Energy Policy
Europe needs every clean energy tool it can get to deliver net-zero
Remaining steadfast in its commitment to addressing climate change, the European Union is in the midst of an unprecedented transformation to meet climate and...
Columns
Energy crisis prompts SMEs to boost renewables, energy savings
The energy crisis, high prices and threat of supply disruption following Russia’s war against Ukraine has prompted many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to...
Energy
Boosting energy efficiency to help Greece reach EU emission targets
To tackle its ambitious sustainability goals, the European Union has embarked on what it calls a Renovation Wave Strategy to improve the energy performance...
Energy
Energy supply giants Azerbaijan & Kazakhstan mull green economy options
Azerbaijan will continue being a reliable exporter of traditional energy sources to Europe but the South Caucasus nation plans to also advance the development...
Energy
Astana International Forum addresses climate change, energy security, green transition
As many countries are planning sustainability and decarbonization strategies to meet climate targets, Kazakhstan, one of the world’s largest energy producers, wants to be...
Energy
UK eyes energy security, increasing supplies amid stronger ties with Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan can play a special role in energy security in the new global environment, considering Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and transition to a green...
Op-Eds & Guest Contributors
Spain’s solution to the current high energy prices may end up costing it dearly
The announcement in mid-May by the Spanish Minister of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, that Spain and Portugal have reached a “political agreement” with the European...
Energy
Energy-strapped Germany sets ambitious 30 GW offshore wind target by 2030
Germany, which has been struggling to fill its massive energy gap following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and reduction of natural gas deliveries, is planning...
Energy
Georgia, Romania mull Black Sea undersea power cable to supply CEE Europe
Georgia, which is a transit country for oil and gas routes, is spearheading efforts to launch a very ambitious project that would create a corridor for green energy from the Caspian to the Balkans and CEE.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan planning to launch green energy exports to Europe
Azerbaijan, which is already a main exporter of oil and gas, plans to develop its renewable energy potential, especially offshore wind in the Caspian...
Energy
In Davos, philanthropists back $3 tln initiative for climate & nature
A new global initiative will fund and grow new and existing public, private and philanthropic partnerships to help unlock $3 trillion in financing to reach net zero, reverse nature loss and restore biodiversity by 2050.
Energy
Is “cable diplomacy” shaping energy policy in the Mediterranean & Middle East?
The transition towards a carbon neutral economy has become a priority for many governments around the world. Using the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals...
Energy
BMW tests green hydrogen, but holds steady combustion engines
German auto manufacturer BMW still relies on combustion engines, but the future for cars in cities is electric, according to the company's Vice President Peter Lehnert.
Africa
COP27 focuses on climate financing for developing nations
The COP27 U.N. climate summit, which kicked off on November 6 in Egypt, may reach a more concrete agreement this year as various climate...
Op-Eds & Guest Contributors
Could there be dark days ahead for buyers of solar panels?
A landmark ruling is casting a shadow over Europe’s booming solar industry with manufacturers and buyers of solar panels facing a potential stand-off over...
Renewables
REPowerEU strives to end dependence on Russian energy, tackle climate crisis
Responding to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission presented on May 18 the REPowerEU...
Energy
Central Asian countries boost green energy transition
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – Kazakhstan’s government has set an ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emission by 2060, planning to gradually reduce its reliance on coal,...
Poland
Polish aid for expansion of LG Chem’s electric vehicles battery plant gets EU nod
Poland's €95 million measure in favour of LG Chem Group is in line with EU State aid rules, the European Commission competition chief on...
Energy
MEPs want more environmental and social ambition for batteries
The European Parliament is ready to negotiate with EU governments on the final shape of the new rules governing the entire battery product life...
Bulgaria
Bulgaria to accelerate green energy transition
Akuo has announced that it has successfully secured the refinancing of a portfolio of five operational hydroelectric power plants in Bulgaria with a capacity...
Energy
EBRD inks MoU with Egypt to guide national hydrogen strategy
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed on March 7 a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable...
Energy
Poland to construct new wind farm at Zelechowo
Poland plans to develop, construct and operate a new 56MW wind farm at Zelechowo in Poland with the support from a loan of PLN...
Energy
Italy’s ENI inaugurates its second wind farm in Kazakhstan
Italian energy major ENI, through its local renewable subsidiary Arm Wind LLP, inaugurated on March 2 the Badamsha 2 Wind Farm located in the...
Energy
How more sustainable ECB policies help fighting climate change and inflation
In the last months, inflation has risen sharply with price increases among many sectors. Business and citizens have been used to low inflation rates...
