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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

European Commission: Fill Your Gas Storage

The European Commission urges member states to fill their gas storage early to prevent competition for supplies and rising prices amid geopolitical tensions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The EU invites the 27 to reduce gas storage targets

The European Union has urged its member states to lower gas storage targets due to an emerging energy crisis linked to the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Brussels asks states to reduce their gas storage filling targets

The European Commission is urging member states to lower their gas storage targets and adopt a more gradual approach to refilling in response to rising energy prices following the conflict in Iran.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The European Commission urges EU countries to reduce gas stocks by 10%

The European Commission has called on EU member states to reduce their gas storage levels as inflation and energy prices rise due to geopolitical tensions in the region.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

EU calls for a reduction of natural gas storage filling targets due to the war in the Middle East

The European Commission is urging EU member states to lower natural gas storage filling targets from 90% to 80% in response to price pressures caused by the Middle East conflict.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The EU calls for a reduction in natural gas storage targets

The European Commission has urged EU member states to lower their natural gas storage targets to alleviate price pressures exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: 'Fill the natural gas storage now' - Commission's warning to the 27

The European Union urges member states to quickly fill their natural gas storage facilities due to concerns about rising competition and prices resulting from the crisis fueled by the conflict in Iran.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The End of Long Charging Times? The First Quantum Battery Defies Logic

Researchers in Australia have developed a groundbreaking quantum battery that significantly reduces charging times, challenging traditional energy storage principles.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Gas, the EU's countermeasure. 'Reduce storage'. Recommendation to 80 percent, 10 points lower

The European Union has recommended that member states reduce their natural gas storage targets to 80% due to rising energy prices stemming from the US-Iran conflict.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

European Commission calls on countries to slow down the filling of gas storage

The European Commission urges member states to reduce their gas storage filling targets amid rising energy prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Financial Times: The EU Commission asks member states to lower gas storage targets

Due to the Iranian war, the EU Commission suggests member states aim for a lower gas storage target of 80% capacity.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

FT: EU Commission urges member states to lower gas storage targets

The EU Commission is asking member states to reduce their gas storage filling targets in response to rising prices and supply issues exacerbated by the Iran crisis.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Keys to Understanding Why Gas is the Weakest Link in the Global Energy Supply Crisis

The article discusses the implications of global tensions on natural gas supplies, particularly how conflicts in the Middle East are influencing gas prices and storage capacities in Europe.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa is excavating a heat storage facility like never seen before: the world's largest and unusually hot

Vantaa Energy has commenced excavation of the world's largest heat storage facility, involving an extensive tunnel network designed to hold superheated water.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Havlรญฤek: The state has a plan for securing gas in storage, there are several options

Czech Minister Havlรญฤek announced that the state has a detailed plan for securing gas reserves in storage.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Enefit triples its energy storage portfolio

Enefit is expanding its energy storage portfolio by adding three new battery storage facilities alongside wind farms in Lithuania, increasing its capacity significantly.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Batteries without Lithium

The startup CMBlu Energy has secured its first major customer, Uniper, for lithium-free battery storage technology after ten years of research.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Batteries without Rare Earths

A German start-up, CMBlu Energy, is developing battery storage technology that avoids critical raw materials, recently securing its first major client, Uniper.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

See โ€“ an important component of the 5th unit has arrived at the Kruonis HAE

The arrival of a crucial component for the fifth unit at Kruonis Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Plant marks a significant step towards enhancing energy flexibility and integration of renewable resources in Lithuania.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk announces trillion-dollar investments in energy and changes in ETS

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced significant investments in energy infrastructure, including nuclear power and energy storage, to enhance the country's energy security.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Is this the worldโ€™s first quantum battery? Australian scientists say so

Australian scientists have created a prototype of the world's first quantum battery, demonstrating potential for rapid charging and greater efficiency than traditional batteries.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonian Storage Center Opens Strategic Fuel Reserves to Free Market

The Estonian Storage Center has decided to release its strategic fuel reserves to the open market in response to global oil supply crises.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TEET KUKK โ€บ Energy storage is not a power plant

The Estonian government's decision to provide guarantees for the Paldiski pumped hydro storage reflects a shift towards balancing energy production and consumption in the country's energy system.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Distributed Energy Drives Regional Development

Poland is undergoing an unprecedented transformation in its energy sector, driven by investments in renewable energy and storage technologies, with distributed generation becoming a dominant trend.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If there is a PNG connection in the house, LPG cylinder will not be available... A big decision by the central government

India's Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has mandated that households with a piped natural gas (PNG) connection must surrender their LPG cylinder connection to curb black marketing and illegal storage amid a global energy crisis.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
World

One of the largest oil storage facilities in the Middle East was damaged in an attack

A significant oil storage facility in the Middle East was compromised due to an attack, raising concerns about regional stability.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH โŸฉ High Electricity Prices Force Companies to Invest

High electricity prices are driving companies in Estonia to seek better control over energy costs by exploring solar parks and battery storage solutions.

