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The UK government's planned changes to the Enterprise Profit Levy (EPL) could put the brakes on investment in the North Sea oil and gas sector, according to a study by Wood Mackenzie.
The UK government's planned changes to the Enterprise Profit Levy (EPL) could put the brakes on investment in the North Sea oil and gas sector, according to a study by Wood Mackenzie.
Venezuela is going through a post-election crisis after the opposition claimed victory for Edmundo González, disputing the official results declaring Maduro the winner. What impact will this have on the country's energy industry?
Venezuela is going through a post-election crisis after the opposition claimed victory for Edmundo González, disputing the official results declaring Maduro the winner. What impact will this have on the country's energy industry?
France set a new record for electricity generation and exports in the first half of 2024, thanks to strong hydropower activity and a recovery in nuclear power, reports French electricity grid operator RTE.
France set a new record for electricity generation and exports in the first half of 2024, thanks to strong hydropower activity and a recovery in nuclear power, reports French electricity grid operator RTE.
In the first half of 2024, the Port of Marseille Fos made significant progress in its strategic energy projects, confirming its role as a future energy hub.
In the first half of 2024, the Port of Marseille Fos made significant progress in its strategic energy projects, confirming its role as a future energy hub.
Electricity prices in Japan jumped 3% on July 30, following a 24% rise, in response to increased energy demand caused by an extreme heat wave.
Electricity prices in Japan jumped 3% on July 30, following a 24% rise, in response to increased energy demand caused by an extreme heat wave.
The EU is adding three new renewable energy projects to the CB RES list, aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and supporting the transition to clean energy.
The EU is adding three new renewable energy projects to the CB RES list, aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and supporting the transition to clean energy.
The French government is launching new calls for tenders to develop onshore and offshore renewable energies, with the aim of increasing their share of the national energy mix.
The French government is launching new calls for tenders to develop onshore and offshore renewable energies, with the aim of increasing their share of the national energy mix.
The French government has granted an advance of 14.2 million euros to Enercal, New Caledonia's electricity system operator, to ensure continuity of electricity supply and offset its chronic deficit.
The French government has granted an advance of 14.2 million euros to Enercal, New Caledonia's electricity system operator, to ensure continuity of electricity supply and offset its chronic deficit.
European renewable energy companies are reviewing their US projects in the face of electoral uncertainty, fearing a Donald Trump comeback.
European renewable energy companies are reviewing their US projects in the face of electoral uncertainty, fearing a Donald Trump comeback.
The Spanish government authorizes the construction of nearly 300 renewable energy projects, representing an investment of $18 billion, to add 28 gigawatts of capacity.
The Spanish government authorizes the construction of nearly 300 renewable energy projects, representing an investment of $18 billion, to add 28 gigawatts of capacity.
Fluctuating natural gas prices are driving European countries to diversify their energy sources, increasing investment in renewable energies and nuclear power.
Fluctuating natural gas prices are driving European countries to diversify their energy sources, increasing investment in renewable energies and nuclear power.
The Mortlake Energy Hub, Victoria's largest hybrid renewable energy project, will provide enough electricity to power 140,000 homes.
The Mortlake Energy Hub, Victoria's largest hybrid renewable energy project, will provide enough electricity to power 140,000 homes.
Despite its vast gas reserves, Venezuela is struggling to revitalize its energy production in the face of major economic and political challenges.
Despite its vast gas reserves, Venezuela is struggling to revitalize its energy production in the face of major economic and political challenges.
Researchers at Chung-Ang University propose a predictive energy management system with a customized real-time bidirectional pricing mechanism to improve power grid balance.
Researchers at Chung-Ang University propose a predictive energy management system with a customized real-time bidirectional pricing mechanism to improve power grid balance.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is allocating $4.3 billion to encourage emissions reductions in key sectors in 45 states.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is allocating $4.3 billion to encourage emissions reductions in key sectors in 45 states.
The Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE) reveals that tariff shields for gas and electricity cost 20.4 billion euros between 2022 and 2023, in order to protect consumers against soaring prices.
The Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE) reveals that tariff shields for gas and electricity cost 20.4 billion euros between 2022 and 2023, in order to protect consumers against soaring prices.
In 2023, data storage infrastructures in Ireland will consume more electricity than urban households, accounting for 21% of total demand, according to official statistics.
In 2023, data storage infrastructures in Ireland will consume more electricity than urban households, accounting for 21% of total demand, according to official statistics.
The boom in renewable energies is leading to an increase in negative price hours on the electricity market, highlighting the challenges of balancing the grid.
The boom in renewable energies is leading to an increase in negative price hours on the electricity market, highlighting the challenges of balancing the grid.
Malaysia aims to become a leader in electric vehicles in Southeast Asia through massive investment and government initiatives.
Malaysia aims to become a leader in electric vehicles in Southeast Asia through massive investment and government initiatives.
Cobra Acquisitions LLC, a subsidiary of Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. announces a $188 million settlement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to resolve litigation related to post-hurricane Maria restoration work.
Cobra Acquisitions LLC, a subsidiary of Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. announces a $188 million settlement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to resolve litigation related to post-hurricane Maria restoration work.
U.S. Senators introduce legislation to expedite permitting for energy projects, including electric transmission, LNG exports and mining.
U.S. Senators introduce legislation to expedite permitting for energy projects, including electric transmission, LNG exports and mining.
Portugal plans to achieve a 93% share of renewable energies in its electricity consumption by 2030, according to an updated draft of its energy and climate plan.
Portugal plans to achieve a 93% share of renewable energies in its electricity consumption by 2030, according to an updated draft of its energy and climate plan.
India and China will dominate global electricity demand in 2024-2025, with increases of 8% and 6.5%, according to the IEA, driven by economic growth and heat waves.
India and China will dominate global electricity demand in 2024-2025, with increases of 8% and 6.5%, according to the IEA, driven by economic growth and heat waves.
In June, Italy reached an all-time high by producing more electricity from renewable sources than from fossil fuels, marking a key step towards its climate targets.
In June, Italy reached an all-time high by producing more electricity from renewable sources than from fossil fuels, marking a key step towards its climate targets.
Infinity Power and Sierra Leone's Ministry of Energy have signed an agreement to develop 1GW of renewable energy by 2033, aimed at improving energy access and supporting the country's environmental goals.
Infinity Power and Sierra Leone's Ministry of Energy have signed an agreement to develop 1GW of renewable energy by 2033, aimed at improving energy access and supporting the country's environmental goals.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is financing the modernization of Serbia's electricity network with an 80 million euro loan to install smart meters.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is financing the modernization of Serbia's electricity network with an 80 million euro loan to install smart meters.

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