In brief | 26 November '25

Montel: Germany to start 8 GW gas plant tenders by April – minister

Germany’s government aims to hold the first tender in March or April next year, economy and energy minister Katherina Reiche said.

Reuters: Equinor explores role in Germany's gas plant capacity expansion

The Norwegian energy producer is looking at options for participating in a planned German gas-fired power plant tender but requires more detail before making any decision.

OECD: Links between climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution highlight need for policies that work together

Climate change is projected to have surpassed land-use change as main driver of biodiversity loss by 2050.

Bloomberg: Massive wildfire liabilities push utilities to use AI to stop blazes

Power companies are turning to tech firms that can spot fragile trees and map high-risk areas before fires start

TUI Group: DLR research aircraft accompanies TUIfly flights to investigate climate-impacting contrails

Measurements investigate how modern, particularly low-soot engines influence contrails.