Energy crisis: What role can Germany’s oil and gas sector play?
23 April 2022 |
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As Germany looks to ditch Russian oil and gas for good, its domestic energy industry is a key side actor — but can it step up to the plate? We search for clues in the village where Germany's oil sector was born.
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