Germany launches world’s first autonomous tram in Potsdam
Norbert Gresing shook his head as two teenage boys, deep in conversation and wearing earplugs, stepped out in front of his tram. “This is the type of situation I face Continue Reading
Germany Blinks First In Ongoing European Gas War
The U.S. is increasingly finding itself at odds against not only Beijing as Trump executes a sledge hammer approach to ongoing trade disputes with China, but also with Moscow, a Continue Reading
Germany to build LNG plant in ‘gesture’ to U.S. drive to sell more
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Germany will chose where to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal by the end of 2018 as a gesture to the United States which wants to Continue Reading
U.S. Looks To Export LNG To Germany
Germany’s gas market is open to all players, a German government spokeswoman said on Monday, after U.S. officials said that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales to Germany are not Continue Reading
Germany’s RWE says too early to exit coal in 2035
German utility RWE, its works council and trade unions say they oppose plans to end coal-fired power generation in Germany around 2035, raising questions over a possible compromise between a Continue Reading
Germany Lags Behind In Battery Race
German carmakers are increasingly going EV. Volkswagen alone has plans for as many as 80 EV models across its brands by 2025. Also by that year, annual production of EVs Continue Reading
After Trump attack on Russia ties, Merkel eyes Azeri gas
Castigated by U.S. President Donald Trump as relying too much on Russian gas supplies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel heads to Azerbaijan this week to discuss the development of a southern Continue Reading
Northwest European commodities markets brace for Rhine transport issues to worsen
Already tough transport conditions for barges operating on the River Rhine look set to worsen in the coming weeks, fueling concerns over the supply of commodities such as oil products, Continue Reading
Iran Says German Oil Company Looking To Make Deal Despite Sanctions
German company ADL and Iran’s Sepahan Oil Company (SOC) have signed an agreement to cooperate in technology transfer in oil and gas industry lubricants, Iranian media report. European embassies have Continue Reading
Russian permits for Nord Stream 2 secured
The consortium managing the second leg of the Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Europe said it has all the permits needed for Russian installation. Russian energy company Gazprom Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 Clears Another Hurdle
Russia has moved one step closer to seeing its controversial Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline become a reality. On Wednesday, the consortium managing the pipeline said that it has Continue Reading
Friendship no more: how Russian gas is a problem for Germany
For decades, the Friendship pipeline has delivered oil from Russia to Europe, heating German homes even in the darkest days of the Cold War. But a new pipeline that will Continue Reading
Germany Encourages India To Keep Buying Oil From Iran
Germany’s minister of state for foreign affairs has encouraged India to continue buying Iranian oil, despite pressure from the United States, which Niels Annen called “irritating, to put it mildly.” Continue Reading
Renewables Overtake Coal For First Time Ever In Germany
For the first time in history, renewable power sources have overtaken coal in Germany’s energy mix, the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) reports , saying the share Continue Reading
Behind Nord Stream 2: The Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline that fueled Trump’s anger at NATO
President Donald Trump may have just made Nord Stream 2 a household name. Ahead of a NATO meeting, the president blasted the German government on Wednesday for backing the new Continue Reading
Trump lashes Germany over gas pipeline deal, calls it Russia’s ‘captive’
U.S. President Donald Trump launched a sharp public attack on Germany on Wednesday for supporting a Baltic Sea gas pipeline deal with Russia, saying Berlin had become “a captive to Continue Reading
U.S. sanctions will not affect Nord Stream 2: Germany
Germany has been assured by the United States that any sanctions imposed on Russia will not affect the building of a gas pipeline to bring Russian gas to Europe, a Continue Reading
German poll reveals a trust deficit for U.S. energy
An executive from German energy company Wintershall said rifts in trade policy are leading to a lack of trust in the United States as an energy supplier. Washington D.C. hosts Continue Reading
BASF’s Wintershall defends Russia gas partnership
BASF oil and gas subsidiary Wintershall defended its partnership with Russia in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to bring Russian gas to Europe, saying this was a more stable option Continue Reading
German farmers see big crop losses due to warm weather: paper
German farmers could lose around half their harvests – and in some cases all of them – due to unusually warm temperatures and dryness seen in May, the head of Continue Reading
German utility makes solar debut in Texas
German utility E.ON said Tuesday it was making its solar energy debut in Texas with plans for a 670-acre site in the west region of the state. E.ON announced plans Continue Reading
EV Adoption Could Cost Germany 75,000 Jobs
The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to cost Germany’s key auto industry about 75,000 jobs by 2030, a study released Tuesday shows, with parts suppliers set to Continue Reading
Germany’s E.ON explores solar development with Google
With eyes on being the leader in the German solar sector, utility E.ON said its work with Google would make it easier for homeowners to assess solar options. Through the Continue Reading
U.S. driven by self-interest in wanting to block Russia pipeline: German minister
A close ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel issued a stark warning to the United States about the risks of placing “America First”, accusing Washington of seeking to block a Continue Reading
Russian gas pipeline to Germany raises intelligence concerns: U.S. official
The planned Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany raises U.S. intelligence and military concerns since it would allow Moscow to place new listening and monitoring technology in Continue Reading
Germany Moves Forward With Controversial Nord Stream Two
