Tag #Energy Security

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Swiss Data Center Recycles Waste Heat to Power 6,000 Homes

Infomaniak's new data center in Geneva, Switzerland, is recycling 100% of its energy consumption to heat approximately 6,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions by 3,600 tons of CO2 equivalent annually. The facility, currently at 25% capacity, aims for full operation by 2028.

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UK Government Weighs Billions in Subsidies for Controversial Biomass Power Plant

The UK government is considering billions of pounds in new subsidies for Drax power station, which burns wood for electricity despite environmental concerns; a decision expected by Monday, this conflicts with the government's 2030 decarbonization target and faces opposition from campaigners and some...

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Climate Action
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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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Climate Action
zeit.de
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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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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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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—representing 553 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy, mostly purchased by manufacturing enterprises; this surge reflects growing corporate sustainability efforts and addresses global carbon emission conce...

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Baltic States Sever Ties to Russian Electricity Grid

This weekend, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will fully disconnect their electricity grids from Russia and Belarus, completing a long-term project to integrate with the EU energy system, a move with major geopolitical significance stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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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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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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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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UK Reforms Planning Rules to Boost Nuclear Power and Create Jobs

The UK government announced sweeping changes to planning rules to accelerate nuclear power plant construction, aiming to create thousands of jobs and address the country's energy security concerns, spurred by years of delays due to regulations and the absence of new plant construction since 1995.

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