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China's Sinopec, TotalEnergies to produce sustainable aviation fuel: China Petroleum & Chemical Corp, or Sinopec, announced on Wednesday that it has agreed with ...
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German consumers pay more for energy than before Ukraine war: Natural gas and electricity costs in Germany rose significantly more in the second half of 2023 ...
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Criminal trial scheduled for ex-VW boss Winterkorn in diesel scandal: A criminal trial against ex-Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn over his alleged role in the ...
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European natural gas price reaches highest level since January: The price of natural gas in Europe has reached its highest level in over three months due to the ...
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German Farmers' Association willing to compromise on diesel subsidies ｜ DPA: The German Farmers' Association (DBV) has signalled its willingness to reach ...
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LNG terminal on Rügen is allowed to go into operation: With the terminal on Rügen, there will in future be another port through which liquid natural gas can come ...
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German consumers to pay more for gas heating as VAT returns to 19% ｜ DPA: German consumers are facing higher gas prices starting on Monday, as a temporary ...
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Gasoline prices rise to annual high: Not a good outlook for drivers: Shortly before the holidays, gasoline prices rose again. E10 is now significantly more ...
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Mehrum coal-fired power plant is finally being taken off the grid: It was the first old power plant to be taken out of reserve in 2022 during the gas crisis ...
cz.de/der-norden/strommarkt-kohlekraftwerk-mehrum-geht-endgueltig-vom-netz
Environmental expert council: Germany has used up CO2 budget: Germany has used up the greenhouse gas quota that would be commensurate with global warming of 1 ...
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German government reaches deal on much-debated power plant strategy: The German government has agreed on a strategy for the construction of new hydrogen-capable ...
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German Bundestag votes to end tax relief for farmers despite protests: The German parliament agreed on Friday to gradually eliminate tax relief on diesel fuel ...
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Uniper chief sees return to normality after years of ups and downs ｜ DPA: After nearly going bankrupt during the 2022 energy crisis and posting a record profit ...
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Germany to propose help for farmers in bid to quell protests: The German government is looking at ways it can ease the financial burden on the agriculture sector ...
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German authority finds unauthorized defeat devices in BMW diesel cars: The German motoring authority has identified illegal defeat devices in some BMW Sports ...
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German farmers block roads with tractors and stage protests against plan to scrap diesel tax breaks
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German industry sceptical on government coal phase-out by 2030 plan ｜ DPA: The Federation of German Industries (BDI) expressed scepticism on Saturday of ...
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Scholz greeted by farmers protesting diesel tax plan ｜ DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was greeted on Thursday with loud protests from farmers demonstrating ...
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Macron urges G7 countries to phase out coal before 2030: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for a more determined approach to phasing out coal ...
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Germany's Habeck sees great potential for hydrogen production in Oman ｜ DPA: German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has high hopes for the Gulf state of Oman ...
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COP28 approves deal on ‘transitioning away from fossil fuels’: Small island nations have said that the proposal does not speak specifically to fossil fuel ...
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LNG terminal off Rügen - Federal government gives billion-dollar guarantee for pipeline construction
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Norway's Equinor, Germany's SEFE strike long-term gas supply deal: The state-owned German energy company SEFE and the Norwegian gas giant Equinor have struck a ...
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Environmental aid is suing against the use of chlorine at the LNG terminal: The terminal for liquefied natural gas in Wilhelmshaven is the first and most ...
cz.de/der-norden/wilhelmshaven-umwelthilfe-klagt-gegen-chlor-einsatz-am-lng-terminal
UN climate head Stiell: COP28 deal 'beginning of end' of fossil fuels ｜ DPA
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Mercedes-Benz recalls diesel vehicles over emissions software: German automaker Mercedes-Benz must recall more than 100,000 diesel vehicles in Germany due to ...
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German Cabinet agrees plan to soften impact of high energy prices : The German government has agreed on a plan to ease the burden of high energy prices on ...
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US envoy Kerry says COP28 delegates 'should feel good' about deal ｜ DPA: The delegates at the UN Climate Change Conference "should feel good" ...
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Dubai COP28 is 'last gasp' for fossil fuels, German minister says ｜ DPA: The UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai is witnessing "a last gasp from ...
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Quick Glance: COP28: Potential Agreement on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
- The UAE is cautiously optimistic about COP28 committing to phase down fossil fuels in the coming decades.
- Hosting a climate conference in a petrostate could lead to real progress on climate despite the irony.
