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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

On the Brink of an Energy Shock: Expert Describes Changes in Gas Prices

Rising oil prices are set to impact fuel costs in the Czech Republic significantly, with initial effects felt by transport companies before broader economic implications unfold.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Environment: Emergency Meeting on Energy Developments

An emergency meeting on energy developments, particularly regarding Iran, is set to take place today in Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy, involving key officials and energy companies.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

K-Battery Companies Aim to Capture Demand Beyond China Based on Safety and Innovation

Korean battery companies are asserting their commitment to surpass Chinese manufacturers in the global battery market by focusing on safety and innovation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

The collapse of the Strait of Hormuz places Venezuela as a strategic axis for supply security: 'It's a counterweight'

The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East has highlighted Venezuela's emerging role as a crucial supply source for Western governments and oil companies amid rising energy prices.

Mar 2 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba: Private Companies Start Fuel Imports from the US

Private companies in Cuba have begun importing fuel as the island faces an acute energy crisis under pressure from the US.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

LNG and oil refineries in the Middle East suspend production after Iran's retaliation

Companies across the Middle East have halted their oil and gas operations amid the escalating confrontation between the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Healthy finances for energy sovereignty

The article discusses the positive financial results of Mexico's energy sector under President Claudia Sheinbaum's government, highlighting the recovery of public energy companies.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Strait of Hormuz: Shipping 'frozen' after closure - Oil tankers make turns

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a significant reduction in shipping traffic, with oil tankers turning back as major shipping companies suspend passages through this critical energy passage.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The major energy companies register an accounting hole of more than 1.2 billion due to their renewable plants

Large energy companies in Spain have reported an accounting deficit exceeding 1.2 billion euros linked to their renewable energy operations.

Mar 1 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peruvian State Electric Companies Reinforce Prevention Measures Due to Coastal El Niรฑo

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines has announced preventive measures aimed at state electric companies in response to the Coastal El Niรฑo phenomenon affecting the country.

Feb 28 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Several oil companies have halted tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz

Multiple tanker owners, oil companies, and brokers have halted the movement of oil, refined fuels, and liquefied natural gas ships through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli actions against Iran and Iran's retaliatory measures in the Middle East.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas will replace brown coal. Energy shift for 40 billion zล‚oty

Poland's leading energy companies plan to invest 35-40 billion zล‚ in constructing 13 new gas-fired power plants by 2030, leading to higher energy bills for consumers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Britain Aims to Become a Data Center Giant - Binds Digital Companies to Build Carbon-Free Energy

The UK is working to establish itself as a leader in data centers in Europe, fueled by ambitious AI strategies and significant investments from American tech companies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Electric and gas prices increase across the board due to reduced government subsidies for March usage

Major electric and gas companies in Japan have announced price increases for March due to rising fuel costs and reduced government subsidies.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington allows the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba

The U.S. Treasury has announced it will permit companies to apply for licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, potentially alleviating the island's severe fuel crisis.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The blockade of the island: The United States confirmed that it authorizes the sale of oil and gas to Cuba under certain conditions

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that oil and gas sales to Cuba are now authorized, provided that the fuel is directed to private citizens and companies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Czopek, PSEW: Let's Utilize Polish Potential!

Piotr Czopek, vice president of the Polish Wind Energy Association, emphasizes the need for a long-term vision and predictable investment projects for Polish companies to effectively participate in large-scale infrastructure ventures.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mixed contracts with CFE, against the clock

The Mexican government has extended the registration deadline for mixed contracts involving renewable energy projects with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) due to time constraints faced by interested companies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Orlen and Synthos have a contract to design a small reactor for Poland

Polish companies Orlen and Synthos have signed an agreement to design a small nuclear reactor, marking a significant step in the country's atomic energy development plans.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Secret talks between the minister and the president? Surprising facts have emerged

The new grid law aimed at facilitating renewable energy connections faces challenges due to short deadlines imposed on companies, leading to suspension of legislative progress.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump's Tough Demand โ€“ Similar Projects to Be Built in Finland

President Trump announced a new requirement for tech companies building data centers to also construct their own power plants to cover the energy needs of these centers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Some down 15%... some down 10%, a stampede in these shares as Trump drops tariff bomb

In a turbulent stock market, shares of solar energy companies have crashed following the Trump administration's heavy tariffs on solar imports, with some experiencing over 15% declines.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Ukraine War: Further Sanctions Against Moscow

The UK government has imposed new sanctions against Russia in response to the fourth anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, targeting numerous companies and entities involved in the war effort.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lubera, PGE: It is an investment in the future of Polish companies

Poland is at a critical juncture, needing to harness local resources and expertise for its energy transformation to boost economic growth and job creation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

US Supreme Court to hear bid by oil companies to toss climate suits

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy seeking to dismiss climate liability lawsuits from Boulder, Colorado.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi's visit to Singapore, what is the agenda for meeting with 25 CEOs?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a four-day visit to Singapore and Japan, where he will meet representatives from 25 companies, focusing on discussions related to data centers, agribusiness, clean solar energy, and aviation collaboration.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Iran is willing to offer nuclear concessions to the US to avoid attack, says agency

Iranian officials have indicated a willingness to make nuclear concessions to the US in exchange for avoiding military conflict, including proposals to export enriched uranium and involve US companies in its energy sector.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Selecting Companies to Become โ€˜Leading Circular Economy Modelsโ€™ Minimizing Resource Consumption

The Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment is recruiting companies that heavily generate waste to support the transition to a circular economy.

