EU Commission clears €52m in state aid for Luxembourg’s energy-intensive firms
The EU Commission has approved a €52 million Luxembourgish scheme providing temporary electricity price relief to energy-intensive companies under the…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Floene by Italgas Reti and Allianz
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Floene Energias S.A of…
EU Commission welcomes Poland’s 2030 Energy and Climate Plan despite gaps
The EU Commission finds Poland’s updated National Energy and Climate Plan largely aligned with its 2030 targets for emissions reductions,…
EU joins global geothermal pledge at COP31 to increase energy supply
The EU Commission has joined the Global Geothermal Ambition 2050 pledge at COP31 in Türkiye, aiming to increase worldwide geothermal…
EU and Australia sign agreement on Horizon Europe research cooperation
The EU and Australia have signed an agreement allowing Australian researchers to join and lead projects under Horizon Europe's €52.4…
IEA launches global observatory to track energy infrastructure risks
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched a global observatory to track energy disruptions and infrastructure risks. Its analysis finds…
EU Commission greenlights €2.04bn Belgian State aid for offshore wind project
The EU Commission has approved a €2.04 billion Belgian State aid scheme for an offshore wind farm in the North…
ACER flags rising grid costs and infrastructure delays across Europe
ACER’s 2026 monitoring report finds electricity grid investment has nearly tripled since 2019, yet congestion costs reached €5.4 billion in…
Methane regulation: EU Council agrees to postpone monitoring rules for one year
The EU Council agreed its position on the Commission proposal for targeted amendments to the EU methane regulation. The aim…
IEA forecasts renewables surge as energy security reshapes global growth
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts almost 4,800 gigawatts of new renewable power capacity by 2031, nearly 60% more than…
Czechia and Poland join CESEC as ministers address energy prices and grids
The Central and South-East European Energy Connectivity (CESEC) group has welcomed Czechia and Poland as new members. At a ministerial…
EU Court of Justice upholds dismissal of Nord Stream 2 challenge to EU gas market rules
In Case C-118/25 P, the EU Court of Justice dismisses Nord Stream 2's appeal against EU gas market rules applying…
EU Commission opens first biomethane matching round to connect buyers and suppliers
The EU Commission has opened the first matching round of its Biomethane Mechanism, allowing buyers to submit demand until 23…
EU Commission approves €3m fuel and fertiliser aid for farmers in the Azores
The EU Commission has approved a €3 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support farmers in the Azores facing higher…
EU Commission greenlights doubling French fuel aid for agriculture and aquaculture to €424m
The EU Commission has approved an additional €212 million for France’s fuel aid scheme for agricultural and aquaculture producers, doubling…
EU Energy Council seeks lower electricity costs and stronger energy security
EU energy ministers discussed reforms to electricity network charges, calling for lower system costs while preserving national flexibility. They also…
EU Commission opens refinery dialogue to secure fuel supplies for defence (updated)
EU Commissioners Dan Jørgensen and Andrius Kubilius convene industry representatives and NATO to discuss Europe's refining capacity and military fuel…
Hydrogen Strategy: EU Commission launches call for evidence and consultation
The EU Commission has launched a 4-week call for evidence and targeted stakeholder consultation to gather input to help shape…
EU energy infrastructure funding requests reach €2.88 billion, five times budget
The European Commission has received 67 applications requesting €2.88 billion under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy programme, nearly five…
EU Commission clears €60 million Croatian State aid for energy-intensive industries
The European Commission has approved a €60 million Croatian State aid scheme to compensate energy-intensive industries for higher electricity costs…
EU Commission launches T-MED Investment Platform for Mediterranean clean energy
The platform is a key component of the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation Initiative (T-MED), a flagship initiative…
EU Parliament seeks three-year postponement of methane rules for energy imports
The European Parliament wants to postpone key methane monitoring and reporting obligations for oil, gas and coal importers until 2031,…
EU Advocate General backs energy windfall levy against legal challenges
Advocate General Athanasios Rantos considers the EU’s temporary solidarity contribution on energy windfall profits consistent with EU law. He backs…
