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U.K. Poised to Become Net Energy Exporter to Europe in Near Future
Although the UK currently imports around 7% of its electricity from Europe, the tables are going to be turned soon, partly due to the on-going establishment of new links to the continent. Aiming to quadruple offshore wind capacity this decade, the UK could have excess power to send through those transmission lines. Consequently, the UK could become a net energy exporter to Europe in five years.
read more... 09/06/2021
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World's coal producers now planning more than 400 new mines
The world’s coal producers are currently planning as many as 432 new mine projects with 2.28 billion tonnes of annual output capacity, research published on Thursday showed, putting targets for slowing global climate change at risk.
read more... 03/06/2021
Germany shortlists 62 hydrogen projects with 2 GW capacity for IPCEI state aid
Germany has shortlisted 62 hydrogen production and infrastructure projects as Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI), the energy ministry said May 28.
read more... 31/05/2021
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German gas capacity fees to fall next year
Germany's gas system operators have published transport capacity fees applicable from 1 January 2022, which would fall from those set for October-December 2021, the first three months of the planned joint Germany VTP (Trading Hub Europe) market area.
read more... 28/05/2021
G7 countries agree to accelerate coal phase-out
Climate ministers from G7 countries have committed to "further accelerate the transition away from unabated coal capacity" and agreed to end the financing of coal-fired plants overseas, according to a statement issued today.
read more... 24/05/2021