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Coal Price

Coal Prices Spike as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates

The Russia-Ukraine crisis has shocked the coal and the broader energy markets, with spikes in Newcastle prices observed in recent days, says Wood Mackenzie, a V…

Nuclear Power Plant

Ukrainian FM Calls for Russians to Stop Firing at Nuclear Plant

Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba called on Russian troops to stop attacking Europe's largest nuclear power plant on Friday after a fire broke out.

Natural Gas

Europe Rushes to Reduce Russian Energy Dependence

One consequence of the war in Ukraine is that Europe is now scrambling to reduce its dependence on Russian energy. The price of gas was already high before the …

Nuclear Power Plant

Conflict in Ukraine Threatens Nuclear Power Plants and Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities; Operations Continue

The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) said it maintained communications with the country’s NPPs and that all units “continued to operat…

Natural Gas

Bay Area Gas Prices Surge Ever Higher as Ukraine Crisis Deepens

The invasion of Ukraine continues to impact gas prices in the Bay Area.

Thermal Coal

Rush to Replace Russian Coal Propels Fuel to Unprecedented Gains

A global race to secure coal sparked by fears of a shortfall in supply from Russia, one of the biggest producers, has sent prices to levels never seen before.

Natural Gas

Gas Prices in Europe Hit Record High Amid Supply Concerns

The gas price at the Dutch TTF hub, the benchmark gas price for Europe, jumped early on Thursday in Amsterdam to trade at $221.

Nuclear Policy

Reconsider Nuclear Shutdowns to Cut Gas Imports, IEA Tells EU

The IEA 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,…

Crude Oil

Oil Demand to Take a Severe Hit if Russia’s War in Ukraine is Prolonged

War in Ukraine could result in as much as 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil demand being removed from the global market, research by Norway’s energy intel…

Crude Oil

Russia’s Oil Exports Are Plunging Even Without Sanctions

While Western leaders are yet to put any sanctions on Russia’s energy exports, the country’s oil industry is already struggling as international refiners are …

Natural Gas

Russian Gas Via Yamal Pipeline Halts Flows to Germany

Natural gas flows from Russia to Germany via the Yamal pipeline stopped in the westward direction on Thursday, according to data from the Gascade pipeline opera…

Nuclear Power Plant

Europe's Largest Nuclear Power Plant on Fire After Russian Attack

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the largest of its kind in Europe, was on fire early on Friday after an attack by Russian troops.

Natural Gas

European Gas Rally Continues with Focus on Sanctions on Russia

European natural gas surged for a fourth day as the market continues to focus on sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

United Kingdom

Jump in Energy Prices Leaves Price Cap Predictions at Over £2,900 a Year

Wednesday’s significant rise in the price of wholesale gas has once again sent predictions for the Winter Default Tariff Cap rocketing upwards, with Cornwall I…

United Kingdom

Energy Costs Extremely Volatile After Russia Invades Ukraine

Cornwall Insight’s modelling for the Default Tariff Cap shows extreme volatility in the market, with Winter cap predictions jumping by over £200 from 23 Feb t…