The energy price crisis is expected to send Germany into recession in 2023
The rising cost of energy and the difficulties experienced by major portions of the industry as a result of supply chain issues are preparing the groundwork for Germany to enter a recession. The country is suffering what are being called…
EU countries fight to retain their own energy crisis policies in place
European Union countries are seeking for assurances that they would be able to maintain their own windfall profit levies on energy companies, as well as the flexibility to apply even harsher restrictions in addition to the bloc-wide measures proposed by…
Instead of fueling the fossil renaissance, Germany must accelerate energy transition
The "Zeitenwende" (turn of an age) that has been brought on by Russia's conflict with Ukraine necessitates that the German government rapidly scale up its efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy. Despite the fact that…
Germany to continue using coal and gas in power plants beyond 2030
The expansion of renewable power generation in Germany is a "herculean challenge" that will likely take longer than anticipated, making an early end to gas and coal-fired power production extremely challenging. Germany will continue to rely on natural gas, adding…
The loss of €12 billion by Uniper must serve as a wake-up call to change German energy policy

The “terrifying” 12-billion-euro loss that Germany’s largest gas importer, Uniper, posted in the first half of 2022 must serve as a wake-up call for German energy policy. Germany must never again be as dependent on a single energy supplier as…

Will recent conflict and energy crisis lead to a quicker transition to renewable energy?
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, countries all around the world are experiencing its impact. The globe has imposed severe sanctions on Russia and reduced oil and gas shipments, leading prices to skyrocket. Russia, one of the top…
The UK energy crisis continues

As millions of people worry about paying their bills this winter, half of the UK households will reduce their energy use and become more “sustainable” as a result of the gas price crisis. According to data conducted by comparison website…

Explained: The Global Energy Crisis

We examine the implications of the present global energy crisis on commodities prices and inflation in this article What is the nature of the world’s energy crisis? In the face of rising demand, the present energy crisis is a disruption…

Despite the energy crisis, the Poland conflict is poised to take center stage at the EU meeting

When EU leaders arrived in Brussels on Thursday, they couldn’t avoid being asked about the strained relationship between Warsaw and Brussels. For long years, the eastern European country and the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, have been at odds…

As energy costs rise, two more UK energy companies go bankrupt

In the face of rising wholesale energy prices, two more UK energy companies have gone out of business   Pure Planet, which is sponsored by BP, and Colorado Energy are among a handful of tiny energy companies that have lately…