1. catastrophic energy collapse in Europe this summer, Europe experienced a once-in-a-century high temperature and drought, and the demand for electricity soared, leading to a sharp rise in energy prices. To make matters worse, the contradiction between Russia and Ukraine made Russia restrict the supply of natural gas to Europe. Add fuel to the fire? The energy crisis in Europe.
The benchmark electricity price in Germany once reached the level of 1 1,000 euros/MW, which was twice as high as 12 of the same period last year. The power generation of the French electricity market will reach 65,438+065,438+030 Euro/MW (7.73 yuan per kWh) in the coming year, setting a record of exceeding 65,438+0,000 Euro for the first time in history, with a cumulative weekly increase of 70%.
What is the forward electricity price in Britain? Into the sky? , from 242 lbs/mwh in June, soared to 1000 lbs/mwh.
Second, high-energy industries are affected. Now many large factories in Europe are shut down, for example, the world's largest zinc smelting company closed in September. In the Netherlands, Druhouse in the Norwegian Sea also closed all its Slovak aluminum plants. In addition, chemical industry, steel, cement, metallurgy, paper making and other major industries are also facing the risk of catastrophic closure.
As the locomotive of European economy, what does Germany face? The engine stalled? Embarrassed, for example, the German steel company Lech also announced that it would not continue production. Industrial orders fell for six consecutive months, and the industrial system suffered a major impact.
French Bow and Arrow Company is the largest glass factory in the world, mainly engaged in the production and sales of crystal and glass products. Over the years, Bow and Arrow Company has driven stoves and mechanical devices with low-cost energy, and produced thousands of exquisite wine glasses and knives and forks, which are sold all over the world.
At the same time, the company also provided a large number of job opportunities for the working-class areas in northern France.
However, due to the energy crisis, in order to save costs, they require the company's 4500 employees to 1/3? Part-time vacation? Four of the nine blast furnaces will be closed, and the remaining blast furnaces will be changed from natural gas to diesel. This kind of gasoline is very cheap, but it causes great environmental pollution.