energy News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/energy/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:52:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png energy News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/energy/ 32 32 <![CDATA[Global investment in the energy sector will reach $3.4 trillion in 2026 – IEA]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-investment-in-the-energy-sector-will-reach-3-4-trillion-in-2026-iea/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:52:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124319 Global investment in the energy sector is expected to reach $3.4 trillion this year, representing a slight year-on-year increase. This is according to the latest annual thematic report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is expected that approximately $2.2 trillion will be directed toward grids, energy storage, low-emission fuels, nuclear energy, renewable energy sources, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The CBAM is causing instability in the Western Balkans’ electricity markets]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-cbam-is-causing-instability-in-the-western-balkans-electricity-markets/ Mon, 25 May 2026 10:05:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124017 The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is introducing instability into the Western Balkans’ electricity markets. This was discussed at the Belgrade Energy Forum 2026, which took place last week, according to Balkan Green Energy News. As noted, the CBAM has cast doubt on their integration with the EU market and increased uncertainty regarding investments […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Fortescue increased iron ore shipments by 4% y/y in the first nine months of FY2025/2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/fortescue-increased-iron-ore-shipments-by-4-y-y-in-the-first-nine-months-of-fy2025-2026/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:09:27 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123000 The Australian mining company Fortescue achieved record iron ore shipments for the first nine months of the 2025/2026 fiscal year (which began in July 2025). This is stated in the company’s report. This figure for the period amounted to 148.7 million tons, which is 4% higher year-over-year. In the third quarter of the current fiscal […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Fortescue plans to phase out fossil fuels at its mines by 2028]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/fortescue-plans-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels-at-its-mines-by-2028/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:02:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122509 Australian mining company Fortescue is accelerating the rollout of an autonomous green energy system to completely phase out fossil fuels, particularly diesel, at its iron ore operations, Reuters reports. This will help the company cut costs amid rising energy prices caused by the war in Iran. Fortescue expects to save $100 million in fossil fuel […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Interpipe has joined the construction of an offshore wind farm off the coast of the United Kingdom]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/interpipe-has-joined-the-construction-of-an-offshore-wind-farm-off-the-coast-of-the-united-kingdom/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:44:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122476 The Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe has joined another European renewable energy project—an offshore wind farm off the coast of the United Kingdom. This was announced in a company statement. Construction of this wind farm, located in the North Sea, 69 km off the coast of Suffolk, is in its final stage—the installation of turbines. The […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Tata Steel UK has received funding from Wales for a joint wind energy project]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/tata-steel-uk-has-received-funding-from-wales-for-a-joint-wind-energy-project/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:32:58 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122364 The steelmaker Tata Steel UK has received funding from the Welsh government to support a major joint project to develop next-generation wind turbine towers made from British steel. This was announced in a company statement. The funding was secured through the Welsh government’s SMART Flexible Innovation Support Program. The research project aims to develop wind […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU seeks to ease pressure on industry due to energy prices]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-seeks-to-ease-pressure-on-industry-due-to-energy-prices/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:44:21 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121078 The European Union is seeking to ease pressure on industries affected by high energy prices, Reuters reports, citing a relevant document. The European Commission promises to present options for consideration by the bloc’s leaders at the summit on March 19. The EC document, prepared for a meeting of European commissioners at the end of last […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Seven countries warn the EC against changing the structure of the energy market]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/seven-countries-warn-the-ec-against-changing-the-structure-of-the-energy-market/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:17:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121013 The governments of seven EU countries have warned the European Commission against interfering in the structure of the energy market amid Brussels’ attempts to reduce energy bills, Reuters reports. In a letter to European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen, the seven countries warned that changing the system underpinning Europe’s energy market would lead to a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine will need $588 billion for reconstruction over the next 10 years]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-will-need-588-billion-for-reconstruction-over-the-next-10-years/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:08:54 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120526 As of the end of 2025, the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is estimated at nearly $588 billion over the next decade. This is according to the updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5) published by the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[How ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih operates in conditions of energy shortage]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/how-arcelormittal-kryvyi-rih-operates-in-conditions-of-energy-shortage/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:30:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=120306 The war with Russia is hitting the Ukrainian economy hard, not only because of human losses and destroyed infrastructure — every day, it forces businesses to make a tough choice: survive or shut down. One of the country’s largest industrial players, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, found itself at the epicenter of several crises at once — […]

