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EU plans early carbon market auctions from July

The European Union plans to conduct early carbon market auctions, starting from July, to raise extra funds to help countries quit Russian gas and cut emissions, the European Commission said on Monday evening.

read more... 28/03/2023

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Nuclear not ‘strategic’ for EU decarbonisation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined limits to EU backing for nuclear power under the bloc’s Net-Zero Industry Act, which seeks to support home-made production of clean technologies like batteries and solar panels.

read more... 27/03/2023

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Daily (24.03.2023): European carbon prices reached their highest intraday level in six days on Thursday amid continued compliance purchase and persistent buying

Oil prices ended a run of three consecutive bullish days on Thursday, dragged down by statements from the U.S. Energy Secretary, who postponed purchases of crude to rebuild U.S. strategic reserves until at least next year. Thus, Brent crude fell by 1% to $75.91 a barrel.

read more... 24/03/2023

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EC demands more transparency around carbon offsets in greenwashing crackdown

The European Commission will require companies to provide details on the origination and methodologies of the carbon credits it is using, according to its new proposal aimed at countering greenwashing and misleading environmental claims.

read more... 24/03/2023

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Daily (23.03.2023): European carbon prices hovered around the 90€ level for most of the day on Wednesday as traders anticipated the expiration of the March contract

Oil prices rose for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and data showing a rebound in U.S. demand for refined products. Thus, Brent crude rose by 2% to $75.32 a barrel.

read more... 23/03/2023

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