No energy to waste: we can’t forgo innovative storage technologies [Promoted content] on 29/09/23
The right mix of short and long-duration storage is key to answering the challenges ahead while phasing out fossil-fuel solutions. All innovative technologies should be considered for tenders, contingent upon a mandatory requirement: the demonstration of a high technology readiness level. Investments in France’s EDF could top €20bn per year, minister says on 29/09/23
French power giant EDF's future investments could exceed €20 billion per year, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, the country's energy transition minister, said on Thursday (28 September), adding that the exact level was the subject of discussion. Green transition: French SMEs cry for help amid ‘regulatory tsunami’ on 29/09/23
French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are ready fight climate change as long as there is no “regulatory tsunami”, the French Federation of SMEs warned ahead of introduction of the EU’s new extra-financial reporting requirements. Bulgaria will continue using Russian oil for as long as possible on 29/09/23
The Bulgarian parliament abandoned its intention to ban the import of Russian oil by the end of this year and decided that this should happen by the end of October 2024. Industry will use CCS where it makes the best business sense on 29/09/23
Europe’s net-zero goals will almost certainly not be achieved without significant deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, writes Chris Davies. Suggesting that use of CCS should be limited even before it has begun is hardly the best way to solve the climate crisis, he argues. Time is running out for an effective EUDR [Promoted content] on 28/09/23
In Europe and in countries where coffee, cocoa, rubber, soy, palm oil, wood, beef and leather are produced, supply chain actors are busy preparing for the upcoming European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)... Or they should be. Belgium prepares harbours for massive green hydrogen imports on 28/09/23
Belgium has launched a call for proposals to prepare its ports to import massive amounts of green hydrogen as part of its efforts to become a 'hydrogen gateway', Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten announced. Grid fees remain key sticking point as EU finalises hydrogen rules on 28/09/23
As the European Union finalises its hydrogen and gas rulebook, key issues remain on how to remunerate network operators for building and maintaining Europe’s future hydrogen grid. Unveiling corporate influence in climate policy: A call for genuine leadership on 28/09/23
Wopke Hoekstra's proposed appointment as the next EU Climate Commissioner risks undermining the bloc's Green Deal, argues Anja Hazekamp. Alleviating energy poverty – with fossil fuels? on 28/09/23
To combat energy poverty, governments should direct funding to energy efficiency options and clean technologies that offer a structural solution to rising energy bills, rather than supporting fossil fuel heating, writes Vlasios Oikonomou.
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