Energy Sector News

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UN General Assembly votes to condemn Russia invasion. The last para may be significant as it merely adjourns the emgy special GA session.

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/21314169/unga-resolution.pdf

 

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Russian advances mostly stalled in North of Ukraine, continuing in South, amphibious landing on Black Sea coast looks imminent

Estonian-owned cargo ship sinks off Odesa after Russian action

An Estonian-owned cargo ship reportedly sank in the Black Sea on Thursday, off the coast of the port city Odesa. The vessel, the Helt, is thought to have struck a sea mine, and was one of many reported to have been hijacked by Russian naval forces as a type of human shield, ahead of an...

news.err.ee

This was the previous landing in Sea of Azov

UPDATED: Russian Navy Launches Amphibious Assault on Ukraine; Naval Infantry 30 Miles West of Mariupol - USNI News

This story has been updated with additional information from Pentagon officials on the amphibious invasion near Mariupol and ship positions near Odesa. Thousands of Russian naval infantry have joined with other Russian ground forces and are about 30 miles to the southwest of the Ukrainian port...

news.usni.org

Port closures to Russian shipping affecting gas shipments

Seaborne Russian gas supplies to Europe disrupted by looming port bans

Supplies of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe have been disrupted by uncertainty over whether ships can discharge cargoes at European ports due to sanctions imposed on Moscow, according to ship tracking data and trade sources on Wednesday.

www.reuters.com

US renewables now at 21%, growing

Renewable Energy Outshines Forecasts, Provides 21% of New U.S. Generation

Wind and solar surged while droughts led to less hydropower production

www.tdworld.com

Transmission system operators (TSOs) face challenges, no kidding

5 Challenges TSOs will Face in 2022 and Beyond

The entities that control and operate the backbone of our electricity system—transmission system operators are facing a once-in-an-industry moment. Read this article to learn ...

www.tdworld.com

 

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Russian invasion of Ukraine, amphibious assault seems not to have started yet,

Ukraine conflict: Russia consolidates gains in south

The second week of fighting in Ukraine began with Russian forces consolidating their gains in the south of the country but appearing not to be making any progress...

www.janes.com

southern front unfortunately now engulfs nuclear plant

Zelenskiy says ‘Europe must wake up’ after assault sparks nuclear plant fire

Ukraine and US embassy denounce attack on huge Zaporizhzhia power station as war crime

www.theguardian.com

(there is in fact manoeuvre warfare seemingly ongoing on flanks of the Kiev column, probably to do with controlling rail junctions, so here is the Ukraine railroad system)

Rail transport in Ukraine - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

both Georgia and Moldiva now urgently seeking fastrack EU accession, formal applications submitted alongside Ukraine

Georgia, Moldova Formally Apply For EU Membership Amid Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine

Two former Soviet republics, Georgia and Moldova, have formally applied for European Union membership, after their ambitions were accelerated in the shadow of Russia's full-scale invasion of nearby Ukraine.

www.rferl.org

and more info here

Moldova applies for fast-track EU membership, joining Ukraine and Georgia

Moldova officially applied for fast-track EU membership on Thursday (3 March), joining Ukraine and Georgia, its partners from the so-called Associated Trio, a week after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began.

www.euractiv.com

EU transmission system adds Moldova to fastrack integration list alongside Ukraine

TSOs commit to synchronising with Ukraine, Moldova power systems

Europe’s TSOs have said they are focused on identifying the key conditions to support electricity supply to Ukraine as a matter of priority.

www.smart-energy.com

EU gas planning, it is complicated

The EU must learn from its failed gas policy

The EU did not diversify its energy supplies after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Now it must take charge of its energy – and wider – future.

www.energymonitor.ai

US build back better reinigorated by Ukraine ?

Ukraine crisis reinvigorates Biden's Build Back Better agenda

As fossil fuel prices climb, a focus on energy security could push President Biden’s climate agenda over the finish line in the Senate.

www.energymonitor.ai

IEA plan to break Russian dependency

Renewables, nuclear and energy efficiency in IEA plan to break EU reliance on Russian gas | Smart Energy International

Ten-point plan in line with Green Deal but IEA does not rule out ramping up coal plants to cut gas dependence

www.smart-energy.com

More floaters offshore [edit, duh] Korea

Ocean Winds, Aker Offshore Wind Secure 1.2 GW Floating Capacity in South Korea

Korea Floating Wind (KF Wind), a joint venture between Ocean Winds and Aker Offshore Wind, has secured an Electric Business License (EBL) from South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea for further 450 MW of floating wind capacity in the country.

www.offshorewind.biz

Everyone wants to tell the Germans how to do it

Germany’s seismic energy policy U-turn

Berlin finally comes off the fence. Now it faces some hard realities.

www.energyflux.news

US energy growth to 2050 (per US EIA)

Annual Energy Outlook 2023 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

www.eia.gov

and don't forget Tesla Berlin permit status seems likely to be announced today

Tesla's Berlin factory set to get approval to start production

Tesla's factory is designed to eventually make batteries and as many as 500,000 cars a year and it will give the EV maker a manufacturing base in one of the world’s most competitive auto markets.

europe.autonews.com

.... and on a personal level, this house commissioned its ASHP yesterday and the meter is currently showing 0kW import with the PV running the 14kW Mitsubishi Ecodan ASHP so another personal milestone ....

