Gas must tackle growing trade barriers – EU

By Andreas Walstad 23 June 2016 10:54 GMT
Manufacturing solar panels in China. The EU considers Chinese solar to be subsidised. (PA) Manufacturing solar panels in China. The EU considers Chinese solar to be subsidised. (PA)

The global gas and power industry must shrug off increasing barriers to international trade if it is to expand to its full potential in the coming years, according to a study by the European Commission.

A commission report released this week found global protectionism is increasing, with the energy and raw materials sectors particularly exposed to trade barriers.