EU energy chief not keen on higher biofuel target
The EU’s energy chief for now he opposed to raising the bloc’s 10% biofuel target due to environmental concerns.
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EU Commission fears Spain’s RE subsidy stop will hurt investment
Spain’s decision to temporarily halt subsidies for new renewable energy projects will hurt investments in the industry, says EU Commission energy spokeswoman Marlene Holzer.
Stepping up EU renewable policy support
Stepping up to the next phase in policy support for renewable energy could save the EU EUR4bn of policy costs a year, said European renewables thinktank Ecofys.
EU law only to move on when shale gas goes into production
EU legislation can deal with shale gas exploration issues but may need to change once projects in the region go into production, finds new report.
The Arctic – gold rush tempered by harsh corporate realities
Experts estimate that the Arctic could hold around 25% of undiscovered oil and gas reserves and the fact that the ice is retreating means that the region could be set for rapid change and development as exploration, production and infrastructure will have an inevitable, irreversible impact.
The certainty of uncertainty
Ian McInness reflects on the recent developments in the Eurozone and further afield.
EU parliament expected to vote for intervention in EU ETS
Direct intervention on the EU carbon market is on the cards as European politicians expected to pass an amendment in the bloc’s parliament.
EC – Europe’s energy cost to rise until 2030
Europe’s energy costs are expected to rise until 2030. Renewables, nuclear and gas to play key roles in the region’s decarbonisation efforts.
Russia considering WTO challenge to EU energy regulations
EU’s third energy package may face WTO challenge by Russia as the latter joins the WTO.
Energy minister Shmatko – Russia-EU energy talks hit dead end
Talks hit dead end as Russia’s Gazprom opposes unbundling of gas pipeline infrastructure.
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