Etiket: gas
Second irritant gas attack in two days in the Montreal metro
Service was interrupted on three Montreal metro lines around 3:30 p.m. Thursday after users were pepper sprayed at Villa-Maria station. This is the second incident of its kind to occur…
Is France really the leading European importer of Russian gas?
The Russian government agency RIA Novosti revealed on Thursday that France became the leading European importer of Russian gas in February. Published on 04/18/2024 7:59 p.m. Reading time: 2 min…
the difficult exit from dependence on Russian gas in Austria and Moldova
After two years of war in Ukraine, several European countries are still dependent on Russian gas. If Moldova sees a solution to get out, Austria is entangled in a contract…
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Dunkirk region, the government announces 12 million euros of studies
These studies aim to “decarbonize” the region, the largest emitter of CO2 in Europe, which represents 5% of French emissions. Published on 04/08/2024 1:35 p.m. Reading time: 1 min The…
Drought is a major risk for the natural gas industry
(Calgary) Continuing drought conditions will test natural gas producers as they seek to ramp up operations ahead of the opening of Canada’s first liquefied natural gas export terminal, warns a…
Canada | Parkland puts 157 convenience stores and gas stations up for sale
(Calgary) Fuel distributor Parkland Corporation has hired two real estate companies to help it sell 157 of its convenience stores and gas stations in six provinces. Updated yesterday at 5:07…
what is behind the “record” drop in France’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023?
Published on 03/20/2024 6:54 p.m. Update on 03/21/2024 07:09 Reading time: 4 min Vehicles on the A10 motorway, towards Paris, November 5, 2023. (LAURE BOYER / AFP) Minister Christophe Béchu…
what is behind the “record” drop in France’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023?
Published on 03/20/2024 6:54 p.m. Update on 03/20/2024 6:54 p.m. Reading time: 3 min Vehicles on the A10 motorway, towards Paris, November 5, 2023. (LAURE BOYER / AFP) Minister Christophe…
Greenhouse gas emissions in France have decreased by 4.8% in 2023, announces Christophe Béchu
This reduction “applies to all sectors”, particularly with regard to buildings and industry, even if it is “more modest in transport”, notes the Minister of Ecological Transition. Published on 03/20/2024…
Northvolt will not reduce Quebec’s greenhouse gas emissions
The Legault government may repeat that the Northvolt project is necessary for the “decarbonization” of Quebec, but there is nothing to conclude that this plant will lead to a direct…
does the EU continue to import Russian gas?
Published on 03/15/2024 22:54 Video length: 3 min War in Ukraine: is the EU continuing to import Russian gas? War in Ukraine: is the EU continuing to import Russian gas?…
China | One dead and 22 injured in explosion probably caused by gas
(Sanhe) A large explosion, probably caused by gas, left one dead and 22 injured on Wednesday in the Chinese province of Hebei (north), destroying at least one building according to…
Natural gas exit | Cities must have a favorable opinion from Pierre Fitzgibbon
(Quebec) Municipalities, such as Montreal and Prévost, which have already adopted a by-law to reduce the use of natural gas will be able to keep it, but mayors who wish…
To help you pay your electricity and gas bills, don’t forget the energy check
Electricity prices increased by 10% on average in February: to help pay your electricity (or gas) bills, there is the energy check. Details from Fanny Guinochet. Published on 02/03/2024 08:17…
What place does renewable natural gas play in the energy mix of the future?
According to Énergir, renewable natural gas (RNG) would be, for our quasi-gas monopoly, “the keystone to aligning with the 1.5°C trajectory”. Its 2023 Climate Resilience Report indicates that by 2050,…
Leap year | New Zealand gas stations facing bug
(Wellington) Self-service fuel pumps across New Zealand were closed on Thursday as several companies reported a leap year-related “software glitch” that left motorists in the lurch. Posted at 7:48 p.m.…
Not so green, renewable natural gas
Renewable natural gas (RNG), which raises many expectations to replace fossil energy and decarbonize Quebec’s economy, is perhaps not as abundant or as green as we believe. Published at 12:25…
Sweden | Intelligence headquarters evacuated after gas scare
(Stockholm) The headquarters of the Swedish intelligence service Sapo was evacuated on Friday, and eight people were hospitalized with “symptoms” after a gas scare, the nature of which was not…
Index the gas tax?
Should we index gasoline taxes in Canada and Quebec as we already do for taxes on tobacco and alcohol products? Yes, say researchers from the Chair in Taxation and Public…
Montreal | “Possibly” arson near a gas station
Désolé, votre navigateur ne supporte pas les videos Un incendie qui a éclaté dans une maison de chambres de la rue Saint-André, tout près d’une station-service, a mobilisé une centaine…