Germany faces gas supply 'crisis,' declares alarm level
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany faces gas supply 'crisis,' declares alarm level

The Hindu  

Germany activated the second phase of its three-stage emergency plan for natural gas supplies on Thursday, saying Europe's biggest economy faces a “crisis” and warning that storage targets for the winter are at risk due to dwindling deliveries from Russia. The government said the decision to raise the level to “alarm” follows the cuts to Russian gas flows made since June 14 and surging energy prices exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. But our country is going to have to go down a stony path now.” Russia, last week, reduced gas flows to Germany, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia just as the European Union countries are scrambling to refill storage of the fuel used to generate electricity, power industries, and heat homes in the winter. Germany's government said current gas demands are being met and its gas storage facilities are filled to 58% capacity — higher than at this time last year.

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Germany’s government waters down a cost-cutting plan that infuriated the country’s farmers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Germany’s government waters down a cost-cutting plan that infuriated the country’s farmers

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German government on Thursday watered down cost-saving plans that have infuriated farmers, announcing that it is giving up a proposal to scrap a car tax exemption for farming vehicles and will stagger cuts to tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture. The cuts were part of a package agreed last month by leaders of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s …

Germany’s leader vows to fix a spending crisis that’s worsening gloom in the struggling economy
1 year, 1 month ago

Germany’s leader vows to fix a spending crisis that’s worsening gloom in the struggling economy

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday promised quick action to fix a budget crisis after a court decision blew a large hole in the almost-finished plan for next year and threatened to disrupt spending on efforts to fight climate change and cushion the impact of high energy prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Those are “justifiable …

Germany, once the envy of the world, is now its worst-performing major developed economy. Why?
1 year, 3 months ago

Germany, once the envy of the world, is now its worst-performing major developed economy. Why?

LA Times  

Evonik Industries, a specialty chemicals company based in Essen, Germany, operates this plant in the nearby town of Marl. Germany risks “de-industrialization” as high energy costs and government inaction on other chronic problems threaten to send new factories and high-paying jobs elsewhere, said Christian Kullmann, the CEO of major German chemical company Evonik Industries. “We’re in a situation where we’re …

Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened?
1 year, 3 months ago

Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened?

Associated Press  

ESSEN, Germany — For most of this century, Germany racked up one economic success after another, dominating global markets for high-end products like luxury cars and industrial machinery, selling so much to the rest of the world that half the economy ran on exports. Germany risks “deindustrialization” as high energy costs and government inaction on other chronic problems threaten to …

Once a global ideal, Germany's economy struggles with an energy shock that's exposing longtime flaws
1 year, 3 months ago

Once a global ideal, Germany's economy struggles with an energy shock that's exposing longtime flaws

The Independent  

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German energy boss warns: Don’t let guard down on gas supply
1 year, 10 months ago

German energy boss warns: Don’t let guard down on gas supply

Associated Press  

BONN, Germany — The temperature outside Klaus Mueller’s office almost resembles spring, exactly the kind of mild weather that helped Germany get through the winter without Russian natural gas. Mueller would only concede that he’s “optimistic” this winter will end without a further gas crunch, especially after Germany cut gas use by 14% in 2022 through lowering thermostats, switching to …

Germany sees brighter outlook for Europe’s largest economy
1 year, 10 months ago

Germany sees brighter outlook for Europe’s largest economy

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The German government on Wednesday said it expects to eke out economic growth this year instead of a decline as Europe’s largest economy manages its energy divorce from Russia and shells out support for consumers and businesses hit by higher energy costs. The improved outlook “didn’t fall from heaven — we accomplished it, this country accomplished it.” …

Germany opens its 2nd liquefied natural gas terminal
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany opens its 2nd liquefied natural gas terminal

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany on Saturday inaugurated its second liquefied natural gas terminal, part of a drive by Europe’s biggest economy to put reliance on Russian energy sources firmly behind it. Chancellor Olaf Scholz took part in the ceremony in Lubmin on the Baltic Sea coast, which came less than a month after he inaugurated Germany’s first LNG terminal at Wilhelmshaven …

German regulator: winter gas shortage increasingly unlikely
1 year, 11 months ago