.... oh, and one last thing, this is a fairly balanced piece that really explains how the Western liberal-democratic progress has been split by the likes of the Brexit-Johnson-Farage types (UK) and the Trumpian-TeaParty types (USA) and how the Russian and China have benefitted from this

Ukraine and Brexit: reminders, lessons and hopes

<a rel="me" href="https://mastodon.online/@ChrisGrey">Mastodon</a>

chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com

 

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Brent at $125

Denmark to boost energy & defence spending

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-03-06/denmark-to-vote-on-joining-eus-defence-policy-this-year-danish-media

Denmark approves Norway-Poland gas pipeline

Denmark resumes construction of Norway-Poland gas link

Construction of the Danish part of Baltic Pipe, which will connect Poland to Norwegian gas fields, is resuming following a nine month hiatus, Danish grid operator Energinet said on Tuesday.

www.reuters.com

US-EU discuss banning Russian oil

U.S., European allies discuss banning imports of Russian oil

The United States and European allies are exploring banning imports of Russian oil, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday, and the White House coordinated with key Congressional committees moving forward with their own ban.

www.reuters.com

US trying to get Venezuelan oil back in markets

U.S., Venezuela discuss easing sanctions, make little progress: sources

U.S. and Venezuelan officials discussed the possibility of easing oil sanctions on Venezuela but made scant progress toward a deal in their first high-level bilateral talks in years, five sources familiar with the matter said, as Washington seeks to separate Russia from one of its key allies.

www.reuters.com

US trying to get Iran through, Russian blocking

Iranian nuclear talks clouded by Russian demands

Russia is demanding for a U.S. guarantee that the sanctions it faces over Ukraine will not hurt its trade with Tehran.

www.reuters.com

Analysis: Iranian oil could take months to flow after a nuclear deal

A deal to limit Iran's nuclear programme would lead to sanctions on its oil sector being lifted but it could take several months for any more Iranian crude to flow, and even then it may only offer short-term respite to tight oil markets, analysts said.

www.reuters.com

more floaters offshore Australia

Australian State Targets 9 GW of Offshore Wind by 2040, First Power in 2028

The government of Australia's state of Victoria has released the Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper which sets the target of the first offshore wind power coming online by 2028.

www.offshorewind.biz

 

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General Russia/Ukrane energy briefing

Ukraine Crisis Archives - Energy Monitor

www.energymonitor.ai

Russia waves gas weapon

Russia threatens Europe’s gas supplies as west mulls oil import ban over Ukraine invasion

Deputy prime minister raises prospect of closing Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany, and says rejecting Russian oil would be ‘catastrophic’ for world

www.theguardian.com

Europe proposes energy shield, and EU-defence

EU to phase out Russian gas, oil, coal imports - leaders' draft

European Union leaders will agree at a summit this week to phase out the EU's dependency on imports of Russian gas, oil and coal, a draft statement showed, marking a turning point in its policy towards Moscow prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

www.reuters.com

US may go alone agin Russian oil

U.S. may act alone to ban Russian oil imports, sources say

The United States is willing to move ahead with a ban on Russian oil imports without the participation of allies in Europe, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

www.reuters.com

How fast can we kick the Russian energy habit ?

History shows us just how fast we can move away from Russian gas

The example of certain trailblazing nations shows how fast countries can move away from gas if the right policies are in place.

www.energymonitor.ai

Nickel trading suspended

LME forced to halt nickel trading, cancel deals, after prices top $100,000

The London Metal Exchange (LME) was forced to halt nickel trading and cancel trades after prices doubled on Tuesday to more than $100,000 per tonne in a surge sources blamed on short covering by one of the world's top producers.

www.reuters.com

Global recession risks rise (due to oil price)

Hedge funds anticipate oil price spike, possible recession

Oil traders are anticipating a sharp spike in prices that will likely bring on a business cycle slowdown after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was met by severe sanctions that are disrupting the country’s petroleum exports.

www.reuters.com

Fixed or floating, that is the question

Fixed, Floating, or Both? Major Offshore Wind Project Weighing Options

The developers of the 2 GW West of Orkney wind farm offshore Scotland have shared more information on the project through the recently published documents.

www.offshorewind.biz

Overhead or underground, that is also the question

Overhead or Underground Transmission? That is (Still) the Question

Part one in a two-part series examines where things stand with the challenges of using underground high-voltage ac lines to transmit bulk electrical power.

www.tdworld.com

Russia may flee web (worth reading comments, even more than the article)

