International Energy Agency warns of gas shortages in Europe this winter
Rising global gas consumption and geopolitical tensions could cause gas shortages in Europe this coming winter, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.
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Once again the world finds itself on the brink of a renewed energy crisis, and once again Europe appears ill-prepared.
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Fears surrounding energy shortages in Ireland have scuppered plans for a new Google data centre in the country.
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Hungary's foreign minister Peter Szijjártó has stated the country's energy supply remained "secure" despite Ukraine curtailing its oil supply.
More German companies mull relocation due to high energy prices, survey finds
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In the end, Zeus was right. When he punished Prometheus for giving fire to humanity, the old Greek god must have known that their days are now numbered.
Dutch grid operator warns of future energy shortages, price hikes
The Netherlands will not have enough electricity to be powered 24/7 from about 2032, with the country's national grid operator warning of future shortages and price…
Two years into Ukraine war ‘EU still depends on Russian gas,’ says energy regulator
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Six European countries sign deal to protect North Sea systems from Russian sabotage
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‘Biden’s green LNG review risks making US energy dependent’
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That Europe could soon be energy self-sufficient is ‘just nonsense’ – argues Liberal MEP
That the European Union could soon be self-sufficient in energy is "just nonsense", says an MEP.
Oil jumps, stocks drop on Middle East conflict: markets wrap
Oil surged more than five per cent and investors sought safety in gold, bonds and the dollar after Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel sparked fears of a wider…
Don’t be fooled: China’s investment in renewables is not about net zero – it is about preparing for war with the United States
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No cash for emergency generators despite possible energy crisis, Brussels declares
The European Commission has rejected giving businesses support to buy emergency generators in preparation for a possible energy crisis.
France is Europe’s top power exporter as Germany turns importer
France has overtaken Sweden to become Europe’s top net power exporter, while Germany has moved from exporter to importer during the first half of this year.
Global coal consumption hit all-time high in 2022, says international agency
Despite all the pledges from the West to curb global carbon emissions, the world is burning coal like never before.
Niger coup ‘no immediate danger to EU energy supply’
The military coup in Niger does not pose any "immediate" danger to the European Union’s energy supplies, an expert in the sector has told Brussels Signal.
Renewables growth did not dent fossil fuel dominance in 2022, report says
Global energy demand rose one per cent last year and record renewables growth did nothing to shift the dominance of fossil fuels, which still accounted for 82 per…
Europe’s risky plan to avert an energy crisis: stash gas in Ukraine
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