Petra Sorge
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Germany’s Days As An Industrial Superpower Are Coming To An End
As political paralysis grips Berlin, the energy crisis was the final blow for a growing number of manufacturers
- Sunday February 11, 2024
- Author: Wilfried Eckl-Dorna, Jana Randow, Carolynn Look, Petra Sorge
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Europe’s Climate Push Fails To Stem Crisis In Solar Industry
A key factor that complicated matters was the US's 2022 ban on panels with components from China's Xinjiang region.
- Sunday January 21, 2024
- Author: Petra Sorge
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Europe’s Rules On Ammonia-To-Hydrogen Kit Spark Investor Alarm
Europe’s nascent hydrogen industry is ready to battle the European Commission over a new set of rules, with business arguing that the proposals from Brussels will strangle growth of the clean fuel.
- Tuesday September 19, 2023
- Author: Petra Sorge
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High Energy Bills Force German Industry to Eye Production Abroad
German businesses are increasingly curbing investments and eyeing production abroad amid high energy prices at home.
- Tuesday August 29, 2023
- Author: Petra Sorge
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High Energy Bills Force German Industry to Eye Production Abroad
German businesses are increasingly curbing investments and eyeing production abroad amid high energy prices at home.
- Tuesday August 29, 2023
- Author: Petra Sorge
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Europe’s Most Important Trade Route Is At Risk Due To Climate Change
Low waters are becoming more frequent and forcing costly and cumbersome workarounds to keep supply lines open.
- Monday July 31, 2023
- Author: Petra Sorge, Wilfried Eckl-Dorna, Carolynn Look
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Berlin Risks Water Shortages In Fallout From Germany’s Coal Exit
An unintended consequence of climate reform means the Spree River may get 75% less water. Reversing the natural flow is set to become more frequent as the country’s exit from coal means a key source of water is lost.
- Saturday June 17, 2023
- Author: Petra Sorge
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Berlin Risks Water Shortages In Fallout From Germany’s Coal Exit
An unintended consequence of climate reform means the Spree River may get 75% less water. Reversing the natural flow is set to become more frequent as the country’s exit from coal means a key source of water is lost.
- Saturday June 17, 2023
- Author: Petra Sorge
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Germany Seeks Power Price Cut In €30 Billion Aid To Industry
Germany is weighing a reduced power price of 6 cents per kilowatt-hour or less for some energy-intensive industries to ease costs
- Saturday May 6, 2023
- Author: Petra Sorge
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Germany Seeks Power Price Cut In €30 Billion Aid To Industry
Germany is weighing a reduced power price of 6 cents per kilowatt-hour or less for some energy-intensive industries to ease costs
- Saturday May 6, 2023
- Author: Petra Sorge
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Germany, India in Escalating Tussle Over Canceled LNG Supply
A commercial spat over natural gas has escalated to a diplomatic tussle between Berlin and New Delhi as Europe’s energy crunch takes a growing toll on the developing world.
- Monday November 14, 2022
- Author: Petra Sorge, Stephen Stapczynski, Sudhi Ranjan Sen, Eltaf Najafizada
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Germany Seizes Assets Of Russian Oil Giant Rosneft
Europe’s largest economy is pressing ahead with an historic overhaul of the energy system to prevent shortages this winter.
- Friday September 16, 2022
- Author: Stefan Nicola, Petra Sorge
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Germany’s Rosneft Seizure Kicks Off Oil Infrastructure Test
Germany’s seizure on Friday of Russian oil assets kicks off what promises to be a stern test of Berlin’s contingency planning.
- Friday September 16, 2022
- Author: Iain Rogers, Petra Sorge, Alaric Nightingale
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From Beer To Tomatoes, Europe’s Energy Crisis Is Spilling Over
From German tomatoes to Swedish bread, Russia’s gas squeeze is hitting sectors beyond utilities and energy-intensive industries.
- Tuesday September 13, 2022
- Author: Lyubov Pronina, Petra Sorge
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From Beer To Tomatoes, Europe’s Energy Crisis Is Spilling Over
From German tomatoes to Swedish bread, Russia’s gas squeeze is hitting sectors beyond utilities and energy-intensive industries.
- Tuesday September 13, 2022
- Author: Lyubov Pronina, Petra Sorge