German spot is up due to low wind, while French spot falls because of easing demand.
On Wednesday, European wholesale power prices were mixed. France saw lower spot trades while Germany's bid/ask indicators rose on the back of predictions that wind production would be halved. At 0815 GMT…
As the heat fades, spot prices will continue to fall.
The day-ahead power prices in France and Germany fell for the third consecutive day on Thursday, as temperatures began to cool after a prolonged heatwave. Meanwhile, nuclear availability increased in France.
Germany supports cross-border gas deal with Netherlands
The German cabinet backed a deal on Wednesday with the Netherlands that would support the extraction of gas from a reservoir located in the North Sea. Berlin is looking to increase its domestic gas production.
Germany reduces its gas security alert as supply bottlenecks ease
Katherina Reiche, Germany's Economy Minister, said that the German government had lowered its gas supply security grade to an early warning level from alarm as supply bottlenecks have eased. Berlin…
French suppliers tighten up on German demand for higher wind speeds

On Tuesday, the European spot electricity market showed a mixed picture. Germany's supply was boosted by increased wind power production, but French nuclear and renewables were tighter. LSEG analyst…
Germany proposes grid fees overhaul to better fit renewables
The German network regulator started Monday a formal procedure to rethink electricity grid fees, with the goal of a system that is better suited for renewable energy. The use of the electricity…
Energy assets affected due to sanctions and standoff between Russia and the West

On Tuesday, the United States and Russia reached separate agreements to stop attacks on energy and maritime targets. Washington also agreed to press for the lifting of some sanctions against Moscow.
German Gas Storage Group urges clarification on summer filling policy

Storage operators' group INES warned on Thursday that if the German government does not decide to fill up gas caverns in time for winter, there may be shortages. The ongoing discussions over the…
Gas prices continue to drop in Europe amid healthy supplies

The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain continued to drop on Wednesday morning, amid a comfortable supply situation and the prospect that European storage targets will be relaxed.
France's demand for more goods and services is driving up prices, while Germany's falls.

On Wednesday, the wholesale market in Europe saw mixed reactions in terms of European prompt power prices. Prices in France rose due to a higher demand while Germany experienced a drop following forecasts for stronger wind speeds.
Spot prices are mixed as German winds set to fall

On Tuesday, the European spot electricity prices for Wednesday were mixed as it was expected that wind power production would fall in Germany but increase in France. German power for the day ahead…
Berlin is urged to act quickly by corporate bosses on the weak economy

German business leaders called for Berlin to quickly form a new Government on Monday, warning that Europe's largest economy cannot afford to waste time while companies are suffering from high costs and red tape…
Berlin must act quickly to fix the economy

German business leaders called for Berlin to form a new cabinet quickly on Monday, warning that Europe's largest economy cannot afford to waste time while companies are suffering from high costs…
EnBW chief urges for speed in new German power plant plans

The head of the major utility EnBW told an industry event in Berlin on Monday that the next German government should quickly pick up the stalled law draft on the development and expansion of gas-powered power generation.
Germany's DET announces LNG Auctions at Two Terminals on February 4-6
Deutsche Energy Terminal's (DET) website announced that it would hold short-term auctions to determine the capacity for LNG regasification at its Wilhelmshaven, Brunsbuettel and Brunsbuettel terminals between February 4, 5, and 6.
Germany's DET confirms Q1 bookings of LNG capacity at two terminals
The German company Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET), which operates the LNG terminals in Brunsbuettel and Wilhelmshaven, has announced that it successfully sold three LNG slots for each of its Wilhelmshaven…
German chemical lobby VCI reduces its 2024 forecast amid political turmoil
The German chemicals industry association VCI lowered their annual forecasts on Wednesday, citing the economic stagnation in Germany and political turmoil. The association, which represents 1,900…
Vulcan Energy, a company listed in Australia, receives $106 million funding from the German Ministry
Vulcan Energy Resources, an Australian company, announced on Tuesday that it received funding of 100 million euros (106.42 millions dollars) from the German Economy Ministry for its renewable energy facility in Landau in Germany.
Low Carbon, a UK investment company, sells 6 GW of Dutch battery storage.
Low Carbon, a UK-based renewables energy investor, has announced that it sold a portfolio of 6 gigawatts of battery storage project in the Netherlands to S4 Energy. S4 Energy is owned by global…
Germany strengthens domestic wind energy industry
Germany plans to provide state guarantees for the production of wind energy, it announced on Thursday. This is part of a package that aims to boost Germany's wind industry, amid concerns among…