EU Energy Policy
EU Energy Policy
Power sector secures lion’s share of €4.3 bln EIB loan
The European Investment Bank approved €4.3 billion of loans for energy-related projects this week, with the majority going to the electricity sector.
20 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Ofgem says National Grid published incorrect market data
Ofgem has concluded that National Grid Electricity Transmission published incorrect data that led to false or misleading signals regarding supply, demand or prices on the wholesale electricity market.
21 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
EIB lends €4.3 bln to energy projects
The European Investment Bank has approved €4.3 billion in loans to finance energy projects in Europe and elsewhere.
18 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Eastring moves forward, but money remains an issue
The proposed interconnector is making slow progress, but questions over funding and a competing project mean it still has far to go, experts say.
18 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
EC clears Ineos acquisition of Forties pipeline system
The European Commission has approved Ineos’s acquisition of the UK’s Forties Pipeline System (FPS) and interests in the North and South Graben Area Export Lines (GAEL spurlines) from BP
17 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Brussels warns Romania over power plant emissions
The European Commission has requested Romania reduce emissions from large combustion plants.
17 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Slovakia supporting Ukraine despite risks – Hamžík
Slovakia’s ambassador-at-large for energy security explains his country’s reverse-flow support for Ukraine.
17 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
EU sends formal notice to Croatia over Third Energy Package
The European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Croatia with a request to ensure correct implementation of several gas and electricity directives.
14 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
UK lords launch new inquiry into Brexit and energy
The UK’s House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee has launched a short inquiry into the implications of Brexit for UK energy security.
12 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Mixed picture on PCI implementation – ACER
Only around one-third of projects earmarked by the EU as Projects of Common Interest have managed to stick to their original time schedules over the last couple of years.
12 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Brussels OKs joint venture for German LNG terminal
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control over a newly created joint venture by Netherlands-based Gasunie LNG and Vopak LNG and German company Oiltanking.
7 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Pressure on for companies to report climate risks
Companies are facing increasing pressure to disclose how climate change will impact them in the future.
7 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Brussels highlights growth potential for NGVs
The European Commission sees growth potential for natural gas and advanced biofuels in road transport and will release proposals to encourage their use.
6 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Settlement likely in Gazprom probe – OIES analysts
Brussels is likely to accept Gazprom’s commitments to resolve the antitrust case against the company despite some opposition, says the OIES.
4 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
ECJ to hear OPAL case on interim measures on Wednesday
The European Court of Justice will hold a public hearing regarding interim measures on the OPAL gas pipeline on Wednesday, the court has confirmed.
3 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
Ireland looks to France for security of supply
The proposed Celtic Interconnector could see Ireland import electricity from France, potentially reducing its reliance on gas.
3 July 2017
EU Energy Policy
EIB signals slowdown in fossil fuel investments
It will be harder for gas and other fossil fuel projects to obtain cash from the European Investment Bank in the future.
29 June 2017
EU Energy Policy
EU member states agree 30% energy efficiency goal
EU energy ministers have agreed a more ambitious energy efficiency target in the hope of reducing Europe’s dependence on imported gas.
27 June 2017
EU Energy Policy
EC will wait before giving verdict on US Russia sanctions – Šefčovič
The European Commission will not give its opinion on stricter US sanctions against Russia before the House of Representatives and the president have offered their verdicts.
23 June 2017
EU Energy Policy
Snam increases its influence in Europe
The recent appointment of Marco Alverà as president of GasNaturally is a further step towards consolidating the role of Snam as a giant in the EU gas network.
23 June 2017
EU Energy Policy
ETS price too low for LNG to crowd out coal in power
LNG import prices in Europe have dropped sharply but will still rely on a boost in carbon prices to compete with coal in power generation.
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