Ukraine wants Russian domains deleted. Now ICANN responds

Even if we wanted to, which we don't, we can't, so we won't, says boss

www.theregister.com

Adamas State Of Charge H2-2021 report

Free Report - State of Charge 2021 H2

secure.adamasintel.com

 

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Brent at $125, gas out of sight

Russian oil increasingly unwelcome, don't look to US shale for help

U.S. shale shortages to limit efforts to replace banned Russian oil

U.S. shale producers are unlikely to replace banned Russian oil imports due to a shortage of oilfield materials, equipment and labor and a dwindling backlog of wells waiting to be completed, energy executives and analysts said on Tuesday.

www.reuters.com

don't expect help from Saudi or UAE either

Saudi Arabia, UAE not returning Biden's calls, disappointed with US

The two Mideast countries are disappointed with the Iran nuclear deal, as well as the American response to Houthi terrorist attacks in recent weeks.

www.jpost.com

anyone for Venezuela ?

U.S. ties easing of Venezuela sanctions to direct oil supply

U.S. officials have demanded Venezuela supply at least a portion of oil exports to the United States as part of any agreement to ease oil trading sanctions on the OPEC member nation, two people close to the matter said.

www.reuters.com

hold the nuclear shutdown

Reconsider nuclear shutdowns to cut gas imports, IEA tells EU : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News

The International Energy Agency has set out a ten-point plan that could enable the European Union to reduce its imports of natural gas from Russia by more than one-third within a year, including maximising generation from existing low-emissions sources such as nuclear.

www.world-nuclear-news.org

West verging on recession

Western economies on brink of recession as Russia sanctions escalate: Kemp

Recession in Europe and North America may be the inevitable price for defending freedom, resisting aggression and upholding international law in Ukraine.

www.reuters.com

LME nickel meltdown

LME nickel trading halted as big short hits big trouble: Andy Home

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has been forced to suspend all trading in its nickel contract after prices went into chaotic overdrive.

www.reuters.com

progress on South Korea floaters

Shell's South Korean Floating Wind Project Cleared for 1.3 GW Capacity

Shell and CoensHexicon have secured further two Electricity Business Licenses (EBLs) from South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy for their floating wind project off the coast of Ulsan.

www.offshorewind.biz

Columbia wants to go offshore

Colombia Opens Up for Offshore Wind, CIP Enters with 350 MW Project

The Mayor of the Colombian city of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo, is set to sign an agreement with the Danish offshore wind investor/developer Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for a 350 MW offshore wind project.

www.offshorewind.biz

Rijkswaterstaat says be careful

Nearshore Wind Farm to Be Dismantled

The wind turbines of the 16.8 MW Irene Vorrink nearshore wind farm, one of Vattenfall’s oldest wind farms in the Netherlands, will be dismantled after 25 years in operation.

www.offshorewind.biz

Florida next in net metering punishment queue

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes controversial solar policy overhaul

The bill would have phased down rooftop solar credits and allowed utilities to impose uncapped fees.

www.renewableenergyworld.com

LG solar exits US mfg

What LG's exit says about the solar industry's road ahead

LG's decision to end its solar business raises questions about the impact of supply chain constraints and trade issues, as well as the future of solar module manufacturing in the U.S.

www.renewableenergyworld.com

ITER assembly on hold in France

ITER tokamak assembly put on hold by regulator : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

France's nuclear safety regulator, the Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire, has ordered the start of the assembly of the tokamak of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor fusion project to be postponed until a number of safety issues have been addressed.

www.world-nuclear-news.org

 

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Brent crude $112

Sewden & Finland serious on NATO

Sweden urged to make joint decision with Finland on NATO - Jnews

Sweden should make a joint decision with Finland on whether to join NATO rather than play party politics over security issues as Russia's invasion of Ukraine

jnews.uk

Fertilisers production slows

Luxembourg Times - Breaking News Luxembourg – Business and politics in Luxembourg – Getting around in Luxembourg – LuxTimes | Luxembourg Times

Covering the EU, business and finance, politics and life in Luxembourg

www.luxtimes.lu

US DoE report on renewables supply chain homeshoring

DOE Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Strategy to Secure America’s Clean Energy Supply Chain

DOE report includes over 60 actions to enhance supply chain resiliency, spur domestic manufacturing capacity, and create millions of good paying jobs for American workers.

www.tdworld.com

Bigwind modularisation for transport

Vestas Goes Modular on World's Most Powerful Wind Turbine

The two side-compartments for the Vestas V236-15.0 MW™ prototype wind turbine nacelle have arrived in Denmark.

www.offshorewind.biz

UK hydrogen dreamers

EDF Renewables Launches Offshore Wind-to-Hydrogen Project in UK

EDF Renewables has launched a new green hydrogen project in Teesside, UK, which will be powered by offshore wind and solar energy.

www.offshorewind.biz

Italians suspend Russian oil

Eni suspends the purchase of oil from Russia

Italian energy group Eni has suspended the purchase of oil from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine and is watching developments closely with regards to gas procurement.

www.reuters.com

is it OPEC or ROPEC ?

