Tag: coal
Large dependence on oil, gas and coal
Renewable energy Electricity generation from renewable energies fell by seven percent, mainly due to poor wind conditions. (Photo: dpa) Berlin While the federal government wants to launch a new relief…
Robert Habeck relies on lignite-fired power plants as an emergency reserve
RWE lignite-fired power plant in Neurath near Grevenbroich Systems of the so-called security stand-by are available for a limited time as the “last reserve”. (Photo: imago images/Jochen Tack) Berlin Economics…
War in Ukraine prompts search for coal compromise
Berlin In view of growing doubts about the reliability of Russian gas supplies, coal-fired power plants are taking on a new significance. The prime ministers of the eastern German states…
China’s coal imports from Russia are faltering
coal loading Coal prices from exporters like Indonesia, Australia and South Africa have jumped this week. (Photo: Reuters) Beijing, Singapore China is cutting back on its imports of Russian coal…
Despite sustainability goals, financial institutions are investing immense sums in the expansion of coal
Lignite power plant in Brandenburg Financial institutions argue that they want to drive transformation in the industry. However, a recent study raises doubts. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Despite numerous sustainability initiatives,…
Russia was Germany’s most important supplier in 2021
Eugal natural gas pipeline in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Around half of the natural gas and hard coal imports in 2021 came from Russia. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Germany’s energy bill rose to…
CEO Gary Nagle has to convince investors of his coal strategy
Gary Nagle Prior to his appointment as CEO, he led Glencore’s coal business. (Photo: PR) Zurich It was the first attack he had to endure as Glencore CEO – and…
A rapid phase-out of coal puts a strain on security of supply
Wind turbines and coal-fired power station An accelerated phase-out of coal poses challenges for network operators. (Photo: action press) Berlin An early phase-out of coal poses challenges for the operators…
Gary Nagle wants to mine more coal in 2022 despite criticism
Zurich Despite criticism from shareholders, Glencore boss Gary Nagle is sticking to the coal business for the time being. At the presentation of his strategy on Thursday, the CEO of…
Traffic light apparently agrees to phase out coal in 2030
coal-fired power station Natural gas for electricity generation should be dispensed with by 2040 at the latest. (Photo: imago images / photothek) Berlin According to information from negotiating circles, the…
Draft of the final declaration watered down the goal of the coal phase-out
Cop26 in Glasgow The climate conference is likely to be extended, but a first draft for the final declaration is already in circulation. (Photo: AP) Berlin, Glasgow It is a…
New NRW head of government aims to phase out coal as early as 2030
Garzweiler coal mining district in North Rhine-Westphalia Climate protectors are calling for an end to coal mining, and security of supply is a priority for the NRW state government. (Photo:…
“Anyone who wants to phase out coal must not oppose new gas-fired power plants”
BDEW managing director Kerstin Andreae warns against a hasty exit from the use of natural gas. The politically defined goal of climate neutrality by 2045 is “extremely ambitious,” said Andreae…
According to the survey, citizens consider Merz best suited for CDU chief positions – Röttgen warns traffic light parties of an earlier coal exit
To Due to the significant increase in debt counseling in Germany, social associations are demanding more help for the institutions and relief for those affected from the parties in the…
Phasing out coal could cost up to $ 13 trillion
Coal burning in China So far, the country has relied heavily on coal. (Photo: Getty Images) World Bank Vice Axel van Trotsenburg is a veteran of his organization. The 62-year-old…
Phasing out coal could cost up to $ 13 trillion
World Bank Vice Axel van Trotsenburg is a veteran of his organization. The 62-year-old Managing Director already led negotiations on debt relief for the poorest countries (HIPC initiative) for the…
Poland wants to outsource coal production to the state
The certificates to compensate for CO2 emissions have become a heavy burden for companies. Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki would like to reduce the financial pressure caused by emission certificates,…
Joe Biden is slowed down with the coal exit
Wind turbines in front of the US state of Rhode Island US President Biden is planning the accelerated expansion of wind turbines along almost the entire American east and west…
China is not getting away from coal – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Climate protection or growth? It is an old conflict that is now becoming abundantly clear in China. The country, which is suffering from power outages, is mining more coal again,…
Employer president brings coal power into discussion beyond 2038
Rainer Dulger Dulger is considering getting out of coal later than 2038. (Photo: dpa) eat In the opinion of employers, the future federal government must quickly present an energy concept…