Europe

Nigeria

Game Changing $1.3BN Funding for Nigerian Green Energy Project Launched

Image: PixabayUnder the Team Europe Initiative (TEI), the European Union (EU) has launched a $1.35 billion Nigerian Green Energy Project.The project is meant to…

Some European Gigafactory Projects ‘Revising Plans’

Some anticipated lithium-ion battery gigafactory projects in Europe are quietly revising their plans and may not open at all, according to the head of energy st…

Natural Gas

Norway Ramps up Natural Gas Production to Combat Energy Crisis

Norway’s authorities have approved applications from operators to boost production from several gas fields, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy said…

Natural Gas

“Total Halt of Russian Energy Exports to Europe Could Put UK’s Energy Security at Risk”

Europe could face a ‘severe recession’ if Vladimir Putin turns off the gas flows, according to a report

EU

EU Plans Hydrogen Deal With Namibia as It Pulls Away From Russian Energy

The European Union is planning a deal with Namibia to support the country's nascent green hydrogen sector and boost its own imports of the fuel, EU and Namibian…

Smart Meter

US and EU Declare Hopes for 1.5MN European Smart Thermostats

A joint statement released by US President Biden and European Commission President Von Der Leyen saw the two announce their mutual goals of deploying at least 1…

Geothermal Power Plant

Slovakia Makes EU Funds Available for Geothermal Exploration Drilling

With the new European funding program, Slovakia has made EU funds available for geothermal exploration drilling, thus addressing the riskiest phase of developme…

Electric Car

Hydrovolt: Europe’s Largest Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Plant

Hydrovolt, Europe's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling plant, has begun operations in Norway. With a clean and innovative approach, it expects to r…

Smart Meter

Smart Metering – Next Steps in Europe

Smart metering still has some way to go in Europe, likely to reach the 80% threshold penetration for electricity only around 2025.

Germany

King Coal Makes Comeback in Europe

Old King Coal could make a comeback in some of Europe's biggest power markets as governments ponder emergency measures designed to build up gas storage as Russi…

EU

Europe Brings Forward New Gas Storage Rules Ahead of Looming Winter Shortage

Under the new rules, the EU states will ensure their gas storage facilities are filled before winter

Natural Gas

IEA: Europe Will Have to Cut Gas Usage By Nearly One-Third

In the first quarter of next year, the countries of the European Union will have to cut their usage of natural gas by up to 30% in preparation for a complete st…

LNG

Germany, Canada in Talks Over LNG Terminal for Export to Europe

Germany is in talks with Canada over options to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe via a terminal on Canada's east coast

Poland

Poland and Germany Best Placed for Gas-To-Coal Switch

European countries cited as best equipped as continent cuts its dependency on Russian gas, according to a report by ING’s macroeconomics team

Net Zero Emission

Fight Over Funding Threatens EU Deal on New Climate Laws

A dispute over how to shield poorer citizens from European Union policies to put a price on pollution is threatening to prevent the bloc's countries from agreei…