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]]> <![CDATA[A package of energy solutions for large enterprises is awaiting approval]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/a-package-of-energy-solutions-for-large-enterprises-is-awaiting-approval/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:22:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=120279 Russian shelling has exposed a critical vulnerability in the Ukrainian economy: an industry that is struggling to survive needs not only affordable electricity, but also its physical availability. Andriy Telyupa, advisor to the Minister of Economy of Ukraine, spoke about how the government is responding to this challenge through preferential financing and other measures during […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Nuclear startup Newcleo has attracted €75 million in new funding from investors]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/nuclear-startup-newcleo-has-attracted-e75-million-in-new-funding-from-investors/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:02:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119766 Italian nuclear startup newcleo has raised €75 million in a recent funding round through contributions from investors, including new ones such as the Danieli group. This is stated in the company’s announcement. Thanks to the latest funding, the company’s total capital raised over the past 12 months has exceeded €105 million. Total funding since the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EC has provisionally approved Germany’s plan for new gas energy capacities]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-has-provisionally-approved-germany-s-plan-for-new-gas-energy-capacities/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:31:04 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118743 The German federal government has announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with the European Commission on a general system for supporting new gas energy capacities, according to German Policy. According to the country’s Ministry of Economy, a tender for the construction of 12 GW of new capacity will be announced this year, which […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Zaporizhstal suspended production due to a complete emergency power outage]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/zaporizhstal-suspended-production-due-to-a-complete-emergency-power-outage/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:13:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118445 As a result of a Russian drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on January 7, an emergency power outage occurred in the Zaporizhzhia region. The Zaporizhstal steel plant and other energy consumers in the region lost their external power supply. As a result, the plant was forced to suspend all production processes. This was reported […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Zaporizhstal has resumed operations – spokesperson for the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/zaporizhstal-has-resumed-operations-spokesperson-for-the-zaporizhzhia-regional-state-administration/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:32:57 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118271 The Zaporizhstal steel plant, part of the Metinvest Group, has resumed operations after an emergency shutdown caused by nighttime shelling of energy infrastructure. This was announced by Olexander Kovalenko, spokesperson for the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, during a telethon, commenting on the consequences of the attack, which led to a power outage at the enterprise […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Zaporizhstal temporarily suspended production due to complete power outage]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/zaporizhstal-temporarily-suspended-production-due-to-complete-power-outage/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:46:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118121 As a result of Russia’s massive missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on December 23, the Zaporizhstal steelworks was completely cut off from power, causing an emergency shutdown of production. This was reported by the Metinvest Group. The enterprise was left without external power supply, which required immediate response from the personnel. In extremely difficult […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Construction of the Baekeland substation for ArcelorMittal has begun in Belgium]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/construction-of-the-baekeland-substation-for-arcelormittal-has-begun-in-belgium/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:22:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117771 On December 15, 2025, construction officially began on the new Baekeland high-voltage substation in Ghent, Belgium, one of whose key consumers will be the assets of the ArcelorMittal metallurgical company in the country. This is stated in the company’s press release. The Baekeland substation will become one of the key nodes of the Belgian power […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Feralpi Stahl and Juwi explore joint initiatives in renewable energy]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/feralpi-stahl-and-juwi-explore-joint-initiatives-in-renewable-energy/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:33:54 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116429 Germany’s Feralpi Stahl, part