Germany econ. minister says natural gas storage nearly at 90%, but will be ’empty’ after winter: report
Germany’s economy minister reaffirmed on Monday that the country’s effort to get its natural gas...
Germany’s economy minister reaffirmed on Monday that the country’s effort to get its natural gas storage tanks is going well, but that’s just enough for one winter.
“If everything goes well with gas savings and we are lucky with the weather, we have a chance to get through winter well,” said Robert Habeck, in a press conference according to media reports. But he also said that gas storage would likely be “empty” after winter.
“The question is when we get to the spring [of] 2023 with totally depleted, really, reserves, and gas is still not flowing,” said the CEO of Italian energy firm Enel SpA ENEL, +0.22%, Francesco Starace, earlier this month in an interview.
The vibes on Wall Street are decidedly bearish, with the major indexes sinking in four out of the last...
The vibes on Wall Street are decidedly bearish, with the major indexes sinking in four out of the last five weeks. And while many tech stocks have been hit hard by the Fed’s rate-hiking extravaganza, Meta is taking some of the worst licks. Following a 14% plunge last week, the company’s stock price is at its lowest level since the early Covid days of March 2020.
Australia’s Origin Energy Quits Shale Gas Exploration
Origin Energy on Sept. 19 agreed to sell its...
Origin Energy on Sept. 19 agreed to sell its stake in an early stage but potentially high-producing shale gas basin in Australia's Northern Territory and said it would exit some other gas exploration permits as it focuses more on renewable energy.
The Beetaloo Basin is a shale sub-basin in Australia’s Northern Territory considered comparable to the prolific Marcellus Shale, the biggest U.S. gas field, but needs billions of dollars of spending on roads and pipelines before it can be developed.
Origin, Australia’s no.2 power producer, said it would sell its 77.5% stake in the Beetaloo Basin joint venture to Tamboran Resources Ltd. and its top shareholder for A$60 million (US$40 million), looking to beef up investment in renewable energy and its retail arm instead.
Consumers' expectations for long-term inflation dropped to the lowest level since July 2021. Over...
Consumers' expectations for long-term inflation dropped to the lowest level since July 2021. Over the next five to ten years, consumers see prices rising by 2.8% annually, according to the University of Michigan. And over the next year, consumers see prices jumping 4.6%.
China's economy is faltering and global markets have noticed. Beijing is navigating ...
China's economy is faltering and global markets have noticed. Beijing is navigating a slew of headwinds, including COVID-19 lockdowns and issues across property and labor markets, according to Bank of America.
"Meanwhile, unfavorable demographics and a low return on investment after years of rapid infrastructure development pose structural challenges to growth," analysts wrote in a Friday note.