UAE says it is committed to OPEC+ agreement, monthly mechanism

The United Arab Emirates is committed to the OPEC+ agreement and its existing monthly production adjustment mechanism, its energy minister said on Wednesday, hours after the Arab country's ambassador to Washington said it favors an output increase.

www.reuters.com

 

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U.S. petroleum inventories and prices - Selected indicators --JOHN KEMP -REUTERS 10 March 2022

chart on p3 is a doozy

https://tmsnrt.rs/3MQM3kP

 

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Brent $110/bbl

Fast grid synchronisation moving ahead

Continental Europe TSOs Working Toward Synchronization With Ukraine and Moldova Power Systems

Understanding the urgency to address the request for emergency synchronization, ENTSO-E and its member TSOs are working toward ensuring the security and stability of the Continental...

www.tdworld.com

Resilient energy infrastructure needed

Russia’s war on Ukraine spotlights critical energy infrastructure

Russia's military assault on Ukraine is exposing the need for a resilient energy infrastructure in Kyiv and the EU.

www.energymonitor.ai

Keep banging the efficiency drum

Energy efficiency equals energy security

Reducing energy demand is synonymous with reducing energy dependency. Will the Ukraine crisis finally put energy efficiency centre stage in Europe?

www.energymonitor.ai

Western sanctions choices

What will be the impact of Western sanctions on Russia?

Sanctions are unlikely to deter Putin from his bloody campaign in Ukraine but will slowly wear down the Russian economy.

www.energymonitor.ai

Nickel trading still suspended

Nickel, the devil's metal with a history of bad behaviour

The global nickel market is in a pricing black-out.

www.reuters.com

Iran nuclear etc talks stalled

U.S., Iran at loggerheads over nuclear deal after Russian interruption

Iran and the United States were at loggerheads over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal on Thursday after Tehran suggested there were new obstacles and Washington said hard issues remained.

www.reuters.com

China still hooked on coal

Coal still at heart of China energy strategy after parliamentary gathering

China will make full use of coal as a vital part of its energy strategy, leaders and officials said during the nation's annual gathering of parliament this week, as it bids to balance economic stability with its longer-term climate goals.

www.reuters.com

Gdansk not Gdynia for wind port

Polish Government Rethinks Offshore Wind Installation Port, Switches from Gdynia to Gdańsk

Poland's Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution changing the location of the installation terminal for offshore wind farms, from the previously planned Port of Gdynia to Port of Gdańsk.

www.offshorewind.biz

Bonkers battery trimaran (I mean, if you are going to do this, at least pick a monohull)

Power Transfer Vessel Project 'Moving Full Steam Ahead' as ClassNK Joins In

Tokyo-headquartered classification society ClassNK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PowerX, Inc. for a collaboration on the development of the Power Transfer Vessel - Power ARK.

www.offshorewind.biz

 

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EU defence, energy, etc

EU leaders announce intention to collectively rearm in face of Putin threat

Versailles declaration says Russia’s war in Ukraine has heralded ‘tectonic shift in European history’

www.theguardian.com

The EU plan to drastically ramp renewables to replace Russian gas

The European Commission yesterday announced its intent to remove demand for two-thirds of its Russian gas supply in less than nine months and hugely accelerating the rate of solar deployment is a central part of its radically raised clean energy ambition.

www.pv-magazine.com

Russia MFN status revoked by G7

G7 nations strip Russia of ‘most favoured nation’ status

Group of wealthy nations plan to revoke benefits and impose heavy tariffs to further isolate Moscow over Ukraine war

www.theguardian.com

What revoking Russia's 'most favoured nation' status means

The United States, the European Union, Britain, Canada and Japan were due to move jointly on Friday to revoke Russia's "most favoured nation" (MFN) status over its invasion of Ukraine, people familiar with the situation told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

 

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Brent $113/bbl

Finland nuclear reactor Olkiluoto 3 EPR goes live and onto grid

TVO - Olkiluoto 3 EPR -laitosyksikön sähköntuotanto on alkanut

www.tvo.fi

India takes advantage

As West shuns Moscow, officials say India eyes more cheap Russian oil

India may take up a Russian offer to buy crude oil and other commodities at a discount, two Indian officials said, in a sign that Delhi wants to keep its key trading partner on board despite Western attempts to isolate Moscow through sanctions.

www.reuters.com

KSA and UAE sniffy about USA

White House faces oil standoff with Saudi Arabia and UAE as prices soar

Analysis: Disputes with Biden administration mean Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are likely to drive hard bargain

www.theguardian.com

Shock, horror, Cons discover they were blocking UK onshore wind all this time

Tories plan big expansion of wind farms ‘to protect national security’