of the Italian Feralpi Group, will accelerate its transition to low-carbon steel production thanks to a new partnership with renewable energy developer Juwi. According to a statement from Juwi, the parties have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities for cooperation in a regional wind energy project. This initiative could […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Germany scales back plans to expand gas storage capacity]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/germany-scales-back-plans-to-expand-gas-storage-capacity/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:22:01 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116086 Germany has reduced the amount of gas energy capacity it plans to develop to 10 GW, which is about half of what was planned at the beginning of the year, according to Reuters. In this way, the country is seeking to strike a balance between decarbonization and support for renewable energy sources. The decision was […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ferrexpo suspends production and exports due to shelling of Ukraine’s power grid]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ferrexpo-suspends-production-and-exports-due-to-shelling-of-ukraine-s-power-grid/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:28:27 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=115723 Ferrexpo, an iron ore producer with assets in Ukraine listed on the London Stock Exchange, announced a temporary suspension of production and export of iron ore products due to damage to energy infrastructure as a result of Russian missile strikes in the Poltava region. According to the company’s official statement, on the night of November […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The IEA has significantly downgraded its forecast for renewable energy growth in the US through 2030]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-iea-has-significantly-downgraded-its-forecast-for-renewable-energy-growth-in-the-us-through-2030/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:02:17 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=114337 The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global renewable energy capacity to double by 2030, increasing by 4.6 TW, but has downgraded its forecast for deployment in the US. According to a new IEA report, solar energy will account for almost 80% of global renewable energy capacity growth, followed by wind, hydro, bio, and geothermal energy. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Imports of green energy products to the EU exceed €14 billion per year]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/imports-of-green-energy-products-to-the-eu-exceed-e14-billion-per-year/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:44:16 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=114263 According to Eurostat, in 2024, EU countries imported green energy products worth almost €14.6 billion from outside the bloc. Solar panels accounted for the largest share – €11.1 billion, followed by liquid biofuels – €2.9 billion, and wind turbines – €0.5 billion. Despite a 43% decrease in the cost of solar panel imports compared to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The US plans to cancel $13 billion in subsidies for green energy]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-us-plans-to-cancel-13-billion-in-subsidies-for-green-energy/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:04:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=113800 The US Department of Energy intends to cancel more than $13 billion in support allocated by the Biden administration to subsidize wind and solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles. This was reported by Reuters, citing information from the agency. As noted, this statement “reflects the administration’s commitment to end wasteful spending and refocus the agency […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Green Energy Help Desk: Ukrainian companies will present their energy saving experience]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/green-energy-help-desk-ukrainian-companies-will-present-their-energy-saving-experience/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:19:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=113679 On October 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the final online meeting will be held as part of the Green Energy Help Desk initiative. The project is being implemented by the Association of Employers’ Organizations of Ukraine (OORU) with the assistance of the International Labor Organization (ILO). During the implementation of the program, 86 Ukrainian enterprises […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metinvest launches gas generators at Northern Mining to achieve energy independence]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metinvest-launches-gas-generators-at-northern-mining-to-achieve-energy-independence/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:21:10 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=113174 As part of a program to ensure the energy independence of Metinvest Group companies, two gas generators have been operating at the Northern Mining and Processing Plant (Northern Mining) since July. In two months of operation, they have generated 1,040 MWh of electricity and achieved economic benefits of UAH 2.3 million. In total, four such […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Solar energy topped the EU’s energy balance for the first time in June – Ember]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/solar-energy-topped-the-eu-s-energy-balance-for-the-first-time-in-june-ember/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 06:30:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=111333 In June, solar generation became the largest source of electricity in the EU for the first time, surpassing nuclear and wind power. At the same time, coal’s contribution to the bloc’s energy balance fell to a historic low. This is evidenced by data from the Ember energy analytics center. Last month, solar energy accounted for […]