Vladimir Putin started his fourth term as Russia’s president by promising ambitious new social programs ( Kremlin.ru, May 7 ). He may be able to deliver on these promises because Continue Reading
German firms should wind down Iran operations immediately: U.S. envoy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, said on Twitter that German firms operating in Iran should halt activities there immediately after Trump announced the United States Continue Reading
German utility E.ON sees renewable sector growth
In a market transitioning in a low-carbon way, German utility E.ON said Tuesday that its renewable energy segment saw earnings rise 7 percent. Adjusted net income for the first quarter Continue Reading
Germany’s E.ON wants even bigger wind footprint
German utility E.ON said it will build up its wind energy portfolio by taking over the domestic activities of wind-power company Vortex Energy. E.ON said it’s targeting a takeover of Continue Reading
Germany Poised for Solar Record as Hot April Weather Lingers
Southeast Europe should prepare for heatwaves later in May Coldest winter since 2012 has depleted European gas stores Germany is headed for record solar power generation next week as forecasters Continue Reading
German government confirms plan to add LNG infrastructure
Germany’s new government plans to add LNG infrastructure with the planned import terminal at Brunsbuttel the most likely project as the cleaner fuel will become key to reducing shipping emissions, Continue Reading
Germany ups pressure on car industry to invest heavily in EVs, batteries
Germany’s government is increasing pressure on its car makers to invest heavily in electric cars as well as battery production in Europe to safeguard jobs in Germany during a rapid Continue Reading
Germany Brushes Aside Trump Criticism Of Nord Stream 2
“Germany hooks up a pipeline into Russia, where Germany is going to be paying billions of dollars for energy into Russia. And I’m saying, ‘What’s going on with that?”’ President Continue Reading
Germany Approves Russia-Led Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline
Germany approved on Tuesday the construction and operation of the Russia-led Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in its territorial waters, thus issuing all necessary permits for the German section of Continue Reading
Germany’s Pivot From Russian Gas Will Be Costly
More problems are mounting for Russia’s oil and gas sector. This time it’s coming from Germany, which until recently usually gave Russia’s energy sector more lead way than the U.S. Continue Reading
“Made in China” e-buses to be used in world’s 1st all-electric long-distance routes
German intercity bus company FlixBus is investing in e-buses produced by Chinese bus makers and planning to test them on their long-distance routes for the first time in the world. Continue Reading
In Germany’s Car Capital, the Unthinkable: A Ban on Cars
The star of Daimler shines bright over Stuttgart. The giant illuminated emblem of its most famous car, the Mercedes, towers above the main train station, greeting visitors. It is visible Continue Reading
German court says diesel cars can be banned from cities
Germany’s top administrative court has ruled that the country’s cities have the right to ban diesel cars, in a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the owners of 12m Continue Reading
Germany cleared for greener public transit
The European Commission said Monday it was supportive of German plans to spend more than $80 million on infrastructure for greener public transportation. The commission found German plans for an Continue Reading
Are Germany’s Energy Transition Plans Working?
Considering the established political imperatives underpinning the German energy transition (Energiewende) and the overall push toward greater use of renewables in the energy mix, let’s look at some of the Continue Reading
Germany tries for more domestic oil production
German energy company Wintershall said Friday there could be more oil in a field near the Dutch border that’s been in production for the last 70 years. Wintershall said it’s Continue Reading
German offshore wind farm closer to powering mainland
Construction of a wind farm in the German waters of the Baltic Sea, set to supply power for 400,000 homes, is ahead of schedule, the head company said. German utility Continue Reading
Why Germans Are Being Paid To Use Power
Dr. Kent Moors is an internationally recognized expert in oil and natural gas policy, risk management, emerging market economic development, and market risk assessment. His… That means consumers are being Continue Reading
German December wind power output on track for record monthly high
Wind power will be Germany’s biggest single source of electricity this quarter with a number of storms pushing wind output to new record-highs and December on track for a new Continue Reading
Germany’s Oil And Gas Use Rises In 2017
Thanks to robust economic growth, Germany’s total primary energy consumption is expected to have increased by 0.8 percent this year, with oil and natural gas share rising and nuclear and Continue Reading
U.S. Criticizes Germany’s Support of New Russian Natural Gas Line
The top State Department official overseeing Europe offered harsh words Tuesday for Germany over the country’s continued support for a new Russian gas pipeline to Europe, while praising Denmark for Continue Reading
Honda installs new bi-directional charging technology at European R&D center
Honda has invested in advanced bi-directional charging technology at its European R&D site in Offenbach, Germany, which is helping to balance demand and store energy more efficiently across the facility. Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019
Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines. This will start with the mid-size eVito, with deliveries commencing in the second half of 2018. Continue Reading
Volkswagen Group to spend >$40B over next 5 years to develop electric mobility, autonomous driving, new mobility services and digitalization
The Volkswagen Group will spend more than €34 billion (US$40 billion) by the end of 2022 on the development of electric mobility, autonomous driving, new mobility services and digitalization. Most Continue Reading
Volkswagen Plans $12 Billion Electric-Car Blitz in China
Volkswagen AG and its Chinese partners will jointly invest nearly $12 billion by 2025 in developing electric cars for the local market, VW’s China chief executive said. That will enable Continue Reading