Tag: gas
Why Russian gas is still flowing to Europe
LNG terminal in Spain Spain has the largest regasification capacity in Europe. (Photo: dpa) Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Rome Europe likes to vouch for its determination in trying to weaken Russia…
Federal Network Agency grants electricity and gas network operators higher returns – consumers pay more
Electricity Electricity grid fees have risen continuously in recent years. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Good news for the more than 800 electricity network operators and around 700 gas network operators in…
Federal Network Agency grants electricity and gas network operators higher returns – consumers pay more
Electricity Electricity grid fees have risen continuously in recent years. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Good news for the more than 800 electricity network operators and around 700 gas network operators in…
Why inflation is so low in Spain
Fish seller in Barcelona Core inflation remains high in Spain. (Photo: Bloomberg) Madrid Many EU countries are likely to look at Spain with envy. Because inflation there is now significantly…
Biogas: an alternative to natural gas?
Dusseldorf Every newly installed heating system should be operated with at least 65 percent renewable energy from 2024, according to the federal government. Oil and gas heating systems still account…
Which rules will apply to the promotion of new heating systems from 2024
Servicing a heat pump The federal government wants to promote the switch to climate-friendly heating systems. (Photo: In Pictures/Getty Images) Berlin The federal government has agreed on a draft law…
Plumbers refuse orders to install gas boilers
oil heating Many homeowners opt for a pure oil or gas boiler for cost reasons. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Anyone who wants to have a new gas boiler installed quickly these…
Is it still worth installing a gas heating system before 2024?
gas meter Gas heating or heat pump? What causes higher costs? (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Dusseldorf A draft law by the federal government is causing a lot of concern among…
Is it still worth quickly installing a gas heating system before 2024?
gas meter Gas heating or heat pump? What causes higher costs? (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Dusseldorf A draft law by the federal government is causing a lot of concern among…
What to look out for when sharing heating costs with neighbors
Heat pump at the family house When it comes to heat pump sharing, there are numerous regulations to be observed. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf High energy costs and the climate crisis…
Cartel Office targets gas suppliers
gas stove With the electricity and gas price brakes, the federal government wants to mitigate the consequences of increased energy prices for consumers or companies. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The Bundeskartellamt…
What you should pay attention to in the 2022 annual statement
Settlement of heating costs 2022 According to the consumer centers and the German Tenants’ Association, every second heating bill is incorrect. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Ohde) Dusseldorf Tenants will receive their heating…
Is a heat pump worthwhile in the long term in comparison?
heating costs When replacing or converting a gas heating system to a heat pump, district heating or pellet heating, the costs add up. (Photo: Getty Images) Dusseldorf Many people are…
The US government wants to reduce CO2 emissions from power plants to zero by 2035
Coal fired power plant in Georgia US power plants account for a quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions. (Photo: AP) Washington The US government wants to significantly reduce climate-damaging greenhouse…
Is the taxation of emergency gas aid contrary to the system?
Heating There is controversy over whether or not the December 2022 gas relief should be taxable. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The federal government launched emergency aid because of the increased gas…
US oil giant Exxon increases quarterly profit sharply
Exxon gas station in Brooklyn, New York City Exxon’s sales shrank by around four percent to $86.6 billion. (Photo: Reuters) new York The big US oil companies Exxon Mobil and…
Why the natural gas car is dying
Natural gas cars in Germany The number of CNG models has fallen massively. (Photo: Seat) Cologne With a natural gas drive, drivers halve their fuel costs and significantly reduce CO2…
The chemical industry fears that production will migrate
Dusseldorf Evonik boss Christian Kullmann is currently being courted by politicians who want to attract investments from the Essen-based chemical company to their country. “I experience that in the USA,…
Venezuela’s oil industry is on the brink of collapse – but there is hope
Oil production in Venezuela The government of the dictator Nicolás Maduro enriches itself from the country’s oil industry. (Photo: dpa) Paraguana Glenda Galvis Colmenares is always amazed when she looks…
Storage operators consider gas shortages to be possible in cold winters
Scholz and Habeck defend Rügen LNG plans – Mukran in focus The federal government has defended plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal at the Rügen site. One cannot cope…