The EIB has signed a €100 million financing agreement with Dutch-owned TSO TenneT
14 August 2018The European Commission has approved the inclusion of a new CHP plant in a Polish scheme to support high-efficiency cogeneration.
13 August 2018
Environmental Policy
European utilities with high exposure to renewables and nuclear are gaining from the rise in power, gas and carbon prices.
13 August 2018
Market Legislation
A proposed law on offshore production in Romania is the latest example of how countries in Southeast Europe self-sabotage their desire to become regional hubs.
10 August 2018
Country Profiles
France’s nuclear phase-out may not be as ambitious as first planned, but the coming renewables boom and decline of coal could increase the operating hours of flexible CCGTs.
10 August 2018Germany's shift to renewables could offer coal and gas a chance to profit in the near term.
8 August 2018Some EU member states need to take further steps to meet the deadline for implementation of the Network Code on Gas Balancing of Transmission Networks.
6 August 2018
Investment & Finance
The European Commission has increased pressure on EU member states to terminate bilateral investment treaties, which could lead to weaker investor protection under the Energy Charter Treaty.
6 August 2018The European Commission has ruled that Greece’s planned market to remunerate flexible electricity generation capacity is in line with EU state aid rules
30 July 2018
Market Legislation
Brussels is laying the groundwork to offer more funding to LNG import projects – mainly for sourcing supplies from the United States.
30 July 2018
Energy Security
The ongoing heatwave in Europe is a reminder that supply shortages can happen during summer and that flexible generation is needed as a back-up.
26 July 2018Qatar remains the largest supplier of LNG to European countries, but other suppliers hold larger shares in some markets.
25 July 2018
Environmental Policy
The gas industry is holding its breath as prices for carbon allowances continue to rise towards fuel switching levels.
23 July 2018The European Commission has referred Germany and Hungary to the EU Court of Justice for failing to comply with rules under the Third Energy Package.
20 July 2018The commissioning dates for almost half of PCI projects in the gas and power sectors have been delayed by one or two years.
18 July 2018
Energy Security
Brussels is hopeful US LNG will play a key role in strengthening Europe’s security of supply, but there are few signs yet the US will gain a significant market share in the region.
17 July 2018The EU is supporting key energy infrastructure projects by providing $57.3 million of funding
17 July 2018
Environmental Policy
Ireland’s plans to turn away from fossil fuels have left hope for gas, highlighting the power of effective advocacy.
13 July 2018The EU has prolonged sanctions against Russia for a further six months.
6 July 2018
Environmental Policy
National capacity payments could be the only way for Poland’s utilities to keep their coal-fired power plants in profit.
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