Latest news
EIB approves EU 80m in funding for geothermal in East Africa
As part of a wider funding package of EUR 4.1 billion to accelerate renewable energy investment, support COVID-19 economic resilience by backing private sector investment, improve sustainable transport and upgrade schools and social housing, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a special package on renewable energy.
read more... 22/06/2021
EU industry hands Brussels headache over carbon border levy
Brussels policymakers, about to unveil the world's first carbon border levy, are caught between industry demands to twin it with free carbon permits worth billions of euros, and analysts' warnings that doing so could expose the EU to legal challenges at the WTO.
read more... 22/06/2021
Only EVs for Audi: No new internal combustion cars after 2026
German luxury carmaker plans to end production of new internal combustion engine models by the end of 2026, German media reported on Monday quoting company’s CEO Markus Duesmann.
read more... 22/06/2021
Daily (21.06.2021): CO2 prices gained 2% on Friday, tracking stronger energy markets
Crude oil prices increased on Friday, lifted by favorable outlooks for black gold demand. Despite a stronger US dollar and renewed Covid-19 concerns, Brent oil edged 0.6% higher at $73.51 a barrel, and WTI crude rose by 0.8% to $71.64 a barrel.
read more... 21/06/2021
Australia rejects $36 bln wind, solar, hydrogen project
The Australian government has rejected plans for a $36 billion wind, solar and hydrogen project in a remote area of Western Australia, leaving what would have been one of the world's largest green energy projects in limbo for now.
read more... 21/06/2021