Finland's final active coal-fired heat and power plant closes
The last coal-fired heat and power plant in Finland will be permanently shut down on Tuesday. This will allow the Helsinki energy group Helen, which is based in Helsinki, to reduce its emissions, and end rising energy prices for its customers. The capacity of Finland to produce renewable energy and heat, including wind and solar power, has grown rapidly over the last few years.
German power prices are boosted by mixed wind signals
German spot power prices for Tuesday were more than twice as high as the French equivalent contract at the start of trading on Monday. This is because wind power supplies are down in Germany, but increasing in France. Demand in the entire region has also increased. By 848 GMT on Tuesday, the German baseload electricity for that day was priced at 97.50 euro ($105.58). The French power for that same day was priced at 45 euros/MWh.
Gas turbines from GE Vernova will be used in a new Missouri power station
GE Vernova announced on Friday that it has received an order for its aeroderivative GE Vernova gas turbines to be used in Springfield City Utilities (CU)'s new power generating plant in Missouri. The McCartney Generating Station, a 100 Megawatt (MW), is expected to begin operations in 2027. GE Vernova has not disclosed the value of the deal or the anticipated delivery date for the turbines.
Spot contracts drop on German solar's continued growth
On Friday, a rise in German solar energy supply for the second day in a row and a fall in demand in all of Europe is expected. This will further weigh on European spot electricity contracts. French baseload electricity for Friday fell 23.1% to 64.25 Euros ($69.21 per megawatt-hour (MWh) at 1028 GMT. The German equivalent contract was not traded. LSEG data shows that the German wind energy output will increase by 360 megawatts to 9.8 gigawatts on Friday.
Government data shows that Britain's greenhouse gases emissions decreased by 4% between 2024 and 2025.
The government released preliminary data on Thursday showing that Britain's greenhouse gases (GHGs) will fall by 4% between 2024 and 2025. This is due to the closing of the last coal-fired plant in the country, and the reduction in emissions from the industrial sector. Britain's goal is to achieve net zero emissions in 2050. This will require an increase in renewable energy and the switch to cleaner electric cars.
The spot price of solar panels is affected by the higher German supply
The French spot electricity price for Thursday dropped on Wednesday, as the consumption in the area was predicted to decline. German solar power prices were expected to rise by nearly 40% on the same day. By 0952 GMT, the price of French baseload electricity for Thursday had fallen by 8.4% to 84.50 Euros ($91.23). The German equivalent contract was not traded. LSEG data indicated that the German wind output is expected to fall by 3.9 gigawatts to 9.4 GW on Thursday…
German contract not traded
French spot prices rose Tuesday for the Wednesday session, and forecasts indicated a mixed output of renewables in Germany. LSEG data shows that the French baseload rate for the day was 93.5 euros ($100.97 per megawatt-hour) at 0958 GMT. This is a 2.8% increase. The data revealed that German day-ahead electricity had not yet begun trading at the time, despite closing on Monday at 108.75 Euros/MWh.
German contracts for the front year are affected by lower gas prices
German power contracts for the year ahead fell on Monday as gas contracts and carbon permit prices dropped. By 0957 GMT, the German baseload power for the year ahead fell by 1.1% to $85.24 per megawatt-per-hour (MWh), while its French counterpart rose 0.2% to $63.85/MWh. Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas fell on Monday morning, despite mild weather conditions and the beginning of talks between U.S. officials and Russians over a possible Ukrainian ceasefire.
Indonesia Minister says other countries will not follow U.S. withdrawal from JETP Energy Transition Funding
A senior Indonesian Minister said that the United States' decision not to continue with the Just Energy Transition Partnership (a commitment of developed countries to fund energy transition) will have no impact on the commitments made by the other partners. JETP, a global financing initiative that brings together rich nations with lenders from around the world to assist poorer countries adopt cleaner energy sources…
Finland's Fortum explores options for long-term nuclear power
Fortum, a Finnish utility, said Monday that it would focus on renewable energy sources and nuclear life extension to meet the growing demand for electricity. It will also continue to explore long-term options such as new nuclear generation or pumped hydro. He added that the Nordics will meet this new demand by combining onshore solar and wind power with storage and flexibility solutions, and extending the life of existing nuclear reactors.
