Preparations are underway to launch Germany’s fourth state-managed liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal following a long delay. The state-owned […]
Commissioning of LNG terminal in Stade in preparation Read More »
The International Energy Agency has significantly raised its forecast for global coal demand. Instead of a decline, it now expects
Coal demand hits record: LNG supply disruptions drive coal back into the power system Read More »
The federal government is unable to estimate the future availability and price trends of alternative heating fuels. “Assumptions regarding future
Federal government unable to estimate availability and prices of green gases Read More »
Amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, oil prices have once again risen sharply. On Monday morning, the price of
Oil price rises to around 107 dollars per barrel of Brent crude Read More »
Brussels – The EU aims to completely phase out Russian gas by 2027 at the latest, yet the necessary replacement
Replacement supplies for Russian gas not secured – EU risks security of supply Read More »
Germany has been pouring billions into its energy transition for years, yet key targets remain out of reach. According to
Europe enters September facing significant pressures in energy and financial markets. On September 1, gas prices briefly hit their highest
Gas prices in Europe hit 3.5-year high – storage facilities only 65 percent full Read More »
Operators of gas storage facilities in Germany have warned that the window of opportunity for filling their sites is closing.
In the US, the boom in AI and data centers triggered a massive expansion of gas-fired power plants during the
AI boom in the US: 189 GW of gas-fired power plants planned for data centers Read More »
China, August 2026: A new study published in Science links the rapid expansion of solar farms to a measurable decline
Solar farms: New Science study measures decline in bird diversity in China Read More »
Berlin – The Federal Ministry of Economics is examining whether coal-fired power plants currently held in reserve should generate electricity
On August 24, 2026, Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland dismissed his country’s former role as “Europe’s green battery.” While Norway’s
Energy Minister Aasland: Norway’s hydropower cannot save Europe Read More »
Voerde – On August 21, 2026, RWE demolished the 90-meter-high boiler house of Unit B at the Voerde coal-fired power
Voerde Coal-Fired Power Plant: RWE Demolishes Boiler House of 695 MW Unit Read More »
Gary, Indiana, August 2026 – Following a severe thunderstorm with gusts of up to 159 km/h on August 11, power
Germany, August 2026: Grid connections are becoming a bottleneck for industry, data centers, and battery storage systems. The issue is
Grid connections at their limit: Power grid can no longer supply major consumers Read More »
