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France's Decarbonization Plan Faces Setback Amidst Rise in Fossil Fuel Heating Sales

France aims to eliminate 300,000 oil and 350,000 gas home heating systems annually by 2030, but sales of these systems rose by 14% in 2024, despite regulations phasing them out, due to factors like stock replenishment and lower gas prices, while heat pump sales decreased.

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Germany's LNG Terminals: Low Utilization Amidst Pricing Disputes

Germany's North Sea LNG import terminals reached 65% capacity in 2024, with Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel leading, while Baltic Sea terminals had lower utilization due to maintenance and disputes over transport fees; the overall LNG contribution to German gas imports remained low at 8%.

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Ukraine Pushes for Controversial Nuclear Reactor Project

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges parliament to approve the construction of two older Bulgarian-made nuclear reactors at the Khmelnitsky power plant to bolster energy independence, despite concerns over compatibility and foundation integrity.

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EU Nations Reject Reopening Russian Gas Pipelines Amid Peace Talks

Several EU nations, including Estonia and Lithuania, strongly oppose reopening Russian gas pipelines to end the Ukraine war, fearing renewed energy dependence and weaponization of energy by Russia, despite reports of some EU officials considering this option for lowering energy costs.

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Iran's Energy Crisis: Renewable Energy Plans Face Economic and Political Headwinds

Facing a severe energy crisis despite vast natural gas reserves, Iran plans to increase renewable energy generation to 30,000 megawatts in four years, but faces challenges in financing and the potential economic viability of large-scale renewable energy adoption compared to improving existing fossil...

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China's Green Electricity Certificates Surge 21-Fold in 2024

In 2024, China issued 4.955 billion green electricity certificates, a 21.42-fold increase, facilitating green power transactions and addressing carbon emissions in global trade by tracing product carbon footprints, with 70 percent of purchases from manufacturing sectors.

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Germany's LNG Terminals: 65% Capacity Utilization in 2024

Germany's North Sea LNG terminals reached roughly 65% capacity in 2024, while Baltic Sea terminals showed lower usage, highlighting challenges in infrastructure, market dynamics, and the transition to hydrogen.

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Dutch Government to Fully Own New Nuclear Power Plants

The Netherlands' government will fully own two new nuclear power plants due to private sector unwillingness to invest because of financial risks, and will establish a holding company for construction and operation, marking a significant policy shift aiming for energy security and strategic autonomy.

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Trump's Panama Canal Threat Sparks Global Trade Crisis

President Trump's February 3rd threat to seize the Panama Canal, which handles 6% of global maritime trade, has triggered a major diplomatic crisis, prompting Panama to cancel a Chinese Belt and Road Initiative deal while increasing US cooperation.

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Almaraz Nuclear Plant's Planned Closure Raises Energy Security Concerns

Almaraz nuclear power plant, operational since 1981, faces closure in 2028, despite generating 7,590 GWh last year, due to high taxes and government policy, raising concerns about Spain's energy security.

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Equinor Halves Renewable Investment, Boosts Oil and Gas Production

Equinor, a Norwegian energy giant, is halving its renewable energy investment to $5 billion over the next two years while increasing oil and gas production by 10%, citing lower-than-expected profitability in renewables and customer reluctance to long-term contracts; the company plans to proceed with...

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Iran Urges OPEC Unity Against Potential US Oil Sanctions

Iranian President Pezeshkian urged OPEC unity against potential US sanctions aiming to halt Iran's 1.5 million bpd oil exports, impacting global energy markets; Iran's oil minister warned that unilateral sanctions destabilize energy markets.

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