Tag: gas
Controversy over taxonomy becomes a reality check for the Greens
Vattenfall gas power plant in Berlin-Lichterfelde The federal government sees the use of gas power plants as a transitional technology. (Photo: Paul Langrock/laif) Steffi Lemke and Robert Habeck quietly and…
Federal government accepts natural gas for the transition – energy industry is relieved
Minister Habeck, Wissing, Baerbock with Chancellor Scholz Berlin The German government is clearly opposed to the EU Commission classifying nuclear power as a sustainable energy source. At the same time,…
Campaign for the Recovery of Electricity and Natural Gas Increases
The hike in natural gas and electricity at the beginning of the year caused reactions from many people. Now, a campaign has been launched on ‘Change.org’ to take back these…
The federal government gives a clear no to nuclear power in the EU – gas as a bridging technology
Minister Habeck, Wissing, Baerbock with Chancellor Scholz Berlin The Federal Government is clearly opposed to the EU Commission classifying nuclear power as a sustainable energy source, but supports a corresponding…
The federal government gives a clear no to nuclear power in the EU – gas as a bridging technology
Berlin The Federal Government is clearly opposed to the EU Commission classifying nuclear power as a sustainable energy source, but supports a corresponding classification of gas as a bridge solution.…
Unlike Baerbock, Scholz and Habeck see an additional role for gas
Minister Habeck, Wissing, Baerbock with Chancellor Scholz Berlin Apparently there are different estimates in the federal government as to how large Germany’s gas requirements will be in the coming years.…
Iran Cuts Natural Gas, Turkish Industry Takes Risk
Iran announced that it cut off the natural gas it sent to Turkey for 10 days. The interruption, which is stated to be caused by ‘technical failure’, affected industrial establishments…
Consumers face additional costs of 1,654 euros
three-phase meter Many low-cost providers have experienced turbulence and have canceled thousands of contracts. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Because some low-cost energy providers no longer deliver due to increased prices, some…
“We must prevent the electricity customers from being cheated in the end”
Dusseldorf Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) promises electricity and gas consumers help in the fight against rising energy costs. “The collapse of some discounters in the electricity and gas…
“We must prevent the electricity customers from being cheated in the end”
Dusseldorf Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) promises electricity and gas consumers help in the fight against rising energy costs. “The collapse of some discounters in the electricity and gas…
“We must prevent the electricity customers from being cheated in the end”
Dusseldorf Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) promises electricity and gas consumers help in the fight against rising energy costs. “The collapse of some discounters in the electricity and gas…
German industry calls for help
Berlin In view of the high energy prices and the ambitious German climate plans, the CEO of the energy group RWE, Markus Krebber, is calling for reduced electricity prices for…
Baerbock emphasizes a willingness to engage in dialogue and a clear stance towards Moscow
Berlin, Kiev, Munich Before leaving for her first visits to Kiev and Moscow, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock advocated a diplomatic solution to the crisis between Russia and Ukraine. “We are…
Traffic light politicians are thinking about regulation
Energy supply is also a service of general interest, said the energy policy spokeswoman for the SPD parliamentary group, Nina Scheer, to the Handelsblatt. “If this is no longer guaranteed…
Republican sanctions bill on Nord Stream 2 fails in US Senate
Brussels, Washington When it comes to Nord Stream 2, the ruling party and opposition in the US are exceptionally in agreement. Democrat Jeanne Shaheen spoke of a “permanent danger for…
Republican sanctions bill on Nord Stream 2 fails in US Senate
Brussels, Washington When it comes to Nord Stream 2, the ruling party and opposition in the US are exceptionally in agreement. Democrat Jeanne Shaheen spoke of a “permanent danger for…
Republican sanctions bill on Nord Stream 2 fails in US Senate
Ted Cruz The Republican introduced the bill to the Senate. (Photo: imago images/MediaPunch) Washington A bill by Republican Senator Ted Cruz on sanctions against the controversial Nord Stream 2 natural…
Inflation & energy prices: Markus Söder calls for energy tax reform
Markus Söder The Bavarian Prime Minister is worried about rising energy prices. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In view of the steep rise in energy prices, Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU)…
IEA blames Russia for worsening the gas crisis in Europe
Gas tank in Bonn. (Photo: imago images / Future Image) Paris The executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has accused Russia of worsening the natural gas crisis in…
Inflation & energy prices: Markus Söder calls for energy tax reform
Markus Söder The Bavarian Prime Minister is worried about rising energy prices. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In view of the steep rise in energy prices, Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU)…