Regulation

United Kingdom

UK, EU Working Out Details of Energy Co-Operation

UK gas and electricity transmission system operators need to decide on new working arrangements with EU bodies following the UK's exit from the EU.

Joe Biden

President Biden’s Vision for the Power Sector

President Joe Biden brings a marked shift in U.S. energy policy priorities, with clean energy being central to his plan.

Market Analysis

Ten Renewable Energy Trends to Watch in 2021

Even after Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on almost everything else, the new year begins with surging growth for renewable energy.

China

China to Launch Carbon Emissions Trading Scheme Next Month

The ministry issued rules on Tuesday allowing provincial governments to set pollution caps for big power businesses for the first time.

Iran

Strait of Hormuz: The World's Most Important Oil Artery

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps seized a South Korean-flagged tanker in Gulf waters and detained its crew, amid tensions between Tehran and Seoul over Iranian…

Oil Pipeline

US Congress Authorizes New Nord Stream 2 Sanctions

The sanctions aim to derail construction of the remaining offshore portion of Russian state-controlled Gazprom's near-complete 55bn m³/yr Nord Stream 2.

South Korea

Iran Seizes UAE-Bound Chemical Tanker

Iran has seized a UAE-bound chemical tanker in the strait of Hormuz, further stoking already heightened tensions in the Mideast Gulf.

Energy Subsidies

Serbia Issues Guidelines for Draft Law on Renewable Energy

The first law on renewable energy sources in Serbia will regulate premiums for new renewable energy capacities, the introduction of auctions, subsidies for smal…

Energy Subsidies

Serbia to Spend EUR 1 million on Subsidies for Electric, Hybrid Vehicles

In order to reduce air pollution, purchases of electric and hybrid vehicles will be subsidized with EUR 1 million in 2021.

Electricity Trade

Energoatom Accepts Need for Fixed Power Prices

Ukrainian nuclear power plant operator Energatom says it understands the urgent decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers on 28 December to extend regulations …

Market Analysis

Wood Mackenzie’s Top Ten Predictions for Energy in 2021

Wood Mackenzie analysts on what we should expect in energy in the coming year, from oil markets to solar costs and coal exports to EVs.

Electric Car

China Cuts Subsidies on NEVs for Healthier Development

China will cut subsidies on new energy vehicles starting Friday to promote the healthy development of the industry, said a circular posted on the official websi…

United States

Biden to Rescind Trump's Last-Minute Rulemaking

President-elect Joe Biden plans to act quickly upon taking office to block pending regulations issued by his predecessor and to rescind executive orders issued …

Electric Car

Govt Announces New Electric Vehicle Policy for Four Wheelers

The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved the new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy for four wheelers.

South Korea

South Korea Plans To Downsize Nuclear & Coal While Quadrupling Renewables By 2034

South Korean President Moon Jae-in previously committed to moving away from nuclear power and toward renewable energy.