Planning rules to be relaxed so that renewables and nuclear power can boost energy independence after Ukraine invasion

www.theguardian.com

Prove no Russian interests offshore wind

ScotWind Winners Asked to File Formal Assurances on No Ties with Russia

Crown Estate Scotland has requested the winners of the ScotWind offshore wind auction to submit formal, written assurances that they will adhere, at all times, to the relevant sanctions imposed on Russia.

www.offshorewind.biz

Russian gas to China would require a pretty huge pipeline, built PDQ

China could decarbonise faster with cheaper Russian gas

The Ukraine crisis presents China with an opportunity to accelerate its own energy transition and send more low-carbon technologies to Europe.

www.energymonitor.ai

 

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Brent $105

Glencore still selling Russian oil (....boo) at $30 discount and nobody wants it ...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1503420971394506763

Big oil under scrutiny

Russia exodus shows the level of scrutiny Big Oil is now under

The rapid exit of oil majors from Russia is emblematic of how the industry's social license is on the line.

www.energymonitor.ai

Shell directors sued

Shell directors sued for ‘failing to prepare company for net zero’

Environmental law organisation ClientEarth brings action and urges other shareholders to join

www.theguardian.com

VW & Ford do more electrics together

Volkswagen and Ford expand e-mobility collaboration

Designed as an open vehicle platform, the MEB allows car manufacturers to electrify their portfolio quickly and cost-effectively.

www.smart-energy.com

Orsted + Maersk on P2X for methanol

Ørsted launches Power-to-X facility to fuel Maersk's e-methanol vessels

Maersk and Ørsted have partnered on a new Power-to-X facility in the US to produce zero emission maritime fuels.

www.smart-energy.com

Power efforts for Chernobyl

Efforts continue to restore power to Chernobyl : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News

The head of Ukraine’s Energoatom told the International Atomic Energy Agency on Sunday that power could be restored to Chernobyl after workers fixed the damaged power line - but on Monday Ukraine's energy company reported it was damaged again "before the power supply was fully restored".

www.world-nuclear-news.org

Ukraine to switch nuclear fuel away from Russia

'Detailed ideas' on safety measures to be proposed after IAEA talks : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News

• IAEA director general said Thursday's meetings showed both sides ready to work with the organisation • Energoatom says Ukraine to switch to using Westinghouse rather than Russian fuel • Nuclear power plants continue to operate in Ukraine, but concerns raised over conditions for workers • IAEA...

www.world-nuclear-news.org

Big cranes for 13MW offshore wind

Largest-Ever Leg Encircling Crane Installed on Offshore Wind Jack-Up - Gallery

Jan De Nul's next-generation jack-up installation vessel, the Voltaire, has been fitted with the main crane of more than 3,000 tonnes - the largest Leg Encircling Crane ever built.

www.offshorewind.biz

Baltic wind is clear

No Showstoppers for Estonian-Latvian Offshore Wind Development

According to BLIX, the study consisted of an offshore technology catalogue, a high-level planning review, a Pre-FEED study, and a Right-of-way study.

www.offshorewind.biz

China covid strategy struggles

China's soaring COVID infections fuel concern about cost of containment

China posted a steep jump in daily COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, with new cases more than doubling from a day earlier to hit a two-year high, raising concerns about the rising economic costs of its tough measures to contain the disease.

www.reuters.com

Europe takes Russia energy

Europe is a key destination for Russia’s energy exports - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

www.eia.gov

LME nickel tries to restart

Ukraine crisis rocks the London Metal Exchange

The war in Ukraine has engulfed the 145-year-old London Metal Exchange (LME), which sits at the epicentre of the global trade in industrial metals.

www.reuters.com

Fukuyama also tries to restart history

Preparing for Defeat

I’m writing this from Skopje, North Macedonia, where I’ve been for the last week teaching one of our Leadership Academy for Development [https://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/lad/events] courses. Following the Ukraine war is no different here in terms of available information, except that I’m in

www.americanpurpose.com

EU defence primer for oddball countries

Ambiguous alliance: Neutrality, opt-outs, and European defence

The EU’s work on its Strategic Compass should include debates on the special status states’ future role in European defence…

ecfr.eu

 

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Brent $99/bbl

that fool Johnson opens his mouth again
"And everybody’s always said, and we have made clear to Putin, there’s no way Ukraine is going to join Nato "

Johnson begs dictator for more

Ben Jennings on Boris Johnson’s visit to Saudi Arabia – cartoon

The prime minister is facing scrutiny over a planned trip to Saudi Arabia to push for an increase in oil output amid an outcry over the regime’s biggest ever mass execution

www.theguardian.com

Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of “going cap in hand from dictator to dictator,”

Boris Johnson going ‘from dictator to dictator’ for oil, says Starmer

Labour leader warns about replacing dependence on Russia with reliance on Saudis, as PM prepares for Gulf visit

www.theguardian.com

[US] grid scale storage ramps

25 GW of energy storage additions forecasted through 2023

25 GW of energy storage additions forecasted through 2023 Grid Scale - Renewable Energy World

www.renewableenergyworld.com

Floating offshore wind ramps nicely

What's the potential of floating offshore wind?

