Articles tagged with "#Europe"

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Fossil fuel lobbying risks locking in gas, LNG dependence

Fossil fuel lobbying by major oil companies is skewing climate policy in Europe and risks locking in dependence on gas and LNG, a report claims.

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Should UK standing charges be abolished?

Customers incur standing charges even if they do not use any energy, which penalises low-income families and those who consume significantly less than average.

Trans Saharan pipeline

Trans-Saharan pipeline uncertain after coup: experts

The Trans-Saharan gas pipeline project connecting Nigerian and Algerian gas pipelines to Europe faces uncertainty due to political turmoil and sanctions following the Niger coup.

German wind

Oil majors’ uncapped bids in German wind auction spark concern

BP and TotalEnergies were the only successful bidders in a recent offshore German wind auction after offering billions of euros in ‘top up’ payments to the government. This has raised concerns that oil and gas majors will outbid utilities in forthcoming auctions with end-users ultimately footing the bill.

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Gas prices spike despite record high European gas storage

In spite of record high European gas storage levels, the continent is vulnerable to risky global LNG dynamics as winter approaches.

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German export credit agency slammed over fossil fuel finance

A new policy proposed in Germany would allow the national export credit agency to continue investing in fossil fuel projects.

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Gas demand could peak sooner than thought, research shows

The IEA recently revised down its gas demand forecast by 40 percent due to the war in Ukraine. Experts see a peak in gas demand just over the horizon.

hydrogen pipeline

Gulf-Europe hydrogen pipeline viable: study

A hydrogen pipeline from Gulf countries to Europe might represent one of the most cost competitive options on the table amid targets to import 10 million tonnes of the fuel to Europe by 2030 as part of energy transition targets, experts said.

UK wind power hits milestone but challenges remain

A study by Imperial College London says that for the first time UK wind power provided the country with more electricity than gas.

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France tackles building decarbonization

The French government has launched an ambitious public consultation to phase out fossil fuel heating in buildings and drive building decarbonization.

UK clean energy

Do Labour’s UK clean energy pledges add up?

The Labour Party leader Sir Kier Starmer has pledged to ban all new North Sea oil and gas developments, among measures aimed at boosting UK clean energy.

Swiss climate

Swiss climate law approved amid calls for faster renewable rollout

Switzerland made a step forward in tackling climate change as the country passed a Climate Law which sets the goal of achieving Swiss climate neutrality by 2050.

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline highly vulnerable: experts

The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project intends to supply gas to Morocco, 13 West African nations, and Europe, but experts have raised concerns about vulnerabilities based on its long timeline, funding issues, security, regional instability, and environmental and health impact.

gas heaters in Germany

Loophole may slow phaseout of gas heaters in Germany

Loopholes for ‘hydrogen-ready’ systems means the phase-out of gas heaters in Germany could take longer than many had hoped.

fossil fuels litigation

UK at high risk of fossil fuels litigation: experts

The UK Continental Shelf is at risk of significant fossil fuels litigation, due to a mismatch between promises and reality on net zero goals, conference delegates heard this week.

sustainable aviation fuels

Sustainable aviation fuels targets take off in EU

The EU has agreed binding targets for sustainable aviation fuels but concerns are mounting about fuel availability and rising prices for flight tickets.

Europe can replace Russian gas

Europe can replace Russian gas with renewables by 2028

A new report found that an ambitious plan for Europe to fully replace Russian gas in the next five years is “achievable and beneficial” to both energy security and the climate.

Russian gas

Russian gas to Europe may continue post-2030: Eurogas

Europe will likely continue to receive Russian gas in some form in the coming years, conference delegates heard.

LNG suppliers

LNG suppliers look to Europe as it faces gas dilemma: execs

Europe needs to make up its mind on whether it wants to be an “opportunistic” short-term buyer from LNG suppliers or whether it wants to provide long-term signals to investors, energy executives said.

European LNG

European LNG supply at risk on U.S. struggle: conference

European LNG buyers might not be able to secure all the LNG they need amid a widening disconnect between buyers and producers.