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]]> <![CDATA[China expands green energy targets in industrial sectors]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/china-expands-green-energy-targets-in-industrial-sectors/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:30:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=111228 China is setting green energy targets for more industrial sectors, according to Bloomberg. According to an announcement by the National Development and Reform Commission, steel, cement, and polysilicon producers will be required to use green energy to meet 25% to 70% of their demand in 2025 and 2026. In the 2024 announcement, for example, targets […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The UK will increase investment in clean energy to over £30 billion per year]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-uk-will-increase-investment-in-clean-energy-to-over-30-billion-per-year/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:19:32 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=110553 The UK government plans to increase current business investment in advanced clean energy industries to over £30 billion per year over the next ten years as part of its broader industrial strategy, which was announced on June 23, according to Argus Media. The new clean energy development plan sets out a framework for boosting the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global energy investment to reach record $3.3 trillion this year – IEA]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-energy-investment-to-reach-record-3-3-trillion-this-year-iea/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:29:25 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109898 In 2025, global energy investments will reach a record $3.3 trillion, of which more than $2.2 trillion will be in clean energy. This is stated in a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Argus.Media reports. According to the organization, investments in clean technologies are already twice as high as fossil fuel financing. Despite […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metinvest invests $44 million in solar and gas-fired generation]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metinvest-invests-44-million-in-solar-and-gas-fired-generation/ Fri, 16 May 2025 05:04:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109127 Metinvest Group is investing $44 million in solar and gas-fired generation, and plans to provide 50% of its own power by 2030. This is stated in the article by Forbes Ukraine. On April 15, the company launched its first gas-fired power plant – four units with a total capacity of 10 MW from Turkey’s Dalgakiran, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global carbon emissions from energy reached a historic high in 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-carbon-emissions-from-energy-reached-a-historic-high-in-2024/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:03:35 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108079 Global energy-related carbon emissions increased by 0.8% year-on-year in 2024, reaching an all-time high of 37.8 Gt. This is stated in a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Last year, CO2 emissions from fuel combustion increased by about 1%, or 357 million tons, while those from industrial processes decreased by 2.3%, or 62 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[China will continue to build coal-fired power plants until 2027]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/china-will-continue-to-build-coal-fired-power-plants-until-2027/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:15:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108058 China plans to continue building coal-fired power plants until 2027 in regions where they are needed to meet peak electricity demand or stabilize the power system. This is stated in the published government directives on the modernization of the coal power system, Reuters reports. The guidelines issued by the state planner and energy regulator state […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Trump’s steel tariffs to affect US energy sector]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/trumps-steel-tariffs-to-affect-us-energy-sector/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:33:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108026 Tariffs on steel and aluminum imports of 25% imposed by US President Donald Trump will affect such US sectors as wind power and electricity transmission, according to a Reuters review. The tariffs, in addition to higher rates on Chinese products, have already hit the clean energy sector. The Trump administration has expanded the list of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Green Energy Help Desk: helping businesses switch to renewable energy]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/green-energy-help-desk-helping-businesses-switch-to-renewable-energy/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:56:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=107776 The Association of Employers of Ukraine and the International Labor Organization (ILO) are launching a new training and consulting service, the Green Energy Help Desk. This program is aimed at supporting Ukrainian companies seeking to achieve energy independence and sustainable development. This was reported by the Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. This program will […]

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]]> <![CDATA[European Commission considers changes to EU energy legislation – Reuters]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/european-commission-considers-changes-to-eu-energy-legislation-reuters/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:22:12 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=107090 The European Commission (EC) is considering changes to EU energy legislation as part of its next proposals to reduce the regulatory burden on struggling industries. Reuters reports, citing sources. In February, the EC unveiled proposals to reduce sustainability reporting rules. Currently, according to the sources, discussions on simplifying the bloc’s energy policy are at an […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine’s economy will not recover without industrial development]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/ukraines-economy-will-not-recover-without-industrial-development/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:34:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=106267 Industry has traditionally been the basic sector of Ukraine’s economy, providing jobs, filling the budget and contributing to the development of related industries. In the context of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the role