China launches carbon trading system
Carbon emissions trading includes a total of 2,225 power companies, which last year accounted for about 40% of the country’s emissions.
EU MPs want carbon border tax to apply for for all energy-intensive industries
Members of the European Parliament want the tax to be rolled out for oil products, glass, paper and aluminium as well.
Serbian municipal units can apply for EUR 3.4 million to improve air quality
Serbia set aside funds for the replacement and upgrades of heating systems and to help plant trees and cut the impact of individual sources of pollution
Slovenia’s Petrol earmarks 35% of investments through 2025 for energy transition
In a diversification push, Petrol will direct over one third of its capital expenditure in the next five years toward the energy transition
Gradual introduction of carbon pricing with market integration recommended for Energy Community
A gradual introduction of carbon pricing coupled with full market integration is recommended as the best option for the Energy Community Contracting Parties.
Renewables to power electric cars, lighting on Smart Road Tirana
Within a pilot project in Tirana, small solar and wind power devices will be used to supply the energy for public lighting and chargers for electric cars
Kostas Skrekas becomes minister of the environment and energy of Greece
New Minister of the Environment and Energy of Greece Kostas Skrekas took over the post from Kostis Hatzidakis. Major reforms are already underway.
Plinacro, HEP join forces to develop hydrogen production, transport
The potential of hydrogen, especially one produced from renewable sources, is the basis for the decarbonization of the industry and transport.