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Foreign companies' losses from exiting Russia top $107 billion

The corporate exodus from Russia considering that its 2022 intrusion of Ukraine has actually cost foreign companies more than $107 billion in writedowns and lost earnings, a analysis of business filings and statements showed. The volume of losses have increased by one 3rd given that the last tally in August last year, underscoring the scale of the financial hit to the business world from Moscow's invasion, as well as highlighting the sudden loss of Western knowledge from Russia's economy. As Russia's intrusion continues amid faltering Western military help, and the granularity of Western sanctions programs boosts, companies still intending to...

Oil & Gas

Neste oil refinery threats closure over two-week labour strike

A scheduled twoweek strike action by Finnish labour unions might bring Neste's. Porvoo oil refinery to a standstill next week, the company informed. on Wednesday. Finnish unions have actually for months protested versus the. right-wing federal government's plan to favour local work contracts. over centralised bargains, limitation political strikes, cut social. well-being and make it simpler to terminate work agreements. Unions representing commercial, transportation and. electrical workers on Wednesday stated they would go on strike. from March 11-25. The measures will target export and import operations at. ports and the railway system, Finland's biggest trade union. association SAK stated in...

Mining

No deal with striking unions, states Finland's prime minister

Finland's prime minister stated on Friday he had failed to persuade trade unions to call off planned strike action activated by the government's labour market reforms, extending an ongoing conflict. When the newly chosen, the standoff started last year conservative government revealed strategies to favour local work contracts over centralised bargains, limitation political strikes, cut social well-being and make it simpler to end work agreements. Industrial, logistics and electrical workers will on Monday start a two-week strike targeting exports, imports and freight transport, the latest in a series of trade union actions in protest at the government's plans. Prime Minister...

Oil & Gas

No takeover please, Uniper CEO states as state exit looms

Uniper is opposed to being purchased by a competitor as part of Berlin's efforts to offer down its 99% stake in the German energy trader, which was bailed out at the height of Europe's energy crisis, its chief executive stated. Uniper had to be saved by the German federal government for 13.5 billion euros ($ 14.6 billion) in 2022 after former main supplier Gazprom halted circulations, however considerations of how Berlin can begin offering down its holding have actually started due to the group's current turnaround. Options range from the sale of a 20% -30% stake on the open market...

Fossil Fuels

Fossil Fuels

Renewable fuel producer Neste squeezed by market overcapacity

Finnish refiner Neste's. firstquarter operating earnings missed expert. expectations on Thursday, with the company saying demand for. eco-friendly fuels is lagging behind capacity additions this year,. sending its shares down more than 9%. Neste, which has invested greatly in global renewable. biofuel production from waste and residue, has said it prepares to. exit nonrenewable fuel source production and will convert its last staying. oil refinery into a biofuels plant by the mid 2030s. The company, which produces biofuels in Rotterdam, Singapore. and California in addition to its Finnish website, said its long-term. growth outlook stayed strong however lower biofuel rates...

Nuclear Power

NORDIC POWER-Forward prices gain on below-normal rainfall outlook

Nordic forward power rates extended gains on Tuesday as rainfall levels were seen at below-normal levels in the hydropower-dependent region, with strong European gas and power markets offering extra support. * The Nordic front-quarter agreement rose 2.05 euros or 6.51% to 33.55 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 1059 GMT, on track for its best day considering that Feb. 28. * The Nordic front-year baseload power agreement gained 1.26 euros or 2.92% to 44.4 euros/MWh. ** The front-quarter agreement increased for the fourth straight session, while the front-year rose for the ninth. * Dry and cold weather raised the front-quarter contract,...

Oil & Gas Refining

European business cut tasks as economy sputters

The greatest inflation for decades and the impact of the war in Ukraine have actually required business across Europe into layoffs or hiring freezes. Here are some cuts revealed given that the start of 2024: CARS. * BOSCH: the automotive supplier said in January it would cut. 1,200 jobs in its software application development department by end-2026,. after already flagging cuts in Germany. On Feb. 23, it added it. would cut 3,500 tasks in its home device department. * CONTINENTAL: the automobile parts provider announced. on Feb. 14 additional plans to cut staff, by minimizing research and. development staffing in...

Renewable Energy

Environment

NORDIC POWER-Front-quarter set for worst day in 3 months on wetter weather view

Nordic forward power costs fell on Tuesday, with the frontquarter agreement set for its worst day because early January, on wetter weather outlook in the hydropowerdependent region, while lower continental energy rates also contributed to the downbeat sentiment. * The Nordic front-quarter contract was down by 2.25 euros to 27.25 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 1024 GMT. * The Nordic front-year baseload power contract lost 0.9 euros to 38.6 euros/MWh. * Due to milder and specifically wetter weather forecasts, we saw rather sharp rate falls on the Nordic power market leading as much as Easter, experts at Energi Danmark said...

Renewable Energy

NORDIC POWER-Front-quarter little altered as wetter forecasts counter German gains

Nordic frontquarter prices were little bit altered on Friday as wetter weather forecasts countered limited support from gains in the German market, while the frontyear contract fell. * The Nordic front-quarter agreement was unchanged at 37.1 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 1236 GMT. It was up over 2% for the week up until now. * The Nordic front-year baseload power contract fell 0.43 euros to 38.7 euros/MWh. The contract was en route to a second straight weekly decline. * The weekend will be unclear, rather damp and windy with above-normal rain and near or slightly-below regular temperature levels, Georg Muller,...

Nuclear Power

NORDIC POWER-Front-quarter rates edge up on cooler weather report

Nordic frontquarter power costs inched higher on Thursday as a cold and dry weather condition view lifted the need outlook in the hydropowerreliant area, while weaker European energy rates capped even more upside. * The Nordic front-quarter agreement increased 0.02 euros to 36.75 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 1158 GMT. * The Nordic front-year baseload power contract was little altered at 39 euros/MWh. * In spite of falling gas and continental power market, bullish weather stays the main chauffeur for Nordic costs, stated Sigve Ekeland, managing director at Cemon AS, said. * Dutch and British wholesale timely gas prices mostly...

Carbon Emissions

NORDIC POWER-Forward rates fall on wetter weather view

Nordic forward power rates slipped for a 2nd straight session on Wednesday, pressured by projections for greater rainfall in the hydropowerreliant area and decreasing European energy rates. * The Nordic front-quarter agreement fell 0.69 euros to 36.3 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 1102 GMT. * The Nordic front-year baseload power agreement was down 0.4 euros to 38.85 euros/MWh. * Today's motions are triggered by wetter and warmer climate condition that display in much of the most recent diagnosis, said Axel Weyler, a begetter at Entelios Trading AB. * Nordic water reserves readily available 15 days ahead were seen at 8.74...

Renewable Energy

Apical sets sights on more sustainable air travel fuel in SE Asia, Europe

Apical Group is considering purchasing a couple of sustainable air travel fuel ( SAF) projects in southeast Asia and Europe as demand for lower carbon fuels increases towards 2030, a senior business executive said. These might come on the back of recent financial investment in a 1.2 billion euros ($ 1.31 billion) joint venture with Spain's Cepsa to construct southern Europe's largest biofuels plant. This will start running in 2026 and aims to produce 500,000 metric tons annually (tpy) of sustainable diesel and SAF. Hopefully, we can conclude a refinery plan in the next one or two years, Apical's Executive...