Europe

Crude Oil

Abu Dhabi Crude to Head to Europe, Replace Russian Oil

A shipping unit of France's TotalEnergies has provisionally chartered a tanker to load Abu Dhabi crude in early May for Europe, the first such shipment in two y…

Solar Power Plant

Europe's Biggest Solar Power Plant in Turkiye to Meet Power Needs of 2M

When fully operational, Karapinar solar power plant will have 1,350 megawatt capacity.

Crude Oil

EU Prepares ‘Smart Sanctions’ on Russia

The European Union is preparing “smart sanctions” against Russian oil imports, The Times says, citing the European Commission’s executive vice-president, Val…

LNG

Europe to Emerge as Asia’s Competitor in the LNG Market: Analyst

Europe could emerge as Asia’s direct competitor in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market as it looks to import from non-Russian LNG supply amidst the war in U…

Offshore Wind Power

Rystad Energy: Europe to Break Offshore Wind Capacity Records

New offshore wind capacity additions in Europe are poised to hit a record high this year, topping 4 GW for the first time and more than doubling additions seen …

Smart Meter

Comment: It Is Time for Smart Meters to Get Smart

Smart meter use must be optimised with an additional layer of ‘smartness’, says Laurent Schmitt, head of utilities and European developments at dcbel.

Offshore Wind Power

2022 Will Be a Record-Breaking Year for Offshore Wind Energy in Europe

In 2022, for the first time ever, Europe is set to install more than four gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in a single year.

EU

EU Renewable Hydrogen Law Coming in May

The European Commission aims to publish technical legislation defining renewable hydrogen on 18 May.

Wind Power Project

SSE Buys European Onshore Wind Projects From Siemens Gamesa

SSE PLC on Wednesday said it is buying a platform for developing onshore wind power projects from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.

Energy Transition

Chevron, Suncor and Other North American Energy Giants Sharply Lag European Rivals in ‘Green Transition’ Scorecard

Japanese and Thai energy concerns push North American companies out of the top 10, BloombergNEF report shows.

Crude Oil

German Industry Fears Immediate Russian Gas Ban

As Europe continues to consider a ban on Russian energy exports, German business and unions are joining forces in opposition.

Russian Federation

New EU Sanctions on Russia to Target Sberbank, Commission Head Tells Paper

The European Union’s forthcoming sanctions on Russia will target banks, in particular Sberbank (SBER.MM), as well as oil, the head of the European Commission U…

Nuclear Power Plant

How Do Nuclear Power Plants Work?

Nuclear energy has become the single largest source of low-carbon electricity in Europe, which is predicted to retain and enhance its installed capacity between…

Nuclear Power Plant

Why Europe Could Be Heading for a "Nuclear Renaissance" with Energy Prices at Record Highs

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has sent gas and power prices soaring. Alex Rankine explains why Europe could be heading for a "nuclear renaissance".

Gas and Power Prices Continue to Soar Due to Ukraine Conflict

Sky-high wholesale gas prices in Europe reached record levels in the first quarter this year as a result of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, according t…