Energy
EU to propose clampdown on companies using fake ‘green’ claims
The Eu ropean Commission wants to require companies in Eu rope to back up climate-friendly claims about their products with evidence, under…
EU to announce next steps on joint gas buying on Wednesday
The European Commission will announce its next steps on Wednesday on launching a scheme for countries to jointly purchase gas in global…
EU rewrites climate diplomacy deal to resolve nuclear sticking point
European Union countries intend to push for a global phasing out of fossil fuels among their climate diplomacy priorities this year, which…
Spain, Netherlands back quick deal on EU power market reform
Spain and the Netherlands have backed a rapid deal on an upcoming revamp of Europe's electricity market, as countries seek to reduce…
EU opens door to ‘green’ nuclear-derived hydrogen
The European Commission published rules on Monday that could allow some hydrogen produced in nuclear-based energy systems to count towards EU renewable…
Europe’s spend on energy crisis nears 800 billion euros
European countries' bill to shield households and companies from soaring energy costs has climbed to nearly 800 billion euros, researchers said on…
Brussels says EU exit from Energy Charter Treaty ‘unavoidable’
The European Commission has told member countries that a joint EU exit from a controversial international energy treaty appears inevitable, according to…
Switzerland’s solar dam: Sun and snow the perfect mix for green energy drive
A snaking wall of solar panels has been attached to Switzerland's longest dam as the landlocked nation looks to maximise its green…
EU planning fast-track permits for clean tech
Producers of clean technologies like renewable hydrogen and batteries could receive faster permits under European Union plans to support industries facing U.S.…
Eni, Chevron announce new Mediterranean gas discovery
Italian energy group Eni and U.S. energy major Chevron revealed that they had made a new gas discovery in an Egyptian offshore…
EU targets first joint purchases of gas by summer
The European Commission aims for EU countries to start jointly buying gas "well before summer", European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said on…
Environment risks dominate in “polycrisis” world – WEF survey
Failure to tackle climate change and environmental degradation dominate the ranking of top risks facing the planet in the next decade, a…