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BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

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The report finds that Germany, which is pursuing rapid development in hydrogen, could procure cost-competitive hydrogen (at about $1/kg) in 2050 from a variety of sources, including via electrolysis from its own domestic renewable power, or via pipeline imports from North Africa or Southern Europe. —Snam CEO Marco Alverà.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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The cost of shifting from rescue operations to border enforcement may be harder journeys for migrants and the deaths of some. Mali was a conflict zone, so he moved on to Algeria, but he lacked a work permit, and employers would underpay him or fail to pay him altogether. percent to €543 million in 2021. One migrant with no money.

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Europe/US team: transitioning to a low-carbon world will create new rivalries, winners and losers

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Nigeria or Algeria cannot do the same for their oil industry. From these scenarios, the authors derice a set of lessons: The falling costs of technology will deliver a low-carbon world. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait might, and should be encouraged to do so. —Goldthau et al.

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Europe moves forward on the Energy Union; transport key element

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Latest data shows that the EU imports 53% of its energy at a cost of around €400 billion (US$454 billion), making it the largest energy importer in the world. —Maroš Šef?ovi?, the Vice-President responsible for the Energy Union. The Commission will also prepare a comprehensive strategy for liquid natural gas (LNG) and its storage.