Europe

Nuclear Policy

Reconsider Nuclear Shutdowns to Cut Gas Imports, IEA Tells EU

The IEA has set out a ten-point plan that could enable the European Union to reduce its imports of natural gas from Russia by more than one-third within a year,…

Nuclear Power Plant

Europe's Largest Nuclear Power Plant on Fire After Russian Attack

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the largest of its kind in Europe, was on fire early on Friday after an attack by Russian troops.

Natural Gas

European Gas Rally Continues with Focus on Sanctions on Russia

European natural gas surged for a fourth day as the market continues to focus on sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

Wind Farm

CPP Investments Supports Renewable Power Capital’s New Investments in European Onshore Renewables

Renewable Power Capital (RPC) entering the Swedish market with 100% acquisition of onshore wind farm from OX2

Europe Looks for Alternatives to Russian Energy

As fighting raged across Ukraine over the weekend, western countries moved quickly to disrupt Russia’s links to the global economy.

Natural Gas

Europe Can Survive Next Winter Without Russian Gas

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the need for Europe to improve its energy security by reducing its reliance on Russian gas.

Oil & Gas Supply

ADX Energy Increases Austrian Oil and Gas Production

Europe-focused ADX Energy has increased oil and gas output from its Gaiselberg and Zistersdorf fields by 25 per cent in the Vienna Basin, Austria.

Wind Turbine

Satellite Outage Knocks out Thousands of Enercon’s Wind Turbines

Remote control of 5,800 wind turbines knocked out. Enercon says disruption coincided with Russian invasion. Says working with providers to resolve problem.Germa…

Offshore Wind Power

Back to overview Scottish Offshore Wind Farm to Come Online Later Than Planned

The full commissioning of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm offshore Scotland has been postponed until 2024 due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic both …

Energy Investment

The Strategic Importance of Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

Enlit Europe spoke to Christopher de Vere Walker, Director of SEEPX Energy, geospatial data and infrastructural risk specialists with a focus on Russia, Ukrain…

Decarbonising Industry Can Be ‘Mission Possible and Profitable’

Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors of industry will take a programme of co-ordination, investment and policy on a scale not seen since Europe’s post-war recov…

Smart Meter

E.ON Reaches 100,000 Smart Meter Milestone in Germany

E.ON reports Germany’s smart meter rollout is still sluggish and the country is lagging others in Europe such as Sweden and the UK.

Natural Gas

How Europe Can Boost Energy Security and Reduce Its Reliance on Russian Gas

January is the cruellest month when it comes to European gas demand. It is now the end of February and the continent has almost a year to bolster its strategic …

LNG

Asian LNG Prices Surge on Ukraine Invasion, NS2 Halt

Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices surged more than 50% this week as they tracked a jump in European gas prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Tesla Opens Free Supercharging for all EVs in Areas Affected by Ukraine Invasion

Tesla has opened its Superchargers – for free charging – to all makes of electric cars in parts of Europe affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.