Netherlands shifts further away from gas
The Dutch government dealt a blow to the gas industry with plans to phase out gas for heating and support CCS for industry rather than energy producers.
3 January 2018
German gas import dependence expected to grow
Germany’s dependence on gas imports is growing as the share of domestic production and coal in the country’s energy mix shrinks.
20 December 2017
Total-Engie deal shows value in US upstream assets
Total’s acquisition of Engie’s LNG assets shows it has confidence in the sector, analysts say.
23 November 2017
Court ruling puts Groningen under more pressure
Legal challenges could mean output from the Netherlands’ giant gas field will be forced down even further, experts say.
16 November 2017
COP23: regional pledges outpace national ambitions
Regional governments in some countries have been increasingly active on climate change, outpacing national ambitions.
14 November 2017
COP23 talks to focus on bridging financial divide
Countries are not making enough progress in the area of climate finance, delegates at the COP23 summit in Bonn heard this week.
8 November 2017
IMO emissions strategy to boost LNG as marine fuel
The International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt stricter GHG targets in April that could increase the uptake of LNG in shipping.
1 November 2017
‘War on coal’ to continue at COP23
The UK and Canada are spearheading an attempt to phase out coal that looks set to gain ground at the upcoming UN climate summit.
27 October 2017
Spain boosts LNG imports to cover power demand
Low reservoir levels have cut Spain’s hydropower output, forcing it to import more LNG. And the extra demand could persist if the winter is cold.
20 October 2017
Italian court rejects TAP challenge
Italy's Constitutional Court has rejected Puglia's claims against the construction of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, but opposition remains.
11 October 2017
EVs need gas-powered range extenders – engineer
CNG-powered range extenders could be a perfect fit for electric vehicles, which are still hindered by weak battery performance, an engineer developing the technology says.
4 October 2017
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
Norwegian election gives boost to gas producers
The results of Norway’s parliamentary elections provide a signal of stability to exploration companies in the region.
14 September 2017
Poland-Lithuania interconnector pushed back to 2021
The delayed startup to the planned GIPL pipeline gives Poland the chance to prepare for the entry of Lithuanian gas to its market.
7 September 2017
Balticconnector to open up Finnish gas market
Finland is preparing its gas market for more competition as the Balticconnector pipeline project advances.
1 September 2017
Competition rising between Europe’s storage operators
Oversupply in the gas storage market has caused prices to fall, increasing competition between European storage sites.
24 August 2017
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
Germany lacks strategy for heating sector transition
Berlin is dragging its feet in planning the decarbonisation of Germany’s heating sector, putting the country’s climate targets at risk.
11 August 2017
Range extenders offer chance for gas in transport
CNG-powered range extenders could offer gas a slice in the future of the transport sector.
2 August 2017
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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