The G7 countries have decided to implement a “price cap” on Russian oil. What that means, is that say Russia wanted $100 for their oil, the G7 countries would onlyContinue readingRussia has shutdown all natural gas supplies to Europe
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£6 a KWh NOT to use electricity between 5pm and 8pm
Well, it looks like the probability of power cuts this winter is even higher than I first imagined. The National Grid will shortly be applying to Ofgem for permission toContinue reading£6 a KWh NOT to use electricity between 5pm and 8pm
What are the chances of power cuts this Winter?
Not only will energy companies in the UK be raising prices by 86% from October, and again in January 2023, by another 20%, there is now a real possiblility ofContinue readingWhat are the chances of power cuts this Winter?
Germans know that this winter will be bad, that’s why they’re Googling for firewood
The decision by Gazprom to reduce gas flows to Europe, via the Nordstream 1 pipeline, by 80%, have led to big problems for Germany, because gas storage levels are nowhereContinue readingGermans know that this winter will be bad, that’s why they’re Googling for firewood
Oktoberfest and Christmas Markets may be cancelled this year due to Russian gas insufficiences
Germany is looking for ways to save gas for the coming winter. Gas storage in the country is nowhere near the levels necessary for the coming seasonal demand. This isContinue readingOktoberfest and Christmas Markets may be cancelled this year due to Russian gas insufficiences
EU: The Great Shale Gas Misconception
There are quite a few folk on Twitter suggesting that the answer to the Russian gas squeeze on the EU is fracking for shale gas. The EU’s energy problems haveContinue readingEU: The Great Shale Gas Misconception
EU member states say no to a proposed 15% voluntary reduction in natural gas usage
The EU poposed that all member states cut their natural gas usage by 15%. Initially, this would be voluntary, but, if Russia continued to supply less gas or even cutContinue readingEU member states say no to a proposed 15% voluntary reduction in natural gas usage