Tag: natural gas
Gas could remain scarce for a long time
Berlin The gas supply situation is likely to remain tense in the coming years. Due to the strong global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG for short), it is therefore…
Brussels rejects federal government plans for new gas-fired power plants
Berlin At Industry Day, Chancellor Olaf Scholz was optimistic: “Only the approval of the EU Commission is still missing” for the construction of new gas-fired power plants, he said about…
“Energy demand in Europe must fall by 34 percent by 2050”
Engie boss Catherine MacGregor The engineer has been general director of the French energy group since 2021. (Photo: BDEW) Berlin The general director of the French energy group Engie sees…
When will our water run out?
Dusseldorf The lack of water is visible these days: New York is shrouded in yellowish smoke because the forests in nearby Canada are burning. It transforms soils in Spain into…
Why gas prices have risen so much
gas heating Since the energy crisis, gas prices have fluctuated more than before. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Frankfurt, Dusseldorf In the past week, the gas price has increased by around…
Why prices have risen so much
Natural gas compressor station Since the energy crisis, gas prices have fluctuated more than before. (Photo: IMAGO/Rupert Oberhäuser) Frankfurt, Dusseldorf In the past week, the gas price has increased by…
What are the consequences of the suspected sabotage for Ukraine’s NATO prospects?
Brussels, Washington It’s still just a suspicion – but it’s confirmed with every new detail that becomes public. Is Ukraine responsible for the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines in…
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…
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…
Heating law is to go into parliament before the summer recess
Union calls for an end to uncertainty about heating plans In view of the violent dispute in the traffic light coalition about the planned heating law, the Union calls for…
New Uniper management wants to privatize the group again “as quickly as possible”.
Dusseldorf According to the will of the new board of directors, the crisis group Uniper should be privatized again as quickly as possible. At the energy supplier’s annual general meeting…
Geywitz and Habeck want to collect energy data about every building by law
According to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Germany must not become an import country for electricity. That is why, in view of the increasing demand for electricity, the rapid expansion of capacity…
Controversial heating law not in the Bundestag this week
According to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Germany must not become an import country for electricity. That is why, in view of the increasing demand for electricity, the rapid expansion of capacity…
Is a quick installation now worthwhile?
Dusseldorf The federal government wants to advance the heat transition with the new building energy law. The consequences for homeowners and tenants are far-reaching: from next January, every new heating…
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…
EU court rejects lawsuits against RWE-Eon-Deal
RWE Campus Essen The European Commission has approved the purchase of Eon generation by RWE 2019. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf An important decision has been made regarding lawsuits by several energy…
Is your home fit for the energy transition?
The federal government wants Germany to be climate-neutral by 2045. In order for this ambitious goal to be achieved, property owners should also help to save energy. After all, according…
LNG terminals are connected to the grid in Mukran
Robert Habeck The Federal Minister of Economics wants to use the terminals to secure the supply of natural gas. (Photo: IMAGO/BildFunkMV) Berlin The Federal Ministry of Economics wants to install…