Morocco approves green hydrogen projects worth $32.5 bln
The Moroccan government's green hydrogen committee approved projects worth 319 billion dirhams (32.5 billion dollars) on Thursday. These projects aim to produce ammonia and steel, as well as industrial fuel. The Moroccan committee selected Ortus of the United States, Acciona from Spain and Nordex from Germany to produce green ammonia. It said that a project to produce ammonia by Taqa in the UAE and Cepsa in Spain…
Tanzania announces that it will launch a round of oil exploration licensing in May
Tanzania announced on Thursday that it would launch its fifth round of oil and gas licensing in May, in which 26 explorations blocks will be auctioned to attract new investment to the hydrocarbon sector in east Africa. Charles Sangweni of the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority in Tanzania (PURA), the director general, said that 23 blocks are located offshore in the Indian Ocean, while three others are in Lake Tanganyika.
Report says India's renewable sector is hit by low demand and cancellations
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis reported on Thursday that India's renewable sector faces a number of obstacles, including a weak demand for bids, delays in power agreements and cancellations of projects. IEEFA reported that the country issued a record number of 73 gigawatts for utility-scale renewable energies tenders in 2024. However, about 8.5 GW were undersubscribed…
German contracts untraded
French spot power fell on Thursday as the weather warmed up and demand decreased. German spot power, however, was traded at a premium to France due to lower green energy production. LSEG analyst RiccardoParviero stated that the expected losses in German Wind Power Generation remained a positive factor for the area, even though usage is also declining and thermal availability has strengthened.
RPT-PowerChina Unit Sues Laos Utility for $555 Million
A review of an arbitration document shows that Nam Ou Power, part of the state-owned Power Construction Corp of China has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos for $555m in unpaid hydropower dues. According to a source with knowledge of the case, EdL has not yet responded to the filing. The source also stated that this was the first time an entity run by the Chinese government had filed a claim against a Laos-owned firm.
Prices for gas in Europe fall as storage targets are extended and temperatures rise
The Dutch wholesale gas price fell on Wednesday afternnon amid warmer temperatures. In addition, the European Commission announced a two-year extension to winter storage targets. However, it signaled flexibility regarding interim targets. According to LSEG, the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was down 2,15 euros at 41.15 Euros per megawatt hour at 1648 GMT. The Dutch May contract dropped by 0.90 euros to 41.86 Euro/MWh.
Trump's tariffs against Canada could increase US electricity bills
According to grid operators and energy experts, the rising U.S. electricity prices could rise even more in certain parts of the nation if the 10% tariffs on energy imposed this week by the Trump Administration hit Canadian supplies and triggered retaliation. According to government statistics, the U.S. imports only 1% of all its power, but New York State and other regions, such as New England, rely on Canadian electricity much more.
UK Invests $71M in Scottish Port Expansion for Floating Wind
Britain will invest 55.7 million pounds ($71.45 million) in the Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland to expand the facility to become a hub for floating offshore wind, the government said on Wednesday.Britain has a target to largely decarbonize its electricity sector by 2030 which will require a huge ramp up in renewable power like offshore wind.Using floating turbines, that are not fixed to the seabed like traditional wind farms, allows the projects to be much deeper out
PowerChina Unit Sues Laos Utility for $555 Million
A review of an arbitration document shows that Nam Ou Power, part of the state-owned Power Construction Corp of China has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos for $555m in unpaid hydropower dues. According to a source with knowledge of the case, EdL has not yet responded to the filing. The source also stated that this was the first time an entity run by the Chinese government had filed a claim against a Laos-run company.
Germans indicate less wind, while the French are down on demand.
The French power price fell Wednesday due to lower usage and milder weather. In Germany, the prices rose as a result of slower wind speeds. Riccardo Paraviero, LSEG analyst, said that the increasing German consumption is another factor that will be positive for this region. At 0930 GMT, the French baseload price for the next day was 78.5 euros (84.09 dollars) per megawatt-hour (MWh), a 15.6% decline.