Energy
EU advances sustainable transport, energy and climate connectivity in Western Balkans
The European Commission unveiled on February 25 a substantial €3.2 billion investment package to support 21 transport, digital, climate and energy connectivity projects in...
Energy
Kazakhstan to enhance foreign investment
Kazakhstan’s open-door policy to foreign investment remains the Central Asian republic’s strategic priority, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told the Foreign Investor Council’s Meeting on February...
Energy
EU-Norway to enhance climate, energy cooperation
A delegation of the Norwegian government led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store with European Commission President President Ursula von der Leyen and with...
Energy
New European Battery Academy to boost skills for fast-growing battery ecosystem
Despite the pandemic and significant supply disruptions, the European Union has continued to make headway in establishing an innovative, sustainable and globally competitive battery...
Energy
EU Parliament approves greener road charging rules to cut C02 emissions
Under the new rules adopted by the European Parliament on February 17, road charges for trucks will move from time-based to distance-based charging, making...
Energy
MEPs call for quick deployment of offshore renewables to meet EU emission targets
Members of the European Parliament set out their recommendations on how to deploy offshore wind energy in Europe more quickly, as a means to...
Energy
EU to support Kazakhstan’s modernization
At a meeting of Kazakhstan’s Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi with ambassadors from EU Member States, the diplomats reiterated their interest in...
Energy
Slovenia to decarbonize steel industry
Facilitating the transition towards a low-carbon economy the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is participating in Slovenian Steel Group’s (SIJ Group) €230...
Energy
Mongolia advances renewable energy resources through a green hydrogen project
Mongolia is attractive for deploying green hydrogen production and more renewable energy projects can be developed in the Central Asian region, Elixir Energy Managing...
Energy
Despite heavy imports, France still biggest electricity exporter in Europe
France maintained its position as the biggest net exporter of power in Europe in the second half of 2021, despite an extreme reliance on...
Energy
MEPs want tougher EU rules for design and disposal of battery production
Members of the European Parliament said on February 11 new measures for batteries are crucial for the transition to a circular and climate-neutral economy...
Energy
EU, US discuss energy security as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise
The United States will do everything it can to help ease any disruptions to Europe’s energy supply, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said...
Energy
EIB finances sustainable transport, renewable energy
The European Investment Bank (EIB) - the financial arm of the EU - approved on February 2 plans to further strengthen the EIB Group’s...
Energy
Sefcovic: Europe needs to mobilize financing for battery raw materials projects
Europe needs to streamline and accelerate existing permitting procedures for raw materials, while complying with the highest environmental and social standards, EU Commission Vice-President...
Energy
EU, US committed to accelerating the global transition to clean energy
The European Union and the United States are jointly committed to Europe's energy security and sustainability and to accelerating the global transition to clean...
Africa
EU-Africa to tackle climate change, energy, infrastructure challenges
Ahead of the EU-African Union summit, European Council President Charles Michel participated via video link in a debate on climate and energy in the...
Azerbaijan
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power breaks ground on first and largest wind project in Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Energy and ACWA Power held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 14 for the 240 MW wind power plant with an...
Africa
TotalEnergies joins Masdar and Siemens Energy to develop green hydrogen
Dubai-based renewable energy major Masdar announced on January 19 that TotalEnergies is adding its expertise in the energy sector to a Masdar-led initiative focused...
Energy
Scotland awards massive seabed rights for wind farms in North Sea
The Crown Estate Scotland announced on January 17 the results of the ScotWind seabed tender, after receiving 74 bids for the 15 areas that...
Denmark
Orsted and Liquid Wind invest in e-methanol project in Sweden
Planning a major investment into green fuels, Danish energy giant Orsted and Liquid Wind AB have reached an agreement, under which Orsted will acquire...
Energy
First plant in Europe to produce copper foil for EV batteries gets EBRD funding
Eager to reduce Europe's reliance on China for materials for batteries, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on January 10 the...
Energy
Enel and Italy’s Fire and Rescue Service to boost safety, environmental protection
Italian energy major Enel and the country’s national fire department signed on January 4 a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening collaboration to protect...
Belgium
EU taxonomy: No greenwashing of environment damaging activities
The introduction of the taxonomy is a great success for us Greens, future-oriented companies and civil society forces working on it for years. But...
Energy
The Year of Good Energy?
The Covid pandemic, geopolitics, climate change, energy and the economy are likely to be key issues in 2022.“What we have to have when we’re...
Austria
Austrian scheme to support electricity production from renewables gets EU nod
An Austrian aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources complies with EU State aid rules, the EU’s antitrust chief said on December...
Belgium
EU endorses new climate, environmental protection and energy guidelines for state aid
The European Commission’s College of Commissioners endorsed on December 21 the new Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy (CEEAG). The...
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