EU bets on US 'consultations' to save Russia pipeline
EU firms are betting that a non-binding “consultation” process on new US sanctions will stop their investment in a Russian gas pipeline from turning into a fiasco.
Column / Crude World
Why China and Russia will be best frenemies forever
Russia and China bond over anti-Western rhetoric and the shared interest of keeping the US at bay, but beyond that, there is little that binds Moscow and Beijing together.
Focus
Nordics consider alternative to EU emissions trading system
If the European emissions trading system is not reformed to work efficiently, a Nordic carbon price floor could be introduced to secure future green investments in the region.
News in Brief
- Greece expects first migrant returns next month
- Migrant surge noted on Greek islands
- EU and Poland lock horns on migrant quotas
- Net migration to UK drops 25%
- Germany asks EU to strengthen foreign takeover rules
- Poll shows tight race in Norway's upcoming elections
- Macron slams EU posted workers rules
- Air Berlin insolvency talks begin amid 'stitch-up' accusation
Ministers to reject minimum parking spaces for electric cars
The EU commission wants to increase the number of charging stations, to convince consumers to switch to electric cars.
Germany threatens US rift over Russia pipeline
Germany and Austria have urged the US not to impose sanctions on Nord Stream 2, a Russian gas pipeline, in stark terms that spoke of ending joint action on Ukraine.
EU fixes own mistake on 'confusing' energy labels
UPDATED: MEPs approved a new system to inform consumers about the energy efficiency of products. The most important change is abolishing the most recent change to a scale that goes up to A+++.
EU environment and science money moved to military fund
EU commission defends shifting money from research and energy baskets to defence fund, saying projects will not be delayed as a consequence.
Column / Crude World
Belarus nuclear plant: A disaster waiting to happen
Thirty one years after Chernobyl, Europe has a new nuclear problem on its hands, so why is Lithuania the only one raising the alarm?
US prevents G7 energy statement
The United States did not sign a joint statement at a G7 summit on energy because it did not want to include a reference to the Paris climate agreement.
Israel-EU gas pipeline to compete with Russia
Commission’s energy chief took swipe at competing Russian project, saying "North Stream ... adds nothing to security of supply".
Analysis
EU transport sector has a CO2 problem
Although car manufacturers are reaching their CO2 targets for their fleets, car usage has gone up in Germany, while the gap between lab results and actual fuel consumption has increased.
EU doing well in global energy ranking
The majority of countries in the top-20 of the Global Energy Architecture Performance Index are members of the European Union, with Switzerland leading the list.
Focus
Nordic energy boss wants to get rid of coal
Tackling climate change is a more important goal than phasing out nuclear power, says Pekka Lundmark, president and CEO of energy company Fortum.
German CO2 emissions up despite 'energy transition'
EU's largest member state emitted more CO2 last year than in 2015, but is still a "lighthouse" for the world due to its energy transition.
EU and Germany in talks on future of Russian pipeline
EU commissioner said energy laws should also apply to offshore parts of Russia's new gas pipeline, Nord Stream 2.
US officials seek 'story' to sway Trump on climate
US civil servants want to convince Trump that there is a good business case for sticking to the Paris climate deal, an EU official said.
EU and Gazprom closer to amicable deal
Gazprom's promises on EU fair pricing could end five-year old antitrust case despite difficult political climate.
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Latest News
- Russia targets UK activist via Interpol
- EU probe into VW loan remains opaque
- Estonia tests water for own virtual currency
- Terrorists do not sit still, and nor should we
- You can't escape that 'The Future is Europe'
- Poland vows legal battle on migrant quotas
- Refugees in limbo on Greek island
- UK to 'align' with EU on data protection
EU gives green light to Hungary's nuclear plant
The EU executive said that the controversial project cannot be financed solely on market conditions and needs state aid.
EU says US energy summits will continue
EU says yes, but sources in US department of energy cannot confirm that summits will continue.
Column / Crude World
Nordstream 2: Alternative pipeline facts
Arguments put forward by Nord Stream 2's Brussels lobbyist in defence of the Russian-led project are not consistent and ignore some basic facts.
Letter
Nord Stream 2 is incompatible with Energy Union
EU energy security is too important an issue for its main principles, such as diversification, to be empty slogans on paper.
Letter
Nord Stream 2 sets record straight
The choice of Nord Stream 2's logistics hub in Sweden was driven by the award-winning green logistics concept of the first Nord Stream project, and not by any political motivations.
Column / Crude World
Nord Stream 2: The elephant in the room
The European Commission should provide a thorough impact assessment of Nord Stream 2, a project that appears to go against all of its Energy Union objectives.
Analysis
Energy Union report provides little evidence of progress
European Commission says the EU is well underway towards an Energy Union, but its State of the Energy Union report relies heavily on old data.
Focus
After the oil: Norway seeks new fortunes at sea
Climate change will facilitate access to new wealth in the north. The oceans can provide food for a hungry world, says Norwegian government.
MEPs agree on future of emissions trading
The environment committee increased the ambition of the EU's flagship climate tool. MEPs call it a 'strong signal' after the global Paris deal.
Focus
Russian gas project splits Swedish politicians in Gotland
Plans to rent harbour facilities to Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline project on the Swedish island of Gotland have split local political parties on strategic issues.
Russia pipeline is security 'threat', US diplomat says
Deputy US envoy said Nord Stream was one of Russia's tools to “create division” in Europe, amid calls for the Commission to intervene.
Polish firm sues EU Commission over Gazprom privileges
Poland's state-owned gas firm PGNiG asks the EU court to cancel a decision that gives Russia a virtual monopoly on the Opal pipeline.
EU to tackle 'energy poverty'
The Commission wants to focus on "vulnerable consumers" but concedes that there will be differences in needs across the bloc.
EU tables energy 'mega-package'
Energy Union commissioner Maros Sefcovic calls on member states to rally behind a bundle of proposals to increase energy efficiency that runs to more than 1,000 pages.
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