In order to reach these targets, UBA President Dirk Messner called for a "much faster pace in the expansion of renewable energies."

In the first two months, Guangdong's import and export with Brazil and Chile increased by 24.8 percent and 14.4 percent, respectively, it said.

Wind power was the second most important energy source in Germany last year.

In the first two months, Guangdong's import and export with Brazil and Chile increased by 24.8 percent and 14.4 percent, respectively, it said.

US steelmaker Evraz North America has increased its prices for flat steel products.

The plant will use biogas feedstock and iron ore as a catalyst to also produce 380 t/yr of graphitic carbon, he said.

US integrated steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs has increased its flat steel prices by $100/short ton (st), targeting a minimum hot-rolled coil (HRC) price of $1,200/st.

Coal shipments from Gladstone were at a record low in February following a derailment outside the port.