of the defense industry, energy, steel sector and machine building is especially growing as key sectors that form the country’s economic […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EIB provides €400 million for construction of the largest offshore wind farm in the EU]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/eib-provides-e400-million-for-construction-of-the-largest-offshore-wind-farm-in-the-eu/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:07:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=104856 The European Investment Bank (EIB) will allocate €400 million for the design and construction of the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Polish waters, which will be the largest wind farm in the European Union with a capacity of 1.5 GW. This is stated in the bank’s message. The wind farm will be located off […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Czech EPH among bidders for German energy company Uniper – Reuters]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/czech-eph-among-bidders-for-german-energy-company-uniper-reuters/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:03:50 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=104429 Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is one of the potential bidders for the purchase of German state-owned energy company Uniper. Reuters reports this with reference to sources. Berlin, according to insiders, is considering selling its stake in Uniper, which currently stands at 99.12%. The company had to be nationalized during the energy crisis in Europe in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[China’s state grid operator plans $89 billion in investments for 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/chinas-state-grid-operator-plans-89-billion-in-investments-for-2025/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:47:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=104273 China’s largest power grid operator, State Grid Corp. of China, plans to increase investments to a record level amid rapid growth in renewable energy production, Bloomberg reports. According to the Chinese state TV channel CCTV, the grid operator, which covers about 80% of the country’s territory, will spend more than 650 billion yuan ($89 billion) […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Small-scale nuclear power: what it is and how developed it is in the world]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/small-scale-nuclear-power-what-it-is-and-how-developed-it-is-in-the-world/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:00:44 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=103078 In the process of green transformation and energy transition, the world is faced with the problem of the need for huge investments in renewable forms of electricity, which are also unstable in nature. One of the options for solving this problem is nuclear power with its relatively cheap and recognized “clean” electricity, including in a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global coal demand to reach record high in 2024 – IEA]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-coal-demand-to-reach-record-high-in-2024-iea/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:13:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=103930 Global demand for coal will rise to an all-time high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts in its report. At the same time, it is expected that the growth rate in 2024 will slow down compared to previous years – to 1% yoy. For example, in 2023, this figure […]

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]]> <![CDATA[British steelmakers call to buy local steel for wind energy]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/british-steelmakers-call-to-buy-local-steel-for-wind-energy/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:55:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=103948 The British steel industry has called on the government to buy local steel as it prepares for a large-scale expansion of offshore wind power, The Guardian reports. Wind power accounted for 29% of electricity generated in the UK in 2023. However, despite a significant increase in the number of turbines, only 2% of the steel […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukrainian business invests in building its own energy independence – EBA]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukrainian-business-invests-in-building-its-own-energy-independence-eba/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:07:41 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=101786 Ukrainian businesses are investing in building their own energy independence. This is stated in a study by the European Business Association (EBA). According to the EBA survey, power outages affected the operations of 87% of companies in Ukraine. 67% of companies had to suspend operations, 60% saw an increase in production costs, and 48% had […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Italian steelmakers follow the development of technologies in nuclear energy]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/italian-steelmakers-follow-the-development-of-technologies-in-nuclear-energy/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:08:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=101109 Italian steelmakers are interested in purchasing nuclear power, Antonio Gozzi, president of the Italian steelmakers’ association Federacciai, said at a recent hearing in the Chamber of Deputies. This is reported by ANSA. Federation members are following with interest the development of Smr (small modular reactors) and Mmr (micromodular reactors) technologies. They expect that, given the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Tripling global renewable energy by 2030 is achievable – IEA]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/tripling-global-renewable-energy-by-2030-is-achievable-iea/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:32:41 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=100648 The goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and reducing the use of fossil fuels is achievable. This is stated in the report of the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to the report, the goal is within reach thanks to a favorable economy, significant production potential and strong policies. But increasing capacity alone […]

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