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European scientists group urges ban on new natural gas boilers

Envirotec Magazine

Natural gas is not cleaner than other fossil fuels and using it instead of coal or oil risks achieving little or no reduction in greenhouse gas effects, says science advisory group the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) in a new report “Future of Gas”.

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European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’

The Guardian: Energy

Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelines Europe bought a record amount of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year, data shows, despite EU efforts to ditch the fossil fuels funding Putins war chest. Ships carrying 17.8m

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Why Natural Gas Prices Are Surging

R-Squared Energy

Natural gas prices recently soared to their highest levels in two years, driven by a combination of extreme weather, supply constraints, record liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, and global demand pressures. Meanwhile, natural gas production has faced additional disruptions. As more U.S.

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What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

GreenTechMedia

But far more acute is what’s happening with natural gas, particularly in Europe and Asia. In the US, natural gas prices have doubled in the last year. But in parts of Europe, the price has risen more than 5 times. Times have changed. Oil is up over $100/barrel. The disruptions are clear.

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Drax Cancels Plan to Build Europe’s Largest Natural Gas Power Plant

GreenTechMedia

gigawatt natural gas power plant in the U.K. It would have been the largest gas plant in Europe and, unsurprisingly, drew the attention of environmental groups. He said the prospects for gas-fired power vary greatly around Europe. Plans for a new 3.6-gigawatt The transition fuel undergoes its own transition.

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What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

GreenTechMedia

But far more acute is what’s happening with natural gas, particularly in Europe and Asia. In the US, natural gas prices have doubled in the last year. But in parts of Europe, the price has risen more than 5 times. Times have changed. Oil is up over $100/barrel. The disruptions are clear.

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Hydrogen in Your Home? A Sneak Peek at the Residential Energy Technology

Hydrogen Fuel News

But how does this development compare to other hydrogen housing projects in Europe, and what does this mean for the wider energy transition? These appliances function almost identically to their natural gas counterparts, offering the same level of comfort and efficiency while eliminating carbon emissions.