Regulation

Energy Infrastructure

Biden Pledges $2T in Clean Energy and Infrastructure Spending

“We’re not just going to tinker around the edges,” says the Democratic candidate, promising “historic investments” in solar, wind, batteries and transmissi…

Energy Security

Japanese Policy Still Focussed on Long-Term Energy Security

No formal change to existing policy has been announced.

Offshore Wind Power

German Federal Council Calls for 30 GW of Offshore Wind by 2035, Rapid EEG Reform

German Federal Council (Bundesrat) has called for the country's offshore wind ambitions to be raised, with a target for 2035 to be set at 30 GW.

Coal Trade

Germany Passes 2038 Coal Exit Law with Compensation

Germany has passed legislation to end coal-fired power generation by 2038 at the latest and agreed on a shutdown schedule for individual lignite power plants.

Development of policies and regulations

General procurement notice for Development of policies and regulations for engendering energy sector

Power Construction

Srpska Adopts New Law on Electricity in Line with EU's Third Energy Package

The National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska has adopted a new law on electricity.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Austria Boosts EV and Charge Point Subsidies

The Austrian government is increasing purchase premiums and subsidies for charging infrastructure for zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles from 1 July.

India: Amendments to the Electricity Act Should Have Consent of States

Amending the Central Electricity Act 2003 is an attempt by the government to change the course of policy direction and its implementation in the power sector.

Irish Green Leader Appointed Energy Minister

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has been appointed Energy Minister in the newly-formed Irish coalition government.

Africa Energy

Algerian Government to Establish National Energy Council 

Algeria will soon take a new step forward in the energy industry.

Crude Oil

Equatorial Guinea Adopts New Petroleum Regulation

Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons has announced the adoption of the new Regulation of Petroleum Operations Regulation.

Crude Oil

Suriname Awaits New President, New Oil Policy

Suriname's president Desi Bouterse has conceded defeat in the emerging oil producer's 25 May parliamentary elections, two days after the country's electoral cou…

Biobattery

UK's Environmental Groups Urge Policymakers to End Biomass Subsidies

Environmental advocacy groups in the UK have launched a campaign to end government biomass subsidies.

EV Market

Greece Introduces Subsidies for Electric Vehicles of EUR 100 Million

The Greek government has secured EUR 100 million for subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles.

Wind Power Project

Vietnam Extends Feed-in Tariffs for Wind Projects to 2023

An auction system is being mulled over to replace FiTs after 2023.