A colder winter would further deplete gas storage tanks, risking rationing towards the end of the season, especially if China demands more liquefied natural gas
safe for this winter. Russia’s blackmail has failed.” Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, was in a confident mood on December 12th, speaking during the first cold spell of the season. It was a confidence born of a sure-footed start to winter. It may also turn out to have been premature.
The continent enjoyed a warm autumn, with October and November much balmier than normal. But Arctic cold arrived at the beginning of December, as temperatures dropped below zero in Berlin, London and Paris, prompting fears that gas supplies would be hit and electricity networks would falter. In France, each degree centigrade drop in temperature requires an additional 2.4So far, though, Europe has stood up to the test. Consumers have shown a willingness to cut back.
Backup plans have gone into action across the continent. France has called on neighbours to supply lots of power. Britain’s grid operator ordered two reserve coal plants to prepare to generate, though later decided they were not needed. One of Germany’s four grid operators, TransnetYet the willingness to cut back seems to be fading. Germany’s gas regulator estimates consumption was just 17% lower last week, after adjusting for temperature. If the trend continues, it could become a problem.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Apple reportedly plans third-party iOS app stores in EuropeDespite dire predictions about sideloading, iGiant said to be ready to comply with EU law
Lire la suite »
Europe Stocks Up On Diesel Ahead Of Ban On Russian Product Imports | OilPrice.comEurope could be on track for the second-highest monthly imports of diesel in at least six years as it prepares for the embargo on Russian diesel imports by sea as of February by buying diesel from all around the world
Lire la suite »
Do natural reservoirs of disease exist in present-day Europe?Do natural reservoirs of disease exist in present-day Europe? UniOslo Plague Europoe DiseaseReservoir
Lire la suite »
Northvolt’s new chair urges Europe to follow US lead on battery subsidies\n\t\t\tJournalists in 50+ countries follow the constant flow of money made and lost in oil & gas while\n\t\t\ttracking emerging trends and opportunities in the future of energy. Don’t miss our exclusive\n\t\t\tnewsletter, Energy Source.\n\t\t
Lire la suite »
Arm processor tech caught up in the US chip war with ChinaAlibaba reportedly pulled into the fray, plus: world's top chipmaking equipment maker, ASML, pushes back
Lire la suite »
China diplomats leave UK over Manchester protester attackThe group includes the consul-general, who denied beating a pro-democracy protester in Manchester.
Lire la suite »