The U.S. was highlighted for its potential to capitalize on the next round of floating offshore wind growth in a new report.

www.renewableenergyworld.com

China offshores to circumvent US solar anti-dumping regime

Commerce buys time to review solar module dumping claim

Commerce buys time to review solar module dumping claim Solar - Renewable Energy World

www.renewableenergyworld.com

More Shell wind offshore Korea

Shell Making Further Floating Offshore Wind Moves in South Korea

Shell Gas & Power Developments B.V. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with power generation company Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd (KOSPO) to drive Shell’s floating offshore wind and renewable energy ambition in South Korea.

www.offshorewind.biz

Taiwan goes for offshore wind

More than 9 GW of New Offshore Wind Capacity Under Review in Taiwan

Taiwan's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has started reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for nine offshore wind projects totaling 9.1 GW in capacity, with more than half of the nine projects led by European developers.

www.offshorewind.biz

Tesla Berlin making lots of saleable goodies in Y form

https://twitter.com/x/status/1503820214588293130

Denmark subsidises P2X ( ... aka Denmark subsidises Maersk, see yesterday)

Denmark Accelerates Power-to-X Push with DKK 1.25 Billion Subsidy Scheme

Denmark has launched a DKK 1.25 billion (EUR 161 million) subsidy scheme to support the Power-to-X projects towards the goal of reaching between 4 and 6 GW of electrolysis capacity by 2030.

www.offshorewind.biz

EU gas storage refill starts now

EU leaders back urgently refilling gas stores for next winter - draft

European Union countries should immediately start refilling their gas stores to prepare for next winter and provide a buffer against supply shocks, EU country leaders will say at a summit next week.

www.reuters.com

US shale dealmaking is on

U.S. oil 'mini-majors' emerge from shale patch deals, soaring energy prices

A group of oil and gas "mini-majors" are emerging among U.S. shale producers, built from aggressive dealmaking that industry players expect will accelerate on strong commodity prices and the retreat of Europeans from U.S. onshore production.

www.reuters.com

Italy wants 3-years

Italy needs at least 3 years to replace Russian gas imports, minister says

Italy will need at least three years to completely replace its gas imports from Russia with other energy sources, Ecological Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani said on Wednesday.

www.reuters.com

 

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Brent at $98

Ukraine grid syncs to EU, ditto Moldova

In Bid for Energy Independence, Ukraine Joins European Network of Transmission System Operators

The synchronization took place at 12:14 a.m. Eastern European time. Connections with Slovakia and Romania will come next

www.tdworld.com

Big cranes go wrong

Crane Incident Delays Delivery of Seaway Alfa Lift

The Seaway Alfa Lift foundation installation vessel is not expected to be operational on offshore wind projects during 2022, according to Stuart Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer of Seaway 7.

www.offshorewind.biz

Johnson fails again

Saudi prince, rebuked by West, faces dilemma over Russia and China

The United States and Britain are ramping up pressure on Saudi Arabia to pump more oil and join efforts to isolate Russia, while Riyadh has shown little readiness to respond and has revived a threat to ditch dollars in its oil sales to China.

www.reuters.com

Gosh, a wave energy device in operation

ECO WAVE POWER UNITS INSTALLED IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Eco Wave Power has installed floating wave power units and has started installing them at the Port of Jaffa, Israel.

www.wipmagazines.com

Ukraine & carbon markets

Ukraine invasion sends carbon markets on rollercoaster ride

Europe’s energy and climate policy is wracked by crisis but a carbon price collapse looks unlikely, say market watchers.

www.energymonitor.ai

Cobalt & nickel prices alarum

Surging commodity prices could impact the growth of EVs

Amid fears of supply disruptions from Russia, the price of cobalt and nickel is surging. Pricier EV batteries could harm EV sector growth.

www.energymonitor.ai

 

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Brent $106/bbl

Ukraine energy exchange keeps trading after cruise missile hit

Ukraine’s energy exchange keeps trading – but it needs help

Amidst war, the Ukrainian energy industry is keeping the grid stable, the system operational and trading active. But it needs help.

www.smart-energy.com

More on the Ukraine/Moldova join of the EU grid

Ukraine and Moldova join continental European electricity grid | Smart Energy International

Ukraine and Moldova’s electricity grids have synchronised with the continental European grid to keep them self-sufficient during war.

www.smart-energy.com

Fully recycle-able thermoplastic bigwind blade (these consortium people helped me on a thermoplastic blade once )

First Fully Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade Rolls Out

The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) consortium has produced the first prototype of its 100 per cent recyclable wind turbine blade.

www.offshorewind.biz

Portugal offshore wind

Portugal to Hold Its First Offshore Wind Tender This Year

Portugal plans to organise an auction for floating offshore wind this Summer with between 3 GW and 4 GW planned to be auctioned in the country's Atlantic Ocean waters.