Feb 22 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Italians will lower electricity bills for some by raising taxes for others

Italy's government plans to reduce electricity costs for consumers while increasing corporate taxes for energy companies as part of a broader energy market reform.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Bill Decree. Capobianco (Conflavoro): โ€œThe challenge will be to ensure small businesses access to long-term energy contractsโ€

Roberto Capobianco emphasizes the need for small businesses to access long-term energy contracts to stabilize costs, amid concerns that state guarantees favor larger companies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Slovak Prime Minister Threatens Ukraine with Cut Off of Emergency Electricity Supply

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned that he would request Slovak companies to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine if oil deliveries do not resume by Monday.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Swedish government will again support the export of fossil energy

The Swedish government has revised its climate policy to begin supporting companies that export natural gas-powered energy plants, reversing a previous ban.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The government opens up for increased fossil exports โ€“ after a lobbying campaign from energy companies

The Swedish government is adjusting regulations to enhance state support for fossil exports, following lobbying efforts from Siemens Energy AB, despite its climate commitments.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Indicted for administrative malfeasance, the leadership of Teresa Ribera accused of 'free reign' environmental policies for renewable energy companies

The leadership of Spain's ecological transition minister Teresa Ribera faces accusations of administrative malpractice related to unpermitted photovoltaic installations in protected natural areas.

Feb 20 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The private sector in Cuba starts to import fuel for personal use, despite the US oil siege

Cuban private companies have begun importing fuel directly amid US restrictions, though the process is complicated by local bureaucracy and continued sanctions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Oil arrives in Cuba: Fuel will be for foreign companies... but resale is prohibited on the island

Cuban private companies are now importing fuel directly amidst US oil sanctions, but the government has prohibited resale to address energy shortages.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Storage providers sound the alarm: Is the big hangover coming after the battery tsunami?

Major energy companies in Germany are raising concerns over potential multi-billion euro investments being jeopardized due to new regulatory measures regarding battery storage costs.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Bills, here is the decree. Aid of 5 billion: the bill to electric companies

Italy's government introduces a new decree imposing higher taxes on energy companies to fund a 5 billion euro initiative to reduce electricity bills for families and businesses.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

US expands oil license in Venezuela to include French company Maurel & Prom along with five multinationals

The US government has expanded a petroleum license in Venezuela to include the French firm Maurel & Prom, joining five other multinational companies already allowed to operate.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Electricity thieves steal power for heat pumps, saunas, and Jacuzzis

Electricity theft in East Denmark is increasingly impacting energy costs for legitimate consumers, with companies intensifying their efforts to combat the crime.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Has received offshore wind applications worth 9 billion kroner: - Great interest

Five companies have applied for a total of 9 billion kroner in support for floating offshore wind projects in Norway, indicating significant interest in the sector despite rising costs and uncertainties.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Pressure Increases on 'Velocity of Investment in the U.S.'... 'Commercial Rationality' and Participation of Korean Companies Are Key

The U.S. and Japanese governments have announced their first investment projects resulting from tariff negotiations, increasing pressure on South Korea, which is in a similar situation, as commercial rationality and the level of participation of Korean companies become critical issues.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toshiba, Hitachi, SoftBank... Which Japanese Companies Show Interest in Huge Investments in the U.S.?

Leading Japanese companies like Toshiba, Hitachi, and SoftBank are expressing interest in three significant projects as part of a proposed $550 billion investment in the U.S.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czechs signed a billion-dollar turbine supply contract with Doosan ล koda Power

Czech companies have secured a billion-dollar contract with South Korea's Doosan ล koda Power for the supply of turbines for the Dukovany nuclear power plant.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Natural gas from Venezuela, not oil, could be a big initial prize

Venezuela's vast oil reserves are overshadowed by the untapped potential of its natural gas fields, particularly off its eastern coast, which foreign companies are now keen to develop.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Lack of energy investment reduces confidence in new companies: Comce Noreste

A lack of investment in energy generation and distribution is undermining confidence for new companies looking to establish themselves in Mexico amid nearshoring efforts, according to Javier Cendejas Meneses, president of COMCE Noreste.

Feb 16 โ€ข 23:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Enemies of Trump', US offshore wind companies struggle to survive

US offshore wind companies are racing to operationalize their projects amid efforts by Donald Trump to halt their progress.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

President of Kansai Electric Power Takes Over as Chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies Following the Resignation Due to Scandal

Kansai Electric Power's President, Nozomu Mori, is set to become the new chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies in Japan, succeeding the resigned chairman Yoshinobu Hayashi due to a scandal.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The home solar energy plan in India is stumbling

India's government struggles to expedite the installation of home solar panels due to financial challenges and weak promotion by utility companies.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Changes in Vaca Muerta: large multinationals are leaving, local companies are gaining weight, and state oil companies are emerging

Vaca Muerta is experiencing a shift in its corporate landscape as large multinational oil companies exit, paving the way for local firms and state-owned companies to take their place.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:59 UTC

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