1.13 million contracts fulfilled; future plans include expanding to horticultural asso...
Russia's Dogazification Program Exceeds 700,000 Connections
As of early December 2023, Russia's dogazification program has connected over 728,000 households to natural gas, exceeding the 700,000 mark on November 18th, with almost 1.43 million applications received and over 1.13 million contracts fulfilled; future plans include expanding to horticultural asso...
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56% Bias Score
Shell and Equinor Merge North Sea Assets, Creating Largest Independent Producer
Shell and Equinor are merging their UK North Sea oil and gas assets to create the region's largest independent producer, employing 1,300 people and aiming to produce over 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by next year, despite facing declining production and environmental concerns.
Shell and Equinor Merge North Sea Assets, Creating Largest Independent Producer
Shell and Equinor are merging their UK North Sea oil and gas assets to create the region's largest independent producer, employing 1,300 people and aiming to produce over 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by next year, despite facing declining production and environmental concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
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20% Bias Score
Scholz Urges Cooperation on Key Legislation Before German Re-election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the Bundestag, urging cooperation on key legislation including tax relief, increased child benefit, and energy price stabilization before the February 23rd Bundestag re-election, highlighting the need for continued action despite the current political instabil...
Scholz Urges Cooperation on Key Legislation Before German Re-election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the Bundestag, urging cooperation on key legislation including tax relief, increased child benefit, and energy price stabilization before the February 23rd Bundestag re-election, highlighting the need for continued action despite the current political instabil...
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32% Bias Score
EU Energy Dependence Remains High Despite Reduced Russian Gas Imports
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU decreased its reliance on Russian gas from 40% to 8%, primarily substituting with imports from the US and Norway, while its overall energy independence remains critically low at 4.0/10 according to the European Council on Foreign Relations.
EU Energy Dependence Remains High Despite Reduced Russian Gas Imports
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU decreased its reliance on Russian gas from 40% to 8%, primarily substituting with imports from the US and Norway, while its overall energy independence remains critically low at 4.0/10 according to the European Council on Foreign Relations.
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32% Bias Score
Reactor Installed at UK's Newest Nuclear Power Station
A 500-tonne reactor, manufactured by Framatome in France, has been installed at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset, UK, marking a key step in its construction, delayed by several years and facing a significant cost increase. The plant is expected to power six million homes upon its co...
Reactor Installed at UK's Newest Nuclear Power Station
A 500-tonne reactor, manufactured by Framatome in France, has been installed at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset, UK, marking a key step in its construction, delayed by several years and facing a significant cost increase. The plant is expected to power six million homes upon its co...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish EV Chargers Form Association to Overcome Bureaucratic Hurdles
Six major Spanish ultra-rapid EV charging companies, including Tesla, formed a new association, AORU, to overcome bureaucratic obstacles hindering the deployment of charging stations, impacting Spain's EV infrastructure development and economic growth.
Spanish EV Chargers Form Association to Overcome Bureaucratic Hurdles
Six major Spanish ultra-rapid EV charging companies, including Tesla, formed a new association, AORU, to overcome bureaucratic obstacles hindering the deployment of charging stations, impacting Spain's EV infrastructure development and economic growth.
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48% Bias Score
Adaro Andalan Indonesia's IPO Raises $271 Million Amidst High Coal Demand
Adaro Andalan Indonesia, a coal mining company backed by Indonesian billionaire Garibaldi Thohir, raised $271 million in its IPO, seeing its shares surge 20% on its trading debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday, driven by high demand for thermal coal in Asia and plans to diversify into ren...
Adaro Andalan Indonesia's IPO Raises $271 Million Amidst High Coal Demand
Adaro Andalan Indonesia, a coal mining company backed by Indonesian billionaire Garibaldi Thohir, raised $271 million in its IPO, seeing its shares surge 20% on its trading debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday, driven by high demand for thermal coal in Asia and plans to diversify into ren...
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44% Bias Score
UK Extends Lifespan of Four Aging Nuclear Plants to Bolster Energy Security
Four of Britain's oldest nuclear power plants will operate for more than a decade longer than planned, extending until 2030 (Heysham 2 and Torness) and 2027 (Heysham 1 and Hartlepool), to counter the delay of Hinkley Point C and bolster energy security, powering up to 11.6 million homes.
UK Extends Lifespan of Four Aging Nuclear Plants to Bolster Energy Security
Four of Britain's oldest nuclear power plants will operate for more than a decade longer than planned, extending until 2030 (Heysham 2 and Torness) and 2027 (Heysham 1 and Hartlepool), to counter the delay of Hinkley Point C and bolster energy security, powering up to 11.6 million homes.
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40% Bias Score
German Helicopters Fired Upon in Baltic Sea Amidst Rising Tensions
German military helicopters were reportedly fired upon by Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea; the incident highlights escalating tensions and sanctions evasion by Russia using shadow tankers, raising concerns of environmental catastrophe and necessitating increased surveillance.
German Helicopters Fired Upon in Baltic Sea Amidst Rising Tensions
German military helicopters were reportedly fired upon by Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea; the incident highlights escalating tensions and sanctions evasion by Russia using shadow tankers, raising concerns of environmental catastrophe and necessitating increased surveillance.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Offers 65% Tax Credit for Smart Home Energy Systems
Italy offers a 65% tax credit until December 31, 2024, for installing smart home energy management systems, which can save up to 10% on energy costs; the credit decreases to 50% in 2025, aligning with EU energy efficiency goals.
Italy Offers 65% Tax Credit for Smart Home Energy Systems
Italy offers a 65% tax credit until December 31, 2024, for installing smart home energy management systems, which can save up to 10% on energy costs; the credit decreases to 50% in 2025, aligning with EU energy efficiency goals.
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48% Bias Score
Ecuador Drought Cripples Salcedo's Ice Cream Industry
In Salcedo, Ecuador, a prolonged drought has caused daily 14-hour power outages since September, crippling the town's renowned ice cream industry; 30 of 80 small ice cream plants closed, resulting in 300 job losses, and impacting the wider economy.
Ecuador Drought Cripples Salcedo's Ice Cream Industry
In Salcedo, Ecuador, a prolonged drought has caused daily 14-hour power outages since September, crippling the town's renowned ice cream industry; 30 of 80 small ice cream plants closed, resulting in 300 job losses, and impacting the wider economy.
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24% Bias Score