www.offshorewind.biz

Orsted clash with BP in UK offshore

Ørsted's Offshore Wind and BP's CCUS Plans Clash in UK Waters

Ørsted and BP have submitted position statements to the UK Planning Inspectorate with regard to their offshore wind and carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects in the UK, with Ørsted saying BP is trying to force exclusion so that the offshore wind developer cannot locate its Hornsea...

www.offshorewind.biz

EU off gas plan unconvincing this year

Analysis: Europe faces struggle to escape Russian gas this year

The European Commission's plan to cut dependence on Russian gas this year will be hard to achieve and could trigger a competitive and costly dash for the fuel when energy prices are already inflicting economic pain.

www.reuters.com

Russian oil sales go dark

Russian oil traders switch to private dealings from public tenders

Russian oil market participants have switched their trading tactics, favouring private deals over public offerings due to new Western sanctions, traders said on Thursday.

www.reuters.com

India EV charging push

Public EV charging infrastructure expands in India

The Indian government has launched a drive to significantly expand the public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

www.smart-energy.com

IEA has a plan

A 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use – Analysis - IEA

A 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.

www.iea.org

Who will pay for energy transition ?

Ansaldo boss: 'There's a clear imbalance over who pays for the energy transition' | Enlit World

Daniela Gentile, CEO of Ansaldo Green Tech., shared her thoughts on the outcomes of the COP26 conference and what this implies going forward.

www.enlit.world

 

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Brent $115/bbl

Replacing Russian oil

After Ukraine, how will the world replace Russia’s oil products?

A report from the International Energy Agency makes clear that viable alternatives are limited

www.theguardian.com

... but not yet

EU split on Russia oil sanctions, mulls other steps

The European Union's foreign ministers disagreed on Monday on whether and how to slap sanctions on Russia's lucrative energy sector over its invasion of Ukraine, with Germany saying the bloc was too dependent on Russian oil to decide an embargo.

www.reuters.com

Gas crunch

There’s not enough gas to go around

Will war-rattled Europe deprive emerging Asia of winter fuel and food?

www.energyflux.news

Heavy trucks cheaper on electric by 2035

DOE: Zero Emissions Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Will Be Cheaper than Diesel-Powered by 2035

New study highlights viable routes to adopting battery and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles for America’s clean trucking future

www.tdworld.com

Offshore crash barriers

Dutch Developing Crash Barriers to Protect Wind Turbines from Drifting Ships

Dutch maritime research institute MARIN has tested three barriers aimed at averting collisions between ships and offshore wind turbines.

www.offshorewind.biz

Coordination a must offshore

Latvia Rejects Ørsted's Offshore Wind Application

The Latvian government has rejected the application by Ørsted for an area in Latvian waters for the potential development of offshore wind, citing the need to find a suitable location for ELWIND, a joint national development between Latvia and Estonia, as the reason for the rejection.

www.offshorewind.biz

Big blades require big test rigs, these are tools also in national industrial strategy games

World's Longest Wind Turbine Blade to Be Tested in Germany

The Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas will test the rotor blade of the new V236-15.0 MW™ offshore wind turbine prototype at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES in Bremerhaven, Germany later this year.

www.offshorewind.biz

 

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(I forgot to say. On a big road trip this week. Normal service resumes next week. You are most welcome to fill in the gaps, now or indeed at other times. Regards all.)

 

[navguy12]

TVA is planning more gas fired generation:

Largest Government-Owned Utility in U.S. Backs Gas, Despite White House Climate Commitments

America’s biggest federally-owned utility, still under the influence of a Trump-appointed board of directors, is facing a federal investigation after announcing plans to spend more than US$3.5 billion on new gas-fired power plants rather than investing in cheaper renewables.

www.theenergymix.com

 

[navguy12]

Green bonds in Canada:

Canada’s First Green Bond Raises $5B, Leaves Investors Wanting More

Canada’s first-ever green bond raised $5 billion for environmentally focused projects this Tuesday, after a week-long issuance period that showed investors willing to buy more than twice the value of assets on offer.

www.theenergymix.com

 

[petit_bateau]

(Bit of a catch up after a week on the road)

Brent crude $115

Russian oil export capacity falls due to Caspian storm damage

Russia warns of sharp Caspian pipeline oil export drop after storm

Russian and Kazakhstan oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) from the Black Sea may fall by up to 1 million barrels per day (bpd), or 1% of global oil production, due to storm-damaged berths, a Russian official said on Tuesday.

www.reuters.com

The other Russian oil damage is self-inflicted

The Russian oil supply shock of 2022

In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, between 3 million and 4 million barrels a day (mb/d) of petroleum production have effectively been removed from the world market, constituting one of the largest supply shocks since the 1970s.

www.dallasfed.org

Can be paid for in roubles, maybe or shall be

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

www.bloomberg.com

EU figuring out how to get off Russia

Analysis: Europe split on how to spare consumers energy price pain

Proposals from southern European countries to intervene in energy markets have highlighted the difficulty facing an EU summit this week as it seeks to respond to record prices driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

www.reuters.com

or

Ed's note: Can the EU make it without Russian oil and gas? | Smart Energy International