Laos signs clean energy agreement worth $1.45 billion with Chinese industrial company
Laos signed a clean energy agreement worth $1.45 billion with a Chinese manufacturer of power plant equipment as it continues its drive to generate and transmit clean electricity. China Western Power Industrial and a Singaporean construction company signed an agreement with Xekong Thermal Power Plant, Laos. The project will design, supply and build a 1,800 megawatt clean energy power plant in southern Laos.
Russell: Renewables and gas are gaining ground on coal and oil
The latest review of the International Energy Agency shows that renewables and gas are the most popular energy sources. In its Global Energy Review published on Monday, the IEA described this growth rate as "faster-than-average". Electricity, the fastest growing sector, grew 4.3% by 2024 or almost twice the average annual growth rate of the last decade. In 2024, the IEA reported that renewable power capacity increased by 700 gigawatts.
Polish Cabinet approves liberalisation in wind farm regulations
Polish authorities approved on Friday a draft law that eases the rules for building onshore wind farms. This is a major step towards delivering on a promise made at 2023's election to increase power production using renewable energy sources. The new rules must be approved by the parliament. They reduce the distance between planned installations, and residential areas, but keep permitting restrictions for projects near national parks and natural protected areas.
German wind energy supply plummets on Monday
The German and French power prices for the following Monday were not traded on Friday. However, a tumbling wind output and a flagging solar output in the entire region was expected to have an upward effect on prices. LSEG data shows that the German and French baseload power prices for Monday were not traded by 0938 GMT. Naser Hashemi, LSEG analyst, said that on Monday, wind power…
UK invests $260 Million on solar panels for hospitals and schools
GB Energy, a state-owned firm, will be leading a 200 million pound ($260) solar panel project to benefit hospitals and schools in Britain, the country announced on Friday. This is the first investment made by the company since its establishment last year, with the goal of lowering electricity bills. GB Energy, a key component of the Labour Government's plan to improve the public services in Britain as well as to help revive the British economy…
German energy transition could cost 300 billion euros less with greater efficiency, according to a study
According to a report released by the Boston Consulting Group on Thursday, Germany could save over 300 billion euros (326.49 billion dollars) by 2035 if it implements the energy transition in a more efficient manner. Germany will spend hundreds of millions of euros in the next few years to transition towards cleaner energy sources, with a goal of being carbon neutral by 2045. Berlin is also under pressure from the industry to reduce energy costs that are stubbornly high.
Energean reports a rise in its annual profit and flags exploration costs
Energean, a UK-based gas company, reported a 2% increase in its annual profit after taxes on Thursday. However, it also flagged $241 million in impairments relating to assets located in Egypt, Morrocco, and Greece. The company reported a profit of $188 millions for the year ending December 31, 2024. This is up from $185 in 2023. The company stated that the increasing demand for…
Ecopetrol executive: We are looking to expand our in-house energy production to include wind power.
Ecopetrol, Colombia's state energy company, is looking at new investments, including purchasing projects run by multinationals to meet its own energy needs. A company vice president revealed this on Wednesday. Julian Lemos is Ecopetrol's vice president of strategy and new business. He said that the plan would look to integrate wind power projects into the company's energy matrix which already includes solar.
Partners Group buys California energy assets worth $2.2 billion
The companies announced on Tuesday that Swiss private equity firm Partners Group would purchase an energy asset-management platform in California and certain gas-fired electricity plants from U.S. based Avenue Capital Group, for $2.2 billion. The U.S. In 2025 and 2026, the demand for electricity will increase due to data centers devoted to artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, homes and businesses will use more electricity to heat and transport.
China's energy administration reports that China's power consumption in January-February was up 1.3% compared to the previous year.
The National Energy Administration (NEA), which released data on Tuesday, showed that China's electricity consumption increased by a sluggish 1,3% during the first two month of the year due to an unseasonably mild winter. However, the growth rate rose to 9% in late February. According to NEA data, February's power consumption was 743.7 kWh and for the entire two-month period it was 1.56 trillion kWh.
