Средняя цена на нефть марки Urals в январе-августе 2022 года сложилась в размере $82,13 за баррель, в январе-августе 2021 года – $65,10 за баррель.

This is part of the GBP1.7 billion of new direct government funding to develop a large-scale nuclear project announced in October.

Brent fell $2.10, or 2.2%, to $93.54 a barrel, WTI slid $1.86, or 2.1%, to $87.69 a barrel.

India has emerged as a key buyer of Russian energy in the wake of the invasion, scooping up millions of barrels of discounted crude shunned by Europe and the US.

Germany, which has the European Union’s biggest economy, and other countries intend restarting mothballed coal-fired power plants and extending the life of their nuclear power plants to reduce their reliance on Russian gas and coal following its invasion of Ukraine.

The EU’s energy agency, Acer, has warned against tearing up the market structure. In a report in April, it said that the EU’s wholesale electricity markets work well under normal conditions, ensuring secure electricity supply.

Gazprom's gas exports to Europe have slumped in 2022, but record high gas prices meant the company was still able to post record revenues and net profit for the first half.

High spot LNG prices are causing end users to look to alternative fuels for their energy needs,

Ghana's Ministry of Energy is developing a National Energy Transition Plan that will help the country move to cleaner energy, with nuclear power playing a critical role as a base.

Brent climbed 89 cents, or 0.9%, to $100.20 a barrel, WTI jumped 82 cents, or 0.9%, to $92.46 a barrel