Vitol signs 10-year LNG contract for delivery to Philippines
Vitol, a global energy trading company, announced that it had signed a long term deal with a Philippine-based entity to supply LNG to the country starting in 2025. It is the first long-term LNG supply agreement signed in the Philippines. The country only started importing super-chilled fuels in 2023. In a 10-year deal with LNGPH, Vitol has agreed to supply LNG up to 0.8 millions tons annually. The trading house announced this in a late-Tuesday statement.
The US natgas price is rising due to concerns about Canada tariffs
U.S. Natural Gas Futures rose 10% on Tuesday to a 26 month high, on record flows into liquefied gas export plants. There was also concern that Canadian gas exports could be affected by the tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by U.S. president Donald Trump. Canada provides about 8% total U.S. demand for gas, including exports. Some of these return to Canada. The U.S. will consume approximately 90.2 billion cubic foot per day (bcfd)…
The US natgas price is rising due to concerns about Canada tariffs
U.S. Natural Gas Futures rose 10% on Tuesday to a 26 month high, on record flows into liquefied gas export plants. There was also concern that Canadian gas exports could be affected by the tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by U.S. president Donald Trump. Canada provides about 8% total U.S. demand for gas, including exports. Some of these return to Canada. The U.S. will consume approximately 90.2 billion cubic foot per day (bcfd)…
GE Vernova signs deal to support Amazon's data center expansion
The renewable energy company GE Vernova announced on Tuesday that it had signed an agreement with Amazon’s cloud services to support its data center expansion plans. GE Vernova stated that the agreement with Amazon Web Services would help address global energy demand and improve grid security, reliability, and carbon emissions. Big Tech has spent billions on developing AI technology, infrastructure and cleaner energy sources.
German wind power supply increases, lowering spot prices
The European spot electricity prices for Wednesday dropped on Tuesday, as the wind power generation in Germany is expected to increase and demand is expected to fall throughout the region. German power for the day ahead fell by 23.9% at 1001 GMT to 83 Euro per Megawatt Hour. LSEG data shows that the French baseload rate for the day to come was 94 euros/MWh - down 13.8%. LSEG analyst…
Baker Hughes and Frontier Infrastructure form a carbon capture partnership
Baker Hughes announced on Monday a partnership between Frontier Infrastructure and the United States' largest carbon capture and storage solutions (CCS). Oilfield Services provider adds that it will provide technology solutions for carbon capture projects, power generation and datacenters. Baker Hughes announced that it will leverage key technologies in well design, carbon dioxide…
German contracts benefit from rising gas and carbon prices
German power contracts for the year ahead rose Monday in line with higher gas contracts as well as carbon permits. The German power price for the year ahead was up 2.5% to 87 Euros ($90.55). Analysts at Energi Danmark said that the German power market had rebounded sharply after a "massive jump" in gas prices following the Friday meeting between U.S. president Donald Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy…
Aurora increases its European battery capacity 2050 forecasts by 30%
Aurora Energy Research increased its forecast of 2050 battery storage in Europe by nearly 30%, to 128 gigawatts. It highlighted Italy as the most appealing market for investors. The demand for battery storage is driven by the desire to counter the intermittent nature that wind and solar have taken on, which now makes up about a third or more of Europe's total energy mix. As countries strive to reduce emissions and achieve climate targets…
Evergy's pipeline for power users such as data centers has jumped to 11,2 GW
Evergy Inc.'s pipeline of very large electricity clients, such as data centers, has increased to 11,2 gigawatts, which is more than its current maximum total demand. Evergy, a Midwestern company that covers Missouri and Kansas in the United States, has announced an increase of 8% on its capital spending plan for 2025-2029, to $17.5 billion. The demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence has pushed up U.S. electricity consumption after a two-decade hiatus.
Romanian government extends the energy price cap
Marcel Ciolacu, Romania's Prime Minister, announced on Thursday that the coalition government would extend the price cap for electricity to households and businesses up until June, and for gas, for one year. This is in order to protect consumers from recent increases in energy prices. Since November 2021, Romania caps gas and electricity bills for households, small business, hospitals…
