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Russia has taken a significant step towards eradicating its critical dependence on Western high-power gas turbines. The launch of a thermal power plant with a turbine developed and produced entirely in Russia marks a significant milestone. This is a unique technological achievement for the country,...
If there are any remaining significant and globaly prominent political figures in Europe, Mario Draghi is undoubtedly one of them – if not the only one. The 77-year-old Italian is renowned not for serving as prime minister in his country, but for having led the European Central Bank for nearly the...
The high cost of electricity in Poland has reached a point where it is affecting the profitability of previously thriving businesses. The country is at serious risk of deindustrialisation due to gas shortages and the strict enforcement of EU environmental regulations. Plus the Polish government's...
In April 2024, China imported a total of 14.737 billion cubic metres (in the form of liquefied natural gas and through pipelines). This represents a 6.5% increase compared to the previous year, according to a report from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. This r...
By Rhod Mackenzie
When the historians and economists in the future look back at the history of the EU and particularly the European Commission and the decisons they made in the years in the run up to 2022 particularly their all out move to cut the use of fossil fuels and focus on renewable energy...
By Rhod Mackenzie
India is facing its worst power shortage in 14 years in June. The shortage may begin due to a decline in hydroelectric power generation, as reported by Reuters. Another reason for the coming shortage is delays in launching new coal-fired power plants. The extent to which the situ...