German regulator: winter gas shortage increasingly unlikely

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s network regulator said Thursday that a gas shortage is “increasingly unlikely” this winter, but cautioned that it remains important to use the fuel sparingly. The Federal Network Agency said in its daily report that it views the situation as “less tight than at the beginning of the winter.” It had described the situation as “tight” since Russia …

German leader focuses on energy, Ukraine in new year message
1 year, 11 months ago

German leader focuses on energy, Ukraine in new year message

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz is celebrating Germany’s progress in freeing itself from reliance on Russian gas, urging people to keep saving energy in the new year and vowing to keep up help for Ukraine. Scholz’s televised new year message, the text of which was released by his office before its broadcast Saturday, focused squarely on the effects of Russia’s …

Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best?
2 years ago

Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best?

Al Jazeera  

France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Greece are doing some things right, but face challenging times ahead, say experts. An uneven risk Russia accounted for nearly half of Europe’s total natural gas imports in 2021, but some countries were always going to be more vulnerable than others. Challenges ahead Germany recently announced a new 200 billion euro package to deal with …

Germany's Scholz warns against fossil fuel 'renaissance'
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany's Scholz warns against fossil fuel 'renaissance'

The Hindu  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday urged COP27 participants not to lose sight of renewable energy targets despite the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "There must not be a worldwide renaissance of fossil fuels," Scholz said in a speech at the climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. As a result, officials had made the decision to restart mothballed …

Germany moves ahead with massive energy relief package
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany moves ahead with massive energy relief package

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German officials have agreed on the main details of a plan to provide up to 200 billion euros in subsidies to households and businesses to ease the strain of high gas, electricity and heating prices. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the governors of Germany’s 16 states agreed Wednesday on a two-stage plan to tackle high gas prices that largely …

Gas crunch eases in Europe — but the respite might not last
2 years, 1 month ago

Gas crunch eases in Europe — but the respite might not last

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Natural gas and electricity prices in Europe have plunged from summer peaks thanks to mild weather and a monthslong scramble to fill gas storage ahead of winter and replace Russian supplies during the war in Ukraine. The good news is natural gas prices on Europe’s TTF benchmark fell on Monday below 100 euros per megawatt-hour for the …

German leader warns against ‘worldwide renaissance’ for coal
2 years, 2 months ago

German leader warns against ‘worldwide renaissance’ for coal

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Thursday that Russia’s war in Ukraine mustn’t lead to a “worldwide renaissance” for coal — comments that come as Germany itself brings coal-fired power plants back online in an effort to prevent an energy crunch this winter. The government has in recent months approved reactivating several coal- and oil-fired power plants, and environmental …

Germany overrides allies, keeps 3 nuclear power plants running
2 years, 2 months ago

Germany overrides allies, keeps 3 nuclear power plants running

LA Times  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ordered ministers Monday to prepare to keep all of the country’s three remaining nuclear plants running until mid-April, putting his foot down on an issue that had threatened to split his three-party government. The environmentalist Greens, led by Economy and Energy Minister Robert Habeck, had argued that only two nuclear plants in southern Germany — Isar …

France starts exporting gas to Germany amid energy crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

France starts exporting gas to Germany amid energy crisis

The Independent  

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German government: Economy to shrink in 2023 as war bites
2 years, 2 months ago

German government: Economy to shrink in 2023 as war bites

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German government on Wednesday slashed its growth forecast for this year and predicted that Europe’s biggest economy would shrink in 2023 as it deals with the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine, including Moscow cutting off natural gas supplies. Habeck said that despite the grim growth projections, employment would likely remain “robust.” Russian imports once accounted for …

Germans warned: Gas use is too high to avoid energy crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

Germans warned: Gas use is too high to avoid energy crisis

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germans are using too much gas to avoid a potential energy “emergency” this winter, the head of Germany’s national network regulator warned Thursday. “Gas consumption increased by too much last week,” said Klaus Mueller, head of Germany’s network agency. With the reduction in natural gas flows from Russia amid the war in Ukraine, German officials have urged citizens …

Europe scrambling to cope with energy crisis as winter approaches
2 years, 2 months ago

