Tag: Christian Seyfert
The Gas Commission criticizes the Chancellor’s plans
Robert Habeck (Greens) and Olaf Scholz (SPD) The Federal Minister of Economics has openly distanced himself from the Chancellor’s position. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Several members of the gas expert commission…
Industry warns of damage from gas shutdowns
galvanizing Galvanized steel plays an important role in the automotive industry and in the construction sector, for example. (Photo: Bloomberg) Berlin Many industries that rely heavily on natural gas are…
Industry warns of damage from gas shutdowns
galvanizing Galvanized steel plays an important role in the automotive industry and in the construction sector, for example. (Photo: Bloomberg) Berlin Many industries that rely heavily on natural gas are…
Associations are calling for more relief for companies and consumers
Business representatives and social organizations called for more relief for low-income households and energy-intensive companies on Monday after the amount of the gas levy was announced. As reported by Trading…
Cold withdrawal of Russian gas: Germany is threatened with an emergency winter
The Brandenburg Gate encased in ice If the gas runs out in Germany, it will be a cold winter. Should Russia turn off the gas tap, the Federal Republic faces…
Industry wants to shut down gas-fired power plants immediately
Measuring instruments at a gas storage facility The risk of an acute gas shortage continues to escalate. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf, Berlin The industry is convinced that the massive decline in…
Industry wants to limit the use of gas-fired power plants
Gas power plant in Leuna Gas-fired power plants were originally intended to play an important role in the transition to climate-friendly power generation. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Association of Industrial…
Ukraine war: Industry wants to reduce gas consumption
Steelworks in Bremen The energy-intensive industry is concerned about rising gas prices as a result of the Russian war of aggression. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The companies that make up the…
“We’re running into a gap” – Why the gas crisis is worsening
Aluminum extraction in the production hall of Trimet Aluminum SE Aluminum smelters, which use a lot of electricity, are particularly hard hit by the gas price crisis. (Photo: dpa Picture-Alliance…
The economy demands a remedy from politics
Berlin For weeks, companies have been struggling with the persistently high electricity and gas prices. When looking for solutions, they rely on rapid political support. The “dramatic rise” in prices…
Gas prices at record levels – and no end in sight
Berlin, Düsseldorf Natural gas has never been as expensive as it is now. Experts speak of a “historic all-time high” – and there is no end to the increase in…