Investment & Finance EU energy sector eyes more funding under EFSI 2
The extension of the EU’s European Fund for Strategic Investment is good news for energy-related projects that rely on cheap financing to get started.
Market Legislation Energy sector hopes for soft landing after Brexit
The European energy industry is trying to get to grips with what Brexit will mean for energy and climate policy.
Energy industry is EU’s highest CO2 emitter
The Energy industry is responsible for 30% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it the highest-emitting sector.
23 September 2016 8:21 GMT
Renewables close in on oil and gas in power sector
Power generation costs for renewables are lower on average than those for fossil fuels, and clean energy plants will become even more cost-competitive by 2020.
21 September 2016 9:51 GMTEC investigates Luxembourg’s tax treatment of GDF Suez
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Luxembourg’s tax treatment of the GDF Suez group, now known as Engie, over concerns that it may breach state aid rules.
20 September 2016 14:33 GMTBrussels approves Centrica's acquisition of NEAS
The European Commission has approved UK utility Centrica's acquisition of Danish service provider NEAS Energy, it said on Tuesday.
20 September 2016 14:24 GMTDutch Council of Ministers approves COP21 agreement
The Council of Ministers of the Netherlands has approved the COP21 Paris climate agreement.
19 September 2016 13:44 GMTDusseldorf ordered to reduce NOx emissions
A German court in Dusseldorf has ordered the state authorities of North Rhine-Westphalia to reduce excessive nitrogen dioxide emissions in inner cities.
19 September 2016 13:43 GMTFalling costs cut global energy investment
Global energy investment dropped by 8% in 2015, to $1.8 trillion, according to the latest IEA report on energy investments.
16 September 2016 10:47 GMT
Turkish Stream may up Turkey’s exposure to Russia
A revival of the Turkish Stream project may increase Turkey’s dependence on Russian gas, something that should concern the EU, says the European Policy Centre’s Marco Giuli.
15 September 2016 8:55 GMT
EC presses ahead with gas projects in SE Europe
The European Commission is pressing ahead with initiatives to better connect gas markets in Central and Southeastern Europe.
14 September 2016 8:21 GMTBrussels grants €9.2 mln for gas infrastructure in Poland
The European Commission has awarded a grant of €9.2 million to help finance gas infrastructure that will increase the transmission capacity between Poland and Germany.
12 September 2016 13:18 GMT
The long road to electrification of EU transport
Electrification of transport could play a major role for the EU in reaching its climate goals and reducing fuel imports, but the sector will have to overcome technological barriers.
12 September 2016 11:17 GMT
New Croatian government to decide on LNG terminal
Croatians will go to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new government that will decide the future of the country’s planned LNG terminal on the island of Krk.
9 September 2016 9:37 GMTHigh energy prices hamper EU’s exporters – Šefcovic
Higher energy prices in Europe compared with the US and Russia put European exporters of manufactured goods at a competitive disadvantage, says the European Commission’s VP for Energy Union.
8 September 2016 14:30 GMT
EU countries mount objections to IGA transparency
A legislative proposal that would allow the European Commission to see IGAs before they are signed is facing strong opposition from some member states.
8 September 2016 9:44 GMT
Gazprom auction 'embarrasses' EC – Stern
The results of Gazprom’s third gas auction for European customers have placed the European Commission under further pressure to justify its OPAL capacity cap.
6 September 2016 12:10 GMT
Brussels may propose methane laws beyond 2017
Brussels has not given up on the idea of passing EU-wide legislation to reduce emissions from methane, but new proposals are not expected until after 2017.
1 September 2016 9:34 GMT
France presses ahead with renewables ambition
France is aiming to boost renewables in its power sector, which could increase the share of gas-fired power over nuclear.
30 August 2016 10:30 GMTEC approves renewables support in Malta and Luxembourg
The European Commission has found that plans by Luxembourg and Malta to support power generation from renewable sources are in line with EU state aid rules, it said on Friday.
26 August 2016 12:22 GMT
The path ahead for Europe’s power sector
Redesigning the policy framework for the European electricity market is a thankless job, but somebody has to do it.
26 August 2016 11:08 GMT
Earthquake tests Italian power infrastructure
This week’s earthquake in Italy has highlighted the European Commission’s efforts to shore up security of supply across the EU.
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