by Dagmar Henn For millennia, it was the limitation of available energy that limited the rate of development of human technology. The use of hard coal, coupled with the steam engine, which converted the calorific value of the coal into motion, led to a massive acceleration in technical changes. Even if you can hardly imagine […]
Without clear alternatives and with energy prices rising, the planned sanctions in the energy sector are likely to harm the European Union itself more than Russia. This makes this part of the European continent even weaker, poorer and more vulnerable. An analysis by Timur Fomenko The European Union (EU) last week announced ambitious suggestions to […]
On Thursday, the Bundestag voted to reform the Energy Security Act, which will now make it easier for the state to take over energy companies in the future. However, this only applies if the security of supply is at risk. Only one party voted against. Possible energy bottlenecks in the event of a supply stop […]
Apr 29, 2022 6:15 am Wind turbines, power grids, electric vehicles – the abandonment of oil, gas and coal should also succeed through a massive expansion of renewable energies. According to a study, however, Europe will face critical bottlenecks in the materials required for this over the next 15 years. Aluminum, cobalt, copper, nickel and […]
26 Apr 2022 4:43 p.m A survey has shown that German companies feel affected by rising energy prices. Therefore, around 90 percent of entrepreneurs are said to be willing to raise prices in order to counteract the price increase. For around 40 percent of German companies, the consequences of the rapid increase in energy prices […]
23 Apr 2022 7:29 p.m By Edgar Romero G. Lithium, often referred to as white gold, has attracted exceptional interest in many countries around the world in recent years. Although it has been commercially produced since 1923, initially used primarily in medicine, construction, and industry, interest in this metal today stems from its importance in […]
Apr 23, 2022 9:22 am According to the Bundesbank, the economic prospects are gloomy. It expects economic output to stagnate in the first quarter of the current year. The central bank warned urgently of an energy embargo, which Berlin is currently repeatedly demanding. An escalation of tensions with Moscow with a complete ban on imports […]
Apr 21, 2022 6:15 am Indian economy is showing increasing interest in Russian energy resources. According to reports, Indian companies want to import more oil and coal from Russia. However, the situation is complicated by the lack of a clear payment mechanism. According to media reports, Indian importers are planning to buy more Russian crude […]
19 Apr 2022 7:42 p.m The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has declared an energy crisis for the period up to December 31, 2022 due to the lack of supply of petroleum products. Latvia currently has oil reserves that allow the national economy to function for 90 days. Due to the energy crisis, the Latvian authorities […]