Europe scrambling to cope with energy crisis as winter approaches

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 06, 2022 09:55 IST Travelling through Germany and Slovenia at the end of August, I found it hard to see the effects of the worst energy crisis that Europe has been undergoing in recent years—a combination of the effect of Russia ceasing gas supplies and the worst drought the continent has faced in 500 years. As one …

German gas price plan exposes EU divisions over energy
2 years, 2 months ago

German gas price plan exposes EU divisions over energy

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Germany’s plan to spend billions of euros to help keep gas prices low for its consumers and businesses has received a tepid welcome from fellow European Union members, with some worrying that the measure could exacerbate the energy crisis. With a recession looming, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said last week that his government would spend up to 200 billion …

Germany to spend billions to tackle high energy prices
2 years, 2 months ago

Germany to spend billions to tackle high energy prices

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany plans to spend up to 200 billion euros helping consumers and businesses as surging energy prices due to the war in Ukraine are pushing Europe’s largest economy into a looming recession. “We have taken decisions that allow us to deal with this changed situation.” The fund, part of wide efforts across Europe to provide relief on energy …

Germany: Recession clouds gather in Europe's largest economy
2 years, 2 months ago

Germany: Recession clouds gather in Europe's largest economy

Firstpost  

Germany’s key future indicator, the IFO survey of business confidence, pointed down for the fourth month in a row as high inflation fed by astronomical natural gas prices undermines consumer pricing power and imposes heavy costs on businesses Frankfurt: Europe’s largest economy is sending recession signals. Germany’s key future indicator, the IFO survey of business confidence, pointed down for the …

Explained: Europe's looming energy crisis as Russia chokes gas supply
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Europe's looming energy crisis as Russia chokes gas supply

Firstpost  

With the halt in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, Russian gas shipments have fallen 89 per cent from a year ago. Russia used to supply 40 per cent of Europe’s natural gas, and even more to Germany, where inexpensive energy was a pillar of the economy. There’s still some Russian gas flowing to Europe through a pipeline passing through Ukraine …

Germany announces $65bn plan to combat rising energy prices
2 years, 3 months ago

Germany announces $65bn plan to combat rising energy prices

Al Jazeera  

Several EU nations announce emergency measures to combat skyrocketing energy prices in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine. ‘A decisive energy blow’ In his daily video address on Saturday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Europeans to expect a difficult winter after Moscow shut down the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. Last week Moscow said it would keep the Nord …

Europe Set Itself Up for This Energy Crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Europe Set Itself Up for This Energy Crisis

Wired  

Vacations in many German cities are a little different this summer. Yet at the same time as Germany rations its energy use ahead of a tricky winter, it continues to let gas flow through the country to others elsewhere in Europe. It’s the result of a Europe-wide initiative, first triggered in 1996 and strengthened in 2003 and 2009, that was …

German gas storage 80% full, progresses despite Russian cuts
2 years, 4 months ago

German gas storage 80% full, progresses despite Russian cuts

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s natural gas storage facilities are now more than 80% full, showing steady progress despite a drastic reduction in deliveries from Russia amid the war in Ukraine. The head of Germany’s network regulator, Klaus Mueller, tweeted that storage is “being filled steadily” but cautioned that a planned three-day halt to deliveries through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from …

No 10 says no need to panic over energy supplies
2 years, 4 months ago

No 10 says no need to panic over energy supplies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Households, businesses and industry can be confident they will …

Germany lowers natural gas tax to ease burden on consumers
2 years, 4 months ago

Germany lowers natural gas tax to ease burden on consumers

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany will temporarily lower taxes on natural gas to ease the pressures on people struggling with soaring energy costs fueled by Russia’s war on Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Thursday. “The rising gas prices are a big burden for many citizens,” Scholz said, adding that further measures would be announced in the coming weeks. In addition to …

Germany will run out of gas in three months if Putin turns off taps
2 years, 4 months ago

Germany will run out of gas in three months if Putin turns off taps

The Telegraph  

Germany has warned it will run out of gas in less than three months if Putin cuts off supplies completely. Even if Germany can meet its target of filling its inventories to 95pc by November, that would only last for about 2.5 months, the president of the country’s energy regulator said. It came as German utility Uniper crashed to a …

