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June 5, 2018

Emissions Reduce Overall but Upward Trend in the Transport Sector

Official figures show that greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the EU decreased by 0.4% in 2016, despite an increase in…
February 13, 2018

Annual Review of the European Power Sector: 2017

The climate policy think-tank, Sandbag has published an annual review of the European Power Sector (2017). One finding of note…
February 7, 2017
EU Power Sector Emissions Fall by 4.5%

EU Power Sector Emissions Fall by 4.5%

Emissions from the EU power sector fell by 4.5% in 2016, according to a new report, which examines the 2016…
January 26, 2015
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Wind Power is Key to UK Energy Supply

We all have witnessed the tremendous volatility of global energy market the past couple of months. Prices rose, after which…
January 8, 2015
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Summary of 2014 and What to Expect in 2015?

It is the start of the year and we are dusting off our crystal ball. We will start with a…
August 7, 2014
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Africa’s Energy Boom

This week at the US Africa business forum held in Washington, D.C. there has been significant focus on energy. Africa’s…
July 7, 2014
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How Long Will Wholesale Prices be Subdued?

UK wholesale power and gas prices have dropped to record lows. Credit rating agencies have downgraded European utilities as they…
June 9, 2014
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Why Have Power and Gas Prices Collapsed?

Power and gas prices in the UK are at their lowest level in over three and a half years. The…
May 12, 2014
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The Beginning of the End

Centrica, the owner of British Gas, and Drax, the largest coal fired powered station in the UK, have both issued…