EU Energy Policy
EU Energy Policy
NGVs left in the dust by electric competition
The window of opportunity for NGVs to operate as a bridge from oil-fuelled to electric vehicles is fast disappearing.
22 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
Germany puts energy debate on hold
German parties are split over their future energy plans but seem to be avoiding discussing it until after the election.
22 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
EU to help fund Polish gas pipeline
The EU will award a €79 million grant to part-fund the construction of the 130 km-long Zdzieszowice-Wrocław pipeline in southwest Poland.
21 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
Europe far off 2030 emissions target – Court of Auditors
Europe must overcome a number of obstacles to reach its climate targets for 2030 and 2050, according to the EU’s budgetary control watchdog.
19 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
EU closes in on ETS reform, but Brexit remains a risk
Progress is being made towards reforming the EU Emissions Trading System, but Brexit poses a risk to future trust in the scheme.
15 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
More investment needed in Irish supply security – industry exec
Ireland and Northern Ireland need more investment to address security of supply, the CEO of the Electricity Association of Ireland has said.
13 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
EU braces for first winter of gas ‘solidarity law’
New rules obliging EU countries to share gas in emergency situations will apply from this winter following a vote in the European Parliament.
13 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
German power price surge spells good news for CCGT
German power prices have been beating expectations in recent weeks, but this spike is not expected to last.
11 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
Bull run in EU carbon prices takes market by surprise
The prospect of an early agreement on ETS reform following statements by Germany and France caused allowance prices to climb this week.
8 September 2017
EU Energy Policy
Gas sector awaits EU review of energy finance
The gas industry is holding its breath ahead of the European Commission’s review of sustainable finance in energy.
31 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
Polish law change marks new setback for renewables
Poland is reducing subsidies for existing wind farm operators, threatening the country’s renewables growth potential.
24 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
EU emission limits cloud outlook for coal plants
Stricter EU limits on airborne pollutants mean many of Europe’s coal-fired power plants face an uncertain future.
21 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
Better TSO coordination needed to boost power trading
Underused interconnector capacity in the European power market will need to be addressed if the region seeks a Single Energy Market.
18 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
EC clears Brookfield’s stake in UK power company
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control over FHHGL by Canadian global asset manager Brookfield and French energy company Engie.
16 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
EU and Switzerland move closer to linking carbon markets
The European Commission has adopted two proposals to finalise an agreement with Switzerland on linking the EU’s ETS with the Swiss version of the scheme.
16 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
Gas market upswing good news for Greek hub plans
Strong investor interest in its grid operator and rising demand are favourable signs for Greece's ambition of becoming a regional gas hub.
16 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
Traders push power TSOs to boost cross-border capacity
Europe’s TSOs are holding back too much capacity at electricity interconnection points, critics say.
14 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
Brussels OKs Czech support scheme for alternative transport
The European Commission has found that Czech plans to support building a network of refuelling and recharging stations for low-emission vehicles is in line with EU state aid rules
11 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
Brexit to remove right to sue government if it misses green targets
UK citizens will lose the right to sue the government for failing to meet climate targets after the country leaves the EU.
11 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
US sanctions bill on Russia rattles Brussels
A new law that could enforce stricter US sanctions against Russia has unsettled Brussels, which sees it as a threat to European energy security.
4 August 2017
EU Energy Policy
Shorter BRUA may hit supply diversity/Black Sea gas
Hungary’s proposal to stop the BRUA pipeline from extending into Austria could keep it from helping with supply diversity in the region.
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