Editor Areti Ntaradimou discusses the different opinions on Europe's dependence on Russian oil and gas and what it will take to change this.

www.smart-energy.com

centralised co-ordinated EU energy purchases may be part of the solution

EU moves towards joint natural gas purchase to curb shortages | eKathimerini.com

The European Union is moving toward the joint purchase of natural gas and ensuring its storage facilities are nearly full to try to avoid another crisis tied to its dependency on Russian energy, officials said Tuesday.

www.ekathimerini.com

It wsn't renewables that caused the problem

Opinion: Don't blame renewables for EU gas dependence on Russia

Many factors left Europe woefully dependent on Russian gas. Wind and solar energy are not chief among them.

www.energymonitor.ai

.... it was German anti-nuclear movement (and where that came from is a whole nother rabbit hole)

How did Germany come to be so dependent on Russian gas?

Europe’s gas supply heavily depends on Russia, but Germany’s historic aversion to nuclear power has made it even more reliant on the country.

www.energymonitor.ai

US shale is go

Oil and Gas Expansion Accelerates as Outlooks Improve Significantly

Activity in the oil and gas sector accelerated in first quarter 2022, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.

www.dallasfed.org

Getting off Russian nuclear no joke either

Russia: It may be harder to cut nuclear ties than fossil fuel imports

The Ukraine-Russia war is wrecking havoc on fossil fuel supply chains. But uranium deliveries for nuclear power remain untouched, for now.

www.energymonitor.ai

Nigeria wants on nuclear

Nigeria moving ahead on nuclear power plant plan : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

The Director General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Yau Idris, said that agreements had been signed with a number of other countries' regulators as plans proceed for a proposed four unit plant.

www.world-nuclear-news.org

Canada keeping up with the nuclear modular craze

Canadian government invests in third SMR technology : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

The Canadian government is to invest CAD27.2 million (USD21.6 million) in Westinghouse Electric Canada Inc to support its next-generation eVinci microreactor. This is the third investment in small modular reactor technology to be made through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's...

www.world-nuclear-news.org

Funnily enough Belgian nukes extended

Extended operation of two Belgian reactors approved : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News

Belgium's federal government has decided to allow Doel 4 and Tihange 3 to continue operating until 2035 in order to allow the country to "strengthen its independence of fossil fuels in turbulent geopolitical times". The coalition government had earlier agreed to phase out the use of nuclear...

www.world-nuclear-news.org

UK offshore pipeline now 86GW

UK Offshore Wind Pipeline Now at 86 GW

The UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects now stands at 86 GW, more than eight times the UK's current operational capacity, according to statistics published by RenewableUK on 22 March.

www.offshorewind.biz

Shell for 17GW offshore Brazil

Shell Unveils 17 GW Offshore Wind Plans in Brazil

Shell has applied for environmental investigation licences for six offshore wind projects in Brazil with the country's Institute for the Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA). The six projects have a total installed capacity of 17 GW.

www.offshorewind.biz

BP + Marubeni offshore Japan

BP Entering Japanese Offshore Wind Market

BP and Marubeni are forming a strategic partnership for offshore wind and other decarbonisation projects, including hydrogen, in Japan.

www.offshorewind.biz

Very big transmission investments required

A Look Back and Ahead on the Current 'State of Play' of Transmission Policy

It is now obvious the country will need the equivalent of a moonshot effort on transmission investment in order to meet the nation’s critical clean energy, electrification, and...

www.tdworld.com

Uncertainty on US long term solar pathway

Solar Growth Trajectory Uncertain as Federal Legislation Stalls

Clean energy provisions in reconciliation bill would boost solar installations by 66% over next 10 years.

www.tdworld.com

LG goes cylindrical in US for batteries (after near-death experience in pouches)

LG invests $1.4 billion into first US cylindrical battery plant

LG Energy Solutions (LGES) has announced a KRW1.7 trillion ($1.4 billion) investment for the first U.S. cylindrical battery plant.

www.smart-energy.com

Australian battery, yet another

AGL and ARENA lock in Broken Hill battery with $41m investment

AGL announced a final investment into its Broken Hill battery, which hopes to play an important role in energy storage.

www.smart-energy.com

European hydrogen for steel, again

Green hydrogen to decarbonise Europe’s largest steelmaking site

Thyssenkrupp Steel and STEAG have agreed on the delivery of hydrogen from STEAG’s Duisburg-Walsum site to thyssenkrupp Steel in Duisburg

www.enlit.world

Honda still in hydrogen gear

Honda to demonstrate hydrogen as back-up power source

Honda is to install a stationary fuel cell power station at its US corporate campus in Torrance, California.

www.smart-energy.com

The other bit of the German nuclear policy that has changed recently (photo shows B61-12 nuclear weapon in F-35A internal weapons bay)

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