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Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine’s gas transit ‘sabotage’, says Fico
Slovakia mulls cutting electricity to Ukraine and reducing aid after gas transit halts, citing 500 million euros in potential losses.
Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
In 2024, UK electricity was cleaner than ever, with CO2 emissions per unit down by over two-thirds compared to 2014.
Failing to ban new non-plug hybrid cars by 2030 would be a “catastrophic misstep,” warns EVUK
Failing to ban the sale of new hybrid cars with no plug from 2030 would be “a catastrophic misstep” for the UK, says...
Russian gas era in Europe ends as Ukraine stops transit
Russia has halted gas exports to Europe via Ukraine as the transit deal expired on January 1, 2025, ending a decade-long route.
End of Russian gas via Ukraine sparks unease in eastern Europe
Ukraine has halted Russian gas transit to Europe, prompting Moldova's state of emergency and Slovakia's threats of retaliation.
US LNG gas demand hits record high on last day of the year
U.S. LNG demand hit a record 15.2 bcf on New Year's Eve, with forecasts predicting growth to 17.8 bcf in 2025 amid new...
Ukraine transit operator says Russia has not nominated gas volumes for Jan. 1 so far
Ukraine's gas transit operator said Russia had not nominated any gas flows for Jan. 1 through the Ukrainian pipeline to Europe as of...
Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand
Cocoa and coffee prices surged in 2024 due to global supply deficits, while steel-making coal struggled amid China's slow growth.
Pennsylvania governor complains to regulator about PJM’s power market rules
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has filed a complaint against PJM Interconnection, urging changes to prevent soaring electricity costs.