Mar 14 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

UAE: Fire after drone attack at Fujairah port - Partial suspension of oil loading

A fire broke out at oil storage facilities in Fujairah, UAE, following a drone attack, leading to partial suspension of oil loading operations.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is there in Kharg Island that would be devastated by an attack on Iran

Kharg Island is critical for Iran as it holds 90% of the country's crude oil exports and is essential for oil storage and shipping.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

CATL profit jump fuels Hong Kong battery stocks amid global energy storage boom

CATL's significant profit increase has led to a surge in battery stocks in Hong Kong amid a growing global energy storage market.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Energy Storage Devices in Conflict, Also Catching a Glimpse of the 'Heart of Robots'... 'InterBattery 2026' to be Held

Korean battery companies will showcase their energy storage system technologies at 'InterBattery 2026', highlighting their applications in emerging industries such as defense, robotics, and urban air mobility.

Mar 11 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Iran retaliates against energy facilities, the US requests restraint from Israel

Iran has conducted a retaliatory drone attack on an energy facility in Haifa, Israel, following earlier Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel storage sites.

Mar 10 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

As Iran war rages, how much oil can Gulf states store?

The article discusses the oil storage capabilities of Gulf states amidst the ongoing war in Iran.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Marine Data Centers AI Wind Energy

Aikido, an American startup, has unveiled the AO60DC, the world's first floating offshore wind turbine that houses artificial intelligence data centers with integrated energy storage.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

HelleniQ Energy begins commercial operation of photovoltaic parks in Romania

HelleniQ Energy has commenced commercial operation of two photovoltaic parks in Romania with a combined capacity of 58 MW, marking a significant step in their expansion into the renewable energy market.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Florida: a crystal that controls magnets at the atomic level has been created and could produce a scientific revolution

Researchers have developed a new crystal that manipulates atomic magnets, potentially revolutionizing information storage, energy consumption, and the design of stable quantum systems.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Price Breakthrough in the Battery Market: Storage Costs Decrease, Renewable Energy Becomes More Expensive

Global battery storage costs have plummeted to record lows, while renewable energy technology prices, particularly for wind and solar, have increased due to various factors.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

War in Iran Reinforces Need for Renewable Sources, Says Microsoft Energy Chief

The ongoing war in Iran emphasizes the necessity for investment in renewable energy and battery storage, according to Microsoftโ€™s global energy chief.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Only in 'Rz': Gas storage facilities operate normally. The operator wants to increase their capacity

Poland's gas storage facilities have successfully met winter demands, leading to plans for increased capacity by the operator.

Mar 7 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Guarantee measure would help bring billions in energy investments to Estonia

The Estonian government is developing a guarantee measure that aims to attract billions of euros in energy investments into the country for projects such as energy storage, offshore wind farms, and nuclear power plants.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

One of the largest battery storage facilities in the Czech Republic is growing in Sokolov. It will start serving in June.

A significant battery storage facility is being developed in Sokolov, Czechia, expected to begin operations in June.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Natural gas: European storage at five-year lows - Greece vulnerable to increases

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised alarm in Europe over dwindling natural gas supplies, with Greece particularly at risk of price hikes.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

PPC โ€“ METLEN join forces to develop up to 1,500MW of energy storage projects across three countries

PPC Group and METLEN have formed a joint venture to develop up to 1,500 MW of energy storage capacity in Romania, Bulgaria, and Italy.

Mar 6 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Prinos CO2": Storage license issued โ€“ The significance of the project and the next steps

Greece has issued a storage license for the strategic 'Prinos CO2' project, with a focus on next steps for implementation after a working meeting at the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"They Block the Entire Electric Network" - Battery Storage is Rapidly Being Established in Finland, but According to Fingrid, It's in the Wrong Places

Finland is witnessing a rapid increase in battery storage systems, but Fingrid warns that their locations could disrupt the electric network.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEI and Metlen join forces for the development of storage projects up to 1,500MW in 3 countries

A joint venture agreement between DEI and Metlen aims to develop battery energy storage projects up to 1,500MW across Romania, Bulgaria, and Italy.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Additional Rise Expected in Oil Prices with Production Stoppages in Gulf Countries

Oil prices are expected to surge following substantial production stoppages initiated by Iraq, with potential extensions to other Gulf countries as storage capacity is depleted.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

How China Gained an Edge in the Global Race for Long-Lasting Batteries

China is quietly dominating the global transition to energy storage with its advancements in long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology.

Mar 5 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Reinaas and Sutt: the government has agreed on wind farms and storage

Government officials have announced a new strategy for energy pricing that includes plans for wind energy tender and water storage solutions.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Genneia closes financing with BID Invest for up to US$320 million for new renewable projects

Genneia secures financing from BID Invest for renewable energy projects totaling up to $320 million, with an initial $185 million agreement for solar parks and energy storage systems in Argentina.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:29 UTC

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