- A pledge now will not mean the world will completely stop using fossil fuels.
- It is very unlikely to get any commitment on an expiry date, as it would be too controversial.
Guterres calls for 'end to fossil age' amid wrangling on COP28 text ｜ DPA
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Climate conference delegates criticise OPEC over leaked letter ｜ DPA: Reports of a letter from the OPEC club of oil producing countries sparked outrage among ...
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Natural gas storage facilities in Germany are full to the brim: When Russia turned off the most important gas tap in the summer of 2022, there was great concern ...
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Head of UN Development urges COP28 nations not to be critical of UAE ｜ DPA: The head of the UN Development Programme, Achim Steiner, warned against premature ...
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Kremlin denies involvement in Baltic Sea pipeline damage ｜ DPA: Moscow has denied any involvement in the damage to the gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea between ...
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Quick Glance: Sweden Signs NATO Accession Protocol
- Finnish police focus on role of vessel Newpolar Be in Baltic Sea pipeline investigation
- Swedish civil defence minister reports damage to telecoms cable between Estonia and Sweden
- Probable explosion detected along Finnish coast of Baltic Sea
- Survey work to begin on Balticconnector natural gas pipeline after pressure drop
Italian energy firm Enel presents 2024-26 plan: Italian manufacturer and distributor of electricity and gas Enel Group presented its 2024-26 plan on Wednesday ...
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Who are the new National and Labour MPs?: National has heaps of new representatives this term. Labour? Just two.
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Estonian president demands answers to unexplained pipeline damage ｜ DPA: Estonia has no indication yet on who is behind the damage to a gas pipeline between ...
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Quick Glance: Balticonnector: Pipeline between Finland and Estonia damaged
- Investigation underway to determine the cause of the sudden pressure drop in the gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia.
- Gasgrid and Elering, the operating companies, noticed the pressure drop on Sunday morning.
Construction of the LNG pipeline - Now there is also dredging in front of Rügen: The second part of the gas pipeline for the Rügen LNG terminal is being built ...
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Stop dreaming of a 2030 coal phase-out, German minister says ｜ DPA: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has questioned Germany's ability to phase out ...
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Heating costs in winter 2023: Experts expect gas prices to rise: Energy price brakes expire in December 2023. Consumers could face massive price jumps.
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Russian oil company Lukoil sees second CEO die in just over a year: Another chief executive of the Russian oil company Lukoil has died while in the post ...
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Tea bags help stop bleeding after tooth extraction: In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found fish oil ...
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Uniper improves outlook through energy market hedging transactions: The German energy group Uniper has refined its outlook for the full year after an ...
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US offers Finland help investigating damage to gas pipeline : Washington has offered Finland help to investigate the damage on a gas pipeline that runs between ...
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Pipeline-laying ship for controversial German LNG terminal arrives: The pipeline-laying vessel for the construction of a controversial liquefied natural gas ...
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Australia's Qantas expects hefty fuel bill increase in 2024 1st half: Australian airline Qantas on Monday said it expects its fuel bill for first-half of fiscal ...
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Quick Glance: Qantas warns of rising fuel costs and potential impact on fares
- Qantas plans increased investments to enhance customer experience
- Fuel costs may result in fare increases
- Antitrust regulator sues Qantas for selling flights that were already cancelled
- Qantas to invest an additional AUD 80 million in customer service
Austrian Airlines ordered to stop misleading climate adverts ｜ DPA: Austrian Airlines has been legally prohibited from issuing misleading advertising about ...
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diesel price - Tank shock for millions of Germans: Why is it rising so much?: In the middle of the holiday season, diesel has become more expensive ...
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Climate activists block Berlin streets for second consecutive day: Members of the Last Generation climate group have blocked traffic in several parts of Berlin ...
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Millions of demonstrators expected at climate protests at weekend: More than 400 demonstrations and protests for more action on climate change are planned around ...
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Germany's Uniper pulls forward carbon neutrality goal to 2040: German nationalized energy group Uniper has brought forward its carbon neutrality goal to 2040 ...
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Quick Glance: Uniper invests billions in green future
- No longer dependent on government funding
- Announces 8 billion euro green investment strategy
- Gradual transition of power and gas activities to green energy
Oil firm Wintershall Dea plans major lay-offs to cut costs ｜ DPA: The German oil and gas company Wintershall Dea announced on Tuesday that it is planning major ...
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President Bongo hopes to extend family rule in Gabon with third term: President Ali Bongo Ondimba is seeking his third term in office as citizens of the tiny ...
