Tag #Energy Security

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UK Government Cuts Drax Subsidy, Saving Consumers £170 Million Annually

The UK government will cut Drax power station's subsidy by half from 2027, saving consumers £170 million annually, as the plant's role in the power system is reduced, while its wood pellet sustainability increases to 100% under a new deal.

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EU Plans Baltic Sea Crackdown on Russian Oil Tankers

European countries are negotiating large-scale operations to detain Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, leveraging international law or national legislation to counter sanctions evasion; up to 17% of global oil tankers are part of Russia's shadow fleet, transporting roughly 80% of its crude oil, ...

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E-Fuels Insufficient for Climate-Neutral Car Traffic, Study Finds

A study by the Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS) concludes that e-fuels will be insufficient to make car traffic climate-neutral, challenging the German exception in the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban. The study highlights e-fuels' high cost and low efficiency compared to electric vehi...

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UK to Subsidize Drax Power Plant with £1.8 Billion

The UK government will provide Drax power plant with £1.8 billion in subsidies from 2027-2031 to ensure energy security, despite the plant's high profits and past subsidies totaling £7 billion since 2012, with a guaranteed power price significantly above market rates.

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Baltic States Complete Grid Synchronization with Europe, Ending Russian Energy Dependence

On Saturday, the Baltic states—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—completed the synchronization of their electricity grids with continental Europe, ending their energy dependence on Russia and Belarus after a €1.6 billion EU-funded project spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Trump Administration Weighs Tariffs Against EU Over Burdensome ESG Regulations

Facing EU's stringent ESG regulations, like the CSRD and CSDDD, increasing compliance costs for US firms and hampering energy exports, the Trump administration is considering retaliatory tariffs, potentially reshaping transatlantic relations and global ESG standards.

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EU and Russia Vie for Influence in Transnistria's Energy Crisis

In early February, the EU gave Transnistria €20 million in emergency gas aid (for 10 days), while offering €60 million more contingent on democratization. The separatist regime, using a scheme through Dubai and Hungary, received the initial aid, then accepted implied EU aid after initially claiming ...

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UK Extends Drax Biomass Subsidies Amidst Environmental Concerns

The UK government extended subsidies for the Drax biomass power station until 2031, despite environmental concerns, halving previous payments and imposing stricter sustainability conditions. This decision follows other controversial choices, sparking criticism from environmental groups but defended ...

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UK Energy Bills to Surge £109 in April

UK energy bills are set to rise by up to £109 in April for 26 million households on default tariffs due to a 6% Ofgem price cap increase to £1,847, driven by 15-month high wholesale prices; experts urge consumers to switch to fixed-rate deals to avoid higher costs.

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Baltic States Sever Ties with Russia, Join European Electricity Grid

The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—completed their integration into the European electricity grid on February 9th, 2024, severing ties with Russia's network after a €1.6 billion investment, largely EU-funded, and eliminating fears of Russian energy blackmail.

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Baltic States Sever Ties to Russian Power Grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania successfully disconnected from the Russian-controlled IPS/UPS electricity grid on Saturday, synchronizing with the European grid to bolster energy security and further integrate with the EU, symbolically severing energy ties to their former Soviet overlord.

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Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Energy Grid

On Saturday, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania disconnected from Russia's power grid, completing a €1.6 billion EU-funded project accelerated by the war in Ukraine, symbolizing energy independence and enhanced regional security.

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