Germans urged to cap heat in offices this winter to save gas
2 years, 4 months ago

Germans urged to cap heat in offices this winter to save gas

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German businesses and public institutions should heat their offices no higher than 19 degrees Celsius this winter to help reduce the country’s consumption of natural gas, Germany’s economy minister said Saturday. Germany, the European Union’s biggest economy, is quickly trying to wean itself off using natural gas from Russia in response to Moscow’s attack on Ukraine. Russia has …

Germany argues over nuclear shutdown amid gas supply worries
54 years, 11 months ago

Germany argues over nuclear shutdown amid gas supply worries

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Rising concern over the impact of a potential Russian gas cutoff is fueling the debate in Germany over whether the country should switch off its last three nuclear power plants as planned at the end of this year. “A lot speaks for not switching off the safe and climate-friendly nuclear power plants, but if necessary using them until …

Cold showers, dark monuments, fountains turned off: How Germany is conserving energy amid Russian gas crisis
2 years, 4 months ago

Cold showers, dark monuments, fountains turned off: How Germany is conserving energy amid Russian gas crisis

Firstpost  

After Russia’s Gazprom announced that gas supply to Germany will be slashed, authorities have decided to cut down their energy consumption As the Russian gas crisis deepens, Germany cities have decided to cut down their energy consumption by switching off spotlights on public monuments, turning off fountains and running cold showers in public swimming pools. Berlin’s chief official for the …

German government agrees on bailout for energy supplier
2 years, 5 months ago

German government agrees on bailout for energy supplier

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German government will take a roughly 30% stake in energy supplier Uniper as part of a rescue package prompted by surging prices for natural gas and reduced Russian deliveries, the company and Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Friday. That is a very, very big chunk, so it’s clear you can imagine that there would have been practically no …

Key Russia-Europe gas pipeline reopens but outlook unclear
2 years, 5 months ago

Key Russia-Europe gas pipeline reopens but outlook unclear

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Natural gas started flowing through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe on Thursday after a 10-day shutdown for maintenance — but the gas flow remained well short of full capacity and the outlook was uncertain, which leaves Europe still facing the prospect of a hard winter. “We must save more to get through the next two winters …

Russia Resumes 'Unstable' Gas Supplies to Europe via Nord Stream
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia Resumes 'Unstable' Gas Supplies to Europe via Nord Stream

News 18  

Russia on Thursday restored critical gas supplies to Europe through Germany via the Nord Stream pipeline after 10 days of maintenance, but uncertainty lingered over whether the Kremlin would still trigger an energy crisis on the continent this winter. Germany, which is heavily dependent on Russian gas, had feared that Moscow would not reopen the pipeline after the scheduled work …

Gas starts flowing from Russia to Europe again after break, but shutoff fears remain
2 years, 5 months ago

Gas starts flowing from Russia to Europe again after break, but shutoff fears remain

LA Times  

Gas has started flowing again to Europe from Russia after a maintenance shutdown, despite fears that Moscow would cut off supplies. But the gas deliveries that were arriving still weren’t enough to resolve Europe’s energy crisis, and officials suspect that Russia is likely to disrupt supplies further. “We must save more to get through the next two winters well.” Russia’s …

Economics of war: Pain for Europe now, later for Russia
2 years, 5 months ago

Economics of war: Pain for Europe now, later for Russia

Associated Press  

Across Europe, signs of distress are multiplying as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on. Meanwhile, high energy costs fueled by the war are benefiting Russia, a major oil and natural gas exporter whose agile central bank and years of experience living with sanctions have stabilized the ruble and inflation despite economic isolation. Molkerei Berchtesgadener Land, a large dairy cooperative in …

Scholz: Germany’s increased coal, oil use will be temporary
2 years, 5 months ago

Scholz: Germany’s increased coal, oil use will be temporary

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany’s decision to reactivate coal and oil-fired power plants to relieve energy shortages because of the war in Ukraine is only temporary and his government remains committed to doing “everything” to combat the climate crisis. In a video message Saturday, Scholz expressed regret over Germany’s decision to fire up 16 dormant fossil fuel power …

German official: Nuclear would do little to solve gas issue
2 years, 5 months ago