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German regulators approve part of LNG pipeline to Baltic Sea island: Construction permits for the first sections of a pipeline connecting a new liquefied natural ...
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Nord Stream investigators find traces of explosives on sailing boat ｜ DPA: Investigators looking into the explosions at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines ...
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A261 towards Bremen closed for five days: Because the A261 needs new asphalt, it has now been closed for several days. In the middle of the holidays ...
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German government sees progress on dangerous tanker off Yemeni coast ｜ DPA: The salvage operation to pump crude oil out of the rusting Safer storage tanker lying ...
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Half the oil in wrecked tanker off Yemen has been pumped out, UN says: About half the oil has been pumped out of a decaying supertanker off the coast of ...
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Quick Glance: UN: Half of Oil Pumped Out of Wrecked Tanker off Yemen
- About half of the oil has been pumped out of the decaying supertanker in the Red Sea.
- Over 90 million liters of crude oil have been offloaded from the 350-meter-long FSO Safer onto a salvage tanker.
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) stated that the operation is proceeding according to plan.
Germany's Habeck calls for extending energy subsidies through Easter ｜ DPA: Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Thursday spoke out in favour of ...
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Kazakhstan to step up crude oil deliveries to Germany: German and Kazakh representatives reached an agreement for additional oil deliveries on the sidelines of ...
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Rail travel in Europe often more expensive than air, Greenpeace says: In Europe, it may be more environmentally friendly to travel by train but it is often more ...
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Gas heater prices continue to rocket in Germany despite ban pledge ｜ DPA: The Federal Association of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV) has strongly advised ...
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Scholz expects controversial heating law to be passed next week ｜ DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expects the dispute over the controversial heating bill ...
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First contracts signed for joint EU gas purchases, EU Commission says: The first contracts for joint gas purchases in the European Union are signed ...
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Germany uses Nord Stream 2 pipes to construct LNG terminal ｜ DPA: Pipes that were intended for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline are to be used for the construction ...
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Climate activists pour black liquid into Rome's Trevi Fountain ｜ DPA: Climate activists of the Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) group tipped black liquid ...
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Quick Glance: Climate Activists Use Black Liquid in Trevi Fountain Protest in Rome
- Last Generation activists hold banners at the Trevi Fountain to protest climate change in Rome.
- In the past, the activists have targeted other fountains in the Italian capital, pouring black liquid into a fountain near the Spanish Steps, another famous tourist attraction.
- As a response, the Italian government promises to be tougher on climate activists by imposing fines of up to €60,000 ($65,000) and other penalties for cultural heritage vandalism.
#BREAKING The European Court of Justice expands the right to compensation for the owners of diesel cars equipped with unlawful defeat devices.
Former Audi boss Stadler negotiating confession in diesel fraud trial ｜ DPA: The former boss of German luxury carmaker Audi is negotiating a plea deal in the ...
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Study: Natural gas pipelines suitable for hydrogen transport
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Survey shows increase in German drivers who want a petrol-powered car: Despite a strong push from environmental activists for zero-emissions vehicles ...
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German arms maker Rheinmetall gets DAX boost with over 4% gain: Shares in German armaments maker and engineering company Rheinmetall attracted investors in ...
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German environmental aid takes action against LNG plans near Rügen
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Environmental protesters abseil off motorway bridge in Frankfurt ｜ DPA: Several environmental activists abseiled off a bridge over highway 648 in Frankfurt on ...
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8 German words that are impossible to translate into English: Some words in the German language are so culturally specific, they just don’t exist in English.
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German defence industry ready for Bundeswehr orders from €100bn fund ｜ DPA: One year after Germany announced a special €100 billion ($106 billion) fund to invest ...
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Germany opens second LNG terminal as it revamps energy strategy ｜ DPA: Germany's second liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the north-eastern state of ...
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LNG: Tanker with liquefied natural gas arrives in Lubmin for the first time.: A floating liquefied natural gas terminal has already been moored in Lubmin since ...
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Inflation: Robert Habeck expects gas prices to fall at the end of 2023: Still another year one will have to "endure" the high gas prices, says the Federal ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2022-12/inflation-robert-habeck-gaspreise-sinken-2023
German gas storage estimated to be two-thirds full by end of winter ｜ DPA: Germany's gas storage facilities will likely still be well-filled at the end of ...
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First gas fed into the grid at LNG terminal Wilhelmshaven: The first German import terminal for liquefied natural gas has started operations: regasified LNG is ...
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