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Government issues early warning of aviation fuel shortage in Europe
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Government issues early warning of aviation fuel shortage in Europe

The government has issued an "early warning" for aviation fuel shortages in Europe. The Minister of Energy recommends keeping an eye on conditions before you fly out of Sweden
Crisis plan: Reduced speed limits and a stop to Sunday skiing
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Crisis plan: Reduced speed limits and a stop to Sunday skiing

According to the government, it is not relevant now but not ruled out either. Long before fuel rationing is possible, however, voluntary measures are the closest option
Risk of fuel rationing in Sweden - cheese grater principle
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Risk of fuel rationing in Sweden - cheese grater principle

The situation on the oil market remains tense because of the war involving Iran. This increases the risk that Sweden may have to ration fuel
Too few electric cars - charging stations go unused
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Too few electric cars - charging stations go unused

In just a few years, tens of thousands of charging stations have been set up in municipalities across the country. But there are too few electric cars, and in many places the chargers are used far too infrequently, warns the Swedish Energy Agency, which sees a risk that charging stations may be forced to close
Too few electric cars - charging stations underused
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Too few electric cars - charging stations underused

In just a few years, tens of thousands of charging stations have been set up in every municipality in the country. But there are too few electric cars, and in many places the charging stations are used far too infrequently, warns the Swedish Energy Agency, which sees a risk that charging stations may be forced to close
EU ministers at emergency meeting urged to save diesel and jet fuel
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EU ministers at emergency meeting urged to save diesel and jet fuel

Asia's energy crisis in the wake of the war in Iran is spreading to Europe. On Tuesday afternoon, EU energy ministers held an emergency meeting
Piteå receives the most wind power support
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Piteå receives the most wind power support

The Swedish Energy Agency has now decided how much support will be paid to municipalities for wind power. The most money will go to Piteå
Sweden contributes to alleviating oil market disruption
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Sweden contributes to alleviating oil market disruption

Sweden is helping to alleviate disruptions in the oil market resulting from the Iran war.
Increased vigilance in Sweden's energy sector, no active threats
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Increased vigilance in Sweden's energy sector, no active threats

The Swedish Defence Radio Agency (FRA) is calling for increased vigilance in the energy sector following the cyberattacks on Poland in December. However, there is no ongoing threat to Sweden
Climate projects are paused - lack government support
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Climate projects are paused - lack government support

A carbon capture and storage project is being put on hold, Svenska Dagbladet reports.
Not just expensive - electricity consumption skyrockets in the cold
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Not just expensive - electricity consumption skyrockets in the cold

Electricity is not only more expensive than usual - consumption is skyrocketing during the cold spell, recent statistics show.
The Turnaround: Small Risk of Electricity Shortages This Winter
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The Turnaround: Small Risk of Electricity Shortages This Winter

The alarms about the risk of acute electricity shortages this winter came after Svenska Kraftnät was forced to cancel the procurement of a power reserve. But those who are worried can breathe a sigh of relief
130 million in government support for solar cells
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130 million in government support for solar cells

Disposable batteries are to be replaced with more sustainable solar cells. The Swedish Energy Agency is therefore granting 130 million SEK in support to the technology company Exeger
Stegra receives an additional 390 million in support
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Stegra receives an additional 390 million in support

The Swedish Energy Agency has granted 390 million in support to the steel company Stegra, according to a press release. - The condition is that Stegra can show during the spring that they have secured enough capital to complete the project, says Klara Helstad at the Swedish Energy Agency
Companies at climate summit questioned
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Companies at climate summit questioned

Around 25 Swedish companies are accompanying the Swedish delegation to Belém, Brazil, where the world's countries are to agree on how to reduce emissions. At the same time, the non-profit Transparency International warns that the increasing focus on the private sector has made the climate meetings more like industry fairs
Risk of missing climate goals with unclear interventions
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Risk of missing climate goals with unclear interventions

The government lacks a method for following up on the results of a large part of Sweden's international climate initiatives. Therefore, it is not possible to assess whether the initiatives contribute sufficiently to achieving the climate goals, the Swedish National Audit Office states
Dead interest in building new wind power
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Dead interest in building new wind power

Interest in investing in new wind power is almost dead, new figures show. Even the existing turbines are struggling with profitability
Criticism of Climate Efforts: Data Quality Concerns Raised
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Criticism of Climate Efforts: Data Quality Concerns Raised

The effects of the government's and the authorities' climate work may have been overestimated. The underlying data for the decisions simply do not meet the requirements, according to the National Audit Office
Caroline Asserup Named New Director-General of Energy Agency
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Caroline Asserup Named New Director-General of Energy Agency

Caroline Asserup will become the new Director-General of the Energy Agency, announces Minister for Energy and Business Ebba Busch (KD) at a press conference.
Sweden Boosts Baltic Sea Cable Protection with Faster Response Plan
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Sweden Boosts Baltic Sea Cable Protection with Faster Response Plan

Suspected cable breaks must be detected and reported faster than today, the government believes. A suspected vessel should not be able to sail away, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party), Minister for Civil Defence
Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem
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Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

The fuel company Preem, with refineries in Lysekil and Gothenburg, has been acquired by the Swiss energy conglomerate Varo Energy, writes Preem in a press release. The deal must be approved by the relevant authorities to be completed
Successful test project for storing hydrogen
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Successful test project for storing hydrogen

Gets 20 Billion - Will Capture Carbon Dioxide
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Gets 20 Billion - Will Capture Carbon Dioxide

Stockholm Exergi receives 20 billion kronor from the Energy Agency, to collect and store carbon dioxide. Time was running out, says CEO Anders Egelrud
Authorities Investigate Weather-Dependent Electricity
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Authorities Investigate Weather-Dependent Electricity

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