Energy
Sweden makes regulatory push to allow new nuclear reactors
Sweden is preparing legislation to allow the construction of more nuclear power stations to boost electricity production in the Nordic country and…
EU should agree remaining climate laws by summer, Sweden says
The European Union aims to finish negotiations by July on laws to deliver its 2030 climate change target, although a contentious overhaul…
SolarEdge sees U.S. solar growth slowing in 2023, European markets surging
Growth in the U.S. solar industry is expected to slow down in 2023, while some European and Asian markets are poised to…
China boosts coal production, eases Australia ban to boost energy security
The increasing need to secure energy supplies after easing COVID-19 restrictions has pushed China to gradually resume Australian coal imports and urge…
Italy’s Eni sets up sustainable transport services company
Italian energy group Eni said it had set up a new company dedicated to sustainable transport, which would develop bio-refining, biomethane and…
EU countries agree gas price cap to contain energy crisis
European Union energy ministers on Monday agreed a gas price cap, after weeks of talks on the emergency measure that has split…
Global renewables capacity set to double over next five years, says IEA
Global renewable power capacity is set to double over the next five years, driven by energy security concerns in the wake of…
Europe on course to end winter with plenty of gas
Europe's gas inventories are on course to end the winter of 2022/23 at one of the highest levels on record - if…
EU fails to agree on Russian oil price cap, say diplomats
European Union governments failed to agree on Monday on a price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil, as Poland insisted that the…
EU gas cap seen in place for one year, countries at odds over price level
The European Commission proposed introducing a gas price cap for one year from Jan.1, 2023, according to draft legislation seen by Reuters…
Rich nations stick to coal phase-out as China builds new plants
LONDON/SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - Rich nations have stuck to pledges to phase out coal power despite the energy crunch in the…
Energy crisis: MEPs back plans to boost the deployment of renewables
MEPs in the Industry, Energy and Research Committee shortened the maximum period to approve new installations from twelve to nine months, if…