IEA: Record tanker rates push up oil costs as Middle East disruptions bite
Tanker rates have surged to historic highs amid Middle East disruptions, with Gulf-to-Asia crude shipping exceeding $37 a barrel. The…
EU Commission calls for greater public participation in renewable energy projects
Renewables accounted for 26.2% of EU energy consumption in 2025, but public opposition and administrative barriers continue to slow deployment.…
EU and US diverge on Russian oil sanctions as Trump waives latest penalties
The EU Council is expanding sanctions against companies circumventing restrictions on Russian oil, while US President Donald Trump has waived…
EU Commission clears acquisition of AES by GIM and EQT Fund Management
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of AES Corporation by Global…
EU Commission clears joint venture by Crédit Agricole Transitions & Energies and Primeo Energie
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Crédit Agricole Transitions…
Germany and IEA to host 2027 Clean Energy Ministerial in Paris
Germany and the International Energy Agency (IEA) will co-host the 2027 Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM18) and Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-12)…
EU Covenant of Mayors brings local leaders together on energy and climate action
Hundreds of European mayors and regional leaders will gather in Brussels for the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026. With…
EU Commission clears acquisition of BRUC Japan and BRUC Japan 2 by Sun Trinity and MHCCE
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of BRUC Japan KK and…
EU Commission proposes one-year postponement of methane import requirements
The EU Commission proposes postponing methane monitoring, reporting and verification obligations for oil, gas and coal importers by one year.…
EUISS and ENTSOG warn of mounting energy risks for Europe this winter
Two independent reports by the EU Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for…
EU Commission approves €8m Maltese State aid to offset maritime fuel costs
The European Commission has approved an €8 million Maltese State aid scheme for high-speed maritime transport between Malta and Sicily.…
Eurogroup weighs energy support as borrowing costs and fiscal pressures rise
Eurogroup ministers reviewed renewed energy-price pressures, rising borrowing costs and tighter fiscal space, calling for targeted support and more efficient…
Von der Leyen warns against MFF cuts as energy crisis raises EU investment needs
Addressing the EU Parliament ahead of the October European Council, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen linked Europe’s renewed…
EU Commission closes French hydropower cases after market-opening reform
The EU Commission has closed two infringement cases against France after a new hydropower law replaced concessions with an authorisation…
EU Commission opens applications for Energy Transition Investment Council
The EU Commission has opened applications for its new Energy Transition Investment Council, which will bring together up to 30…
EU Commission grants three cross-border renewable projects CEF funding eligibility
The EU Commission has granted cross-border renewable energy status to WIND, DEPLOY and ZEGA-LINNK, making them eligible for Connecting Europe…
G7 agrees 100 million-barrel oil release to ease energy market pressures
G7 leaders have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil over four months, prioritising diesel supplies in the first…
ACER flags gaps in EU hydrogen network planning and regulatory oversight
ACER finds that incomplete hydrogen planning frameworks, uneven regulatory oversight and differing methodologies limit alignment between national and EU network…
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EU Commission targets all 27 states over industrial emissions rules
No EU Member State has notified full transposition of the revised industrial emissions directive, prompting letters of formal notice from…
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A consortium of US, Japanese, South Korean and Polish companies plans to deploy GE Vernova’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor across…
EIB and Crédit Agricole CIB aim to mobilise €2.4bn for European power grids
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EU Commission proposes sustainability and energy efficiency ratings for data centres
The EU Commission has proposed a common rating scheme covering data centres above 500 kW, assessing their energy and water…
G20 ministers agree on energy access, permitting, water reuse and critical minerals
G20 energy ministers have reached consensus on four outcomes covering clean cooking access, faster permitting, water reuse and more diversified…