German official: Nuclear would do little to solve gas issue

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s vice chancellor on Tuesday defended the government’s commitment to ending the use of nuclear power at the end of this year, arguing that keeping its few remaining reactors running would be complex and do little to address the problems caused by a possible natural gas shortfall. Germany’s main opposition party has called repeatedly for the country’s last …

Gas pipeline shutdown starts amid German suspicion of Russia
2 years, 5 months ago

Gas pipeline shutdown starts amid German suspicion of Russia

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A major natural gas pipeline from Russia to western Europe shut down Monday for annual maintenance as Germany prepared to give the green light for 10 coal-fired power plants to restart because of concerns that Russia may not resume the flow of gas as scheduled. German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has said he suspects that Russia may cite …

EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe
2 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe

Associated Press  

It’s not a summer heat wave that’s making European leaders and businesses sweat. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Wednesday that countries and industry need to be ready in case Russia completely cuts off already limited natural gas supplies. Russia has already reduced gas supplies to a dozen EU countries, including Germany, the 27-country bloc’s biggest economy, that …

Germany sees possible Russian ‘blockade’ of key gas pipeline
2 years, 5 months ago

Germany sees possible Russian ‘blockade’ of key gas pipeline

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s vice chancellor said Thursday he suspects that Russia may not resume natural gas deliveries to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline after planned maintenance work in July, complicating the outlook for this winter. Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom has blamed a technical problem for the reduction in gas flowing through Nord Stream 1, which runs under …

Germany faces natural gas ‘crisis,’ raises warning level
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany faces natural gas ‘crisis,’ raises warning level

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany activated the second phase of its three-stage emergency plan for natural gas supplies Thursday, warning that Europe’s biggest economy faces a “crisis” and storage targets for the winter are at risk after Russia reduced energy deliveries to several countries. The government said the decision follows cuts Russia made to natural gas flows starting last week and surging …

Germany Triggers Alarm Stage of Emergency Gas Plan as Russian Flows Drop
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany Triggers Alarm Stage of Emergency Gas Plan as Russian Flows Drop

News 18  

Germany triggered the ”alarm stage” of its emergency gas plan on Thursday in response to a drop in Russian supplies but stopped short of allowing utilities to pass on soaring energy costs to customers in Europe’s largest economy. The decision, announced by Germany’s economy minister, marks a stark shift especially for Europe’s largest economy, which has cultivated strong energy ties …

Germany faces gas supply 'crisis'; warns storage targets for winter at risk
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany faces gas supply 'crisis'; warns storage targets for winter at risk

Firstpost  

The government said the decision to raise the level to ‘alarm’ follows the cuts to Russian deliveries made since 14 June and the continued high market price for gas Berlin: Germany activated the second phase of its three-stage emergency plan for natural gas supplies Thursday, saying the country faces a “crisis” and warning that storage targets for the winter are …

Germany moves closer to rationing gas as Russia cuts supply
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany moves closer to rationing gas as Russia cuts supply

Al Jazeera  

German economy minister says the step reflected the ‘significant deterioration of the gas supply situation’. Triggering the second “alarm” level under its action plan brings Germany a step closer to the third and final stage that could see gas rationing in Europe’s top economy. Russia was using gas “as a weapon” against Germany in retaliation for the West’s support for …

Germany faces gas supply ‘crisis,’ declares alarm level
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany faces gas supply ‘crisis,’ declares alarm level

India TV News  

Highlights The decision to raise the level to “alarm” follows the cuts to Russian deliveries made since June 14 It also follows the continued high market price for gas “Even if we can’t feel it yet: we are in a gas crisis,” Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Germany activated the second phase of its three-stage emergency plan for natural gas …

NEWS18 EXPLAINS: What's Next After Russia Reduced Gas to Europe?
2 years, 6 months ago

NEWS18 EXPLAINS: What's Next After Russia Reduced Gas to Europe?

News 18  

It’s not a summer heat wave that’s making European leaders and businesses sweat. Russia last week reduced gas supplies to five European Union countries, including Germany, the 27-country bloc’s biggest economy that heavily depends on Moscow’s gas to generate electricity and power industry. Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom has cut supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline running under the …

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