Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany's Mixed Climate Report Card: Electricity Success, Systemic Challenges Remain
Germany's electricity sector meets emission targets, but transportation and building sectors lag, despite overall emissions falling; economic weakness and mild weather contribute to this, highlighting the need for structural economic changes and the promised climate allowance.
Germany's Mixed Climate Report Card: Electricity Success, Systemic Challenges Remain
Germany's electricity sector meets emission targets, but transportation and building sectors lag, despite overall emissions falling; economic weakness and mild weather contribute to this, highlighting the need for structural economic changes and the promised climate allowance.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Italy's 2025 Appliance Bonus: €50 Million for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Italy's 2025 appliance bonus provides a 30% discount (up to €100, or €200 for low-income families) for replacing inefficient appliances with energy-efficient models (class B or higher), funded by a €50 million budget.
Italy's 2025 Appliance Bonus: €50 Million for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Italy's 2025 appliance bonus provides a 30% discount (up to €100, or €200 for low-income families) for replacing inefficient appliances with energy-efficient models (class B or higher), funded by a €50 million budget.
Progress
44% Bias Score
German Electricity Prices Soar Amidst Renewable Energy Volatility and Market Manipulation Probe
Germany's electricity prices fluctuated wildly in early 2025, reaching zero at times due to renewable energy surpluses but spiking to €936 per megawatt-hour in December due to shortfalls, prompting an investigation into potential market manipulation.
German Electricity Prices Soar Amidst Renewable Energy Volatility and Market Manipulation Probe
Germany's electricity prices fluctuated wildly in early 2025, reaching zero at times due to renewable energy surpluses but spiking to €936 per megawatt-hour in December due to shortfalls, prompting an investigation into potential market manipulation.
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36% Bias Score
Slovakia-Ukraine Energy Dispute Escalates After Meeting Cancellation
A planned meeting between Slovakian and Ukrainian officials in Brussels to discuss energy security concerns following the end of a Russian gas transit deal was canceled amid accusations of non-attendance, leading to threats from Slovakia's prime minister.
Slovakia-Ukraine Energy Dispute Escalates After Meeting Cancellation
A planned meeting between Slovakian and Ukrainian officials in Brussels to discuss energy security concerns following the end of a Russian gas transit deal was canceled amid accusations of non-attendance, leading to threats from Slovakia's prime minister.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Germany's Solar Power Capacity Hits 100 Gigawatts, but Actual Generation Lags
Germany's solar power capacity reached 100 gigawatts in 2024, exceeding the previous year's capacity by 17 gigawatts, but the actual generation was significantly lower due to varying installation orientations. The rapid growth in solar energy is outpacing the development of storage capacity, leading...
Germany's Solar Power Capacity Hits 100 Gigawatts, but Actual Generation Lags
Germany's solar power capacity reached 100 gigawatts in 2024, exceeding the previous year's capacity by 17 gigawatts, but the actual generation was significantly lower due to varying installation orientations. The rapid growth in solar energy is outpacing the development of storage capacity, leading...
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32% Bias Score
China's New Energy Law: Restructuring the Economy and Energy Market
China's new national energy law, effective January 1st, 2025, aims to overhaul its energy market by increasing domestic consumption, prioritizing high-tech exports, and incentivizing innovation, impacting both domestic and foreign investors.
China's New Energy Law: Restructuring the Economy and Energy Market
China's new national energy law, effective January 1st, 2025, aims to overhaul its energy market by increasing domestic consumption, prioritizing high-tech exports, and incentivizing innovation, impacting both domestic and foreign investors.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Arctic Ambitions Curtailed by Geopolitics and Harsh Realities
Russia and Norway have scaled back their Arctic ambitions due to the deterioration of relations following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, coupled with the reassessment of the region's economic viability in the face of harsh environmental conditions and initially overly optimistic resource estimations.
Arctic Ambitions Curtailed by Geopolitics and Harsh Realities
Russia and Norway have scaled back their Arctic ambitions due to the deterioration of relations following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, coupled with the reassessment of the region's economic viability in the face of harsh environmental conditions and initially overly optimistic resource estimations.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Biden's Massive Drilling Ban Sparks Legal and Economic Uncertainty
President Biden banned oil and gas drilling on 625 million acres of federal waters, prompting President-elect Trump to vow immediate reversal; the legality and long-term economic impacts remain uncertain.
Biden's Massive Drilling Ban Sparks Legal and Economic Uncertainty
President Biden banned oil and gas drilling on 625 million acres of federal waters, prompting President-elect Trump to vow immediate reversal; the legality and long-term economic impacts remain uncertain.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Germany's Renewable Energy Success, but Challenges Remain in Other Sectors
Germany's renewable energy sector thrived in 2024, with a record one million new photovoltaic installations and increased wind power, pushing renewable energy's share in electricity generation to 59%. However, progress stalled in buildings and transport, resulting in lower than target emission reduc...
Germany's Renewable Energy Success, but Challenges Remain in Other Sectors
Germany's renewable energy sector thrived in 2024, with a record one million new photovoltaic installations and increased wind power, pushing renewable energy's share in electricity generation to 59%. However, progress stalled in buildings and transport, resulting in lower than target emission reduc...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Texas Power Grid Shows Improvement in 2024, But Challenges Remain
The Texas power grid, managed by ERCOT, experienced improvements in 2024 due to increased solar energy generation, mitigating reliance on natural gas during peak demand and preventing widespread outages. However, challenges persist, including severe weather vulnerability and the need for increased g...
Texas Power Grid Shows Improvement in 2024, But Challenges Remain
The Texas power grid, managed by ERCOT, experienced improvements in 2024 due to increased solar energy generation, mitigating reliance on natural gas during peak demand and preventing widespread outages. However, challenges persist, including severe weather vulnerability and the need for increased g...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Biden Bans Offshore Drilling; Trump Vows Reversal
President Biden issued a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters, a move that President-elect Trump criticized as hindering the transition process; however, experts say the ban's economic impact will be minimal because it mostly affects future projects, not existing ones.
Biden Bans Offshore Drilling; Trump Vows Reversal
President Biden issued a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters, a move that President-elect Trump criticized as hindering the transition process; however, experts say the ban's economic impact will be minimal because it mostly affects future projects, not existing ones.
Progress
44% Bias Score