Tag #Energy Security

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US Sanctions Force Serbia to Choose Between Russia and the West

Facing US sanctions on its Russian-majority-owned oil company NIS, Serbia must divest Russian ownership by February 25th to avoid further economic consequences, creating a pivotal moment in its relations with Russia and the West.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Los Angeles Wildfires Prompt Concerns Over Power Infrastructure

Investigations into recent Los Angeles wildfires are underway, with concerns raised about electrical infrastructure as a potential cause; since 1992, over 3,600 California wildfires have been linked to power generation, transmission, and distribution, resulting in significant damage and loss of life...

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Climate Action
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Dutch Coalition Urges Action to Boost Heat Network Adoption

Dozens of Dutch organizations urge the cabinet to implement measures to make heat network connections more attractive, including a price cap and reduced connection costs, to meet climate goals and avoid €1.6 billion in extra costs by 2040.

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Climate Action
zeit.de
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JadeWeserPort Expansion to Boost Offshore Wind and Vehicle Handling

Germany's JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven will expand northward by 400 meters in 2024, adding a multi-purpose handling area for vehicles and offshore wind components, driven by increased vehicle handling (9,000 in 2022 to 36,200 in 2023) and a lack of heavy-lift infrastructure in other German seaport...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Delays at Turkish Nuclear Plant

Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed equipment delivery to Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant, a project delayed by German export permit processing, with China now supplying replacement parts.

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
taz.de
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AfD's Anti-Wind Energy Stance Threatens Germany's Energy Transition

AfD leader Alice Weidel's inflammatory rhetoric against wind turbines, comparing them to the Holocaust memorial, threatens Germany's energy transition and could lead to soaring electricity prices if implemented, as wind energy constitutes nearly one-third of Germany's electricity production in 2024.

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Climate Action
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UK Faces Blackout Risk Amid Low Gas Stores and Rapid Decarbonization Push

The UK's low gas storage levels, coupled with Labour's ambitious decarbonization plans, have raised concerns about potential blackouts, with the opposition warning of the country's increasing reliance on foreign energy imports and the impact on energy bills.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
dw.com
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Zelenskyy Rejects Fico's Gas Transit Meeting Offer

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's border meeting proposal regarding the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, inviting him to Kyiv instead; Fico's letter expressed concerns about the halt's impact on Ukraine, Slovakia, and the EU, while Slovakia's President Pe...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Queensland Farmers Withdraw Appeal Against New Acland Coal Mine Expansion

Queensland farmers ended their 11-year legal battle against the New Acland coal mine expansion on Tuesday, withdrawing their final appeal despite previous court victories; the mine started operating under new approvals in September 2023.

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Climate Action
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French Court Critiques EPR Reactor Profitability, Raising Doubts About Nuclear Expansion

A French Court of Auditors report reveals the questionable financial viability of EPR nuclear reactors, citing significant cost overruns, delays (12-13 years globally vs. EDF's projected 7-9), and uncertainty around future electricity prices and renewable energy competition, potentially jeopardizing...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Ukraine Drone Attack on TurkStream Gas Pipeline Fails

Russian authorities reported that nine Ukrainian drones targeted the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline on January 13th, 2025, in the Krasnodar region, all drones were shot down with only minor damage to the station reported, and no injuries were reported.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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DTEK to Invest €140 Million in Ukraine's Energy Storage

Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, will invest €140 million in energy storage systems to stabilize the power grid, using batteries from Siemens' Fluence Energy to power 600,000 households for two hours, aiming for completion before next winter and reducing reliance on large power plants...

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Affordable and Clean Energy