Tag #Energy Security

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UK Energy Bills to Surge £111 Annually

The average annual energy bill for British households will rise by £111 to £1,849 from April, driven by a 6.4% increase in the energy price cap, largely reflecting increased wholesale gas prices, impacting 9 million households immediately.

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No Poverty
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Woodside Faces Delays, Raising Australian Energy Crisis Fears

Woodside's six-year-old application to extend its North West Shelf gas operations until 2070 faces further delays, causing frustration and raising concerns about a looming energy crisis in Victoria and NSW due to declining Bass Strait gas production and a slower-than-expected shift to electric alter...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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US Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports

The US announced new sanctions targeting the "shadow fleet" facilitating Iranian oil exports, part of its "maximum pressure" policy; this follows similar EU sanctions linked to Iranian human rights abuses and its role in global conflicts.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU Unveils Clean Industrial Deal to Boost Competitiveness

The European Commission's Clean Industrial Deal, presented this Wednesday, aims to bolster European industry's competitiveness while adhering to climate goals by promoting domestic procurement, streamlining state aid, and employing a temporary LNG strategy to mitigate high energy prices.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Fossil Fuel Industry Campaigns Undermine Building Electrification Globally

A report reveals that since 2019, oil and gas interests have waged coordinated campaigns to block pro-electrification policies banning gas connections in new buildings across the US, UK, and Australia, using lobbying, lawsuits, and front groups, resulting in setbacks for climate action and public he...

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Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada's Nuclear Energy Sector Poised for Global Expansion

Canada's nuclear sector is expanding rapidly, driven by global decarbonization and energy security concerns, with the first small modular reactor (SMR) expected to be operational by 2029. This positions Canada for significant economic growth through technology exports, while also facing challenges i...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Energy Bills to Rise 6.4% in April

British energy bills will rise by 6.4% from April 1st, increasing the average annual household bill by £111 to £1,849 due to increased European gas prices and policy costs, impacting millions on standard variable tariffs despite lower seasonal energy usage.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
elmundo.es
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Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Sparks National Security Concerns

Madrid and Extremadura's presidents visited the Almaraz nuclear plant, slated for closure in 2027-2028, expressing concerns about national security and economic consequences due to its significant contribution to Spain's electricity supply (7%) and Madrid's (15%), along with the 2900 direct and indi...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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U.S.-Ukraine Resource Deal Sparks Internal Debate

Ukraine and the U.S. are negotiating a deal where the U.S. would receive at least half the profits from Ukrainian natural resource extraction; this has caused internal conflict in Ukraine, as the opposition views it as blackmail, and the EU has presented an alternative, more equitable proposal.

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Reduced Inequality
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France's Stalled Nuclear Renaissance: Delays and Challenges

France's ambitious 2022 plan to revitalize its nuclear industry by building new EPR and SMR reactors has encountered significant delays due to design challenges, funding uncertainties, and a lack of industrial coordination, raising concerns about the project's feasibility and energy independence.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
elmundo.es
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Spain's Shift on Nuclear Energy: Ribera Approves Belgian Aid Amidst Domestic Closures

Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Teresa Ribera, who previously opposed extending nuclear power plants' lifespans, approved multi-million euro state aid for Belgium to extend its nuclear plants for 10 years, highlighting the growing need for reliable energy sources amid renewable energy's intermittent n...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
theguardian.com
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BP Ditches Renewable Energy Goals, Shifts Back to Fossil Fuels

BP will scrap its renewable energy target of 50 gigawatts by 2030 and its $49 billion profit goal, shifting focus to fossil fuels due to investor pressure and a drop in 2024 profits to $8.9 billion; this comes after activist investor Elliott Management acquired a 5% stake in the company.

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Climate Action

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