Balkan countries count on offshore platforms, LNG to replace Russian gas
Southeastern European countries are cutting red tape for offshore gas, offering incentives and looking at LNG as an alternative to Russian gas
EU urged to back energy storage development alongside renewables, hydrogen
The EU is urged to back energy storage so as to ensure energy security and independence of Russian fossil fuels, and achieve a net-zero power system.
Tenants, landlords in Germany to share CO2 tax for heating
Renters in Germany are bearing the burden from a CO2 tax for heating systems, but new rules aim to make landlords pay a fair share
Revised Fit for 55: Preliminary goals show more renewables, nuclear, coal – much less natural gas
The revision of the Fit for 55 energy package calls for more renewables, coal and nuclear in order to offset a great reduction in natural gas
Low water levels paralyze hydropower plants in Albania
Albania extended a national holiday for a day as hydropower plants are struggling with a drought and power demand surpassed production
Price of EU’s plan to cut dependence on Russian gas
In the light of the energy transition, it could be a great push for renewables, but also a step back due to the expected increase in the use of coal power plants
Fossil fuels still subsidized more than renewables in EU, auditors find
The EU's energy taxation and carbon pricing policies don't square with its climate goals, the European Court of Auditors said in a review
Germany, Belgium to close nuclear reactors despite Europe energy crisis
The move comes amid the ongoing energy crisis in Europe and the EU’s plans to recognize nuclear power as a low-carbon energy source.