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…
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…
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…
EIB and Crédit Agricole CIB aim to mobilise €2.4bn for European power grids
The EIB will provide €300m in counter-guarantees, enabling Crédit Agricole CIB to build a guarantee portfolio of up to €600m…
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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…
ENTSO-E links future-proof electricity bills to investment in future-proof power grids
Backing the EU Commission’s Electrification Action Plan and an indicative 2040 target, ENTSO-E calls for faster grid investment, more flexibility…
EP Committee advances TEN-E overhaul to strengthen grids and lower prices
The EP Industry Committee has endorsed revised rules for trans-European energy networks (TEN-E), covering the pipelines, cables and facilities carrying…
EU auditors warn REPowerEU is falling short on investment and energy independence
The European Court of Auditors says REPowerEU lacks effective governance and has mobilised only €54.3bn of the €300bn in additional…
EIB lends €1bn to Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth energy island
The EIB has granted Elia Transmission Belgium a €1bn green credit facility for the second phase of the Princess Elisabeth…
Von der Leyen urges 46% electrification target to end fossil fuel price exposure
In a video message to the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe…
ENTSO-E calls for stronger grid investment incentives in EU electrification plans
ENTSO-E has welcomed the EU Commission’s Electrification Action Plan but urged investor-attractive returns, broader performance incentives and national flexibility in…
Main results of the EU Energy Council: grids, Middle East and post-2030 energy policy
EU energy ministers agreed the Council’s negotiating position on the European grids package, paving the way for talks with the…
CEER says grid bottlenecks threaten Europe’s electrification drive
CEER has published a paper on grid connection challenges, warning that Europe’s electricity networks are struggling to connect new renewable…
IEA expects Middle East conflict to reshape energy investment with greater focus on security
The far-reaching effects of the conflict in the Middle East are prompting countries and companies to rethink energy investment strategies…
EU energy forum calls for faster grid and hydrogen infrastructure rollout
The 12th Energy Infrastructure Forum in Copenhagen urged faster implementation of Europe’s grid and hydrogen infrastructure plans as conflicts in…
EIB and Commerzbank launch cooperation for €2bn in grid investments in Europe
The EIB and Commerzbank signed a new cooperation agreement at Hannover Messe that will enable investments of up to €2 billion…
Florence School of Regulation study on incentivising efficient investments in electricity grids
ACER has commissioned the Florence School of Regulation (FSR) to conduct a study on existing regulatory frameworks and how regulators could incentivise…
Synchronisation of Ukraine and Moldova’s electricity grids continues to ensure energy stability
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of the successful emergency synchronisation of Ukraine's and Moldova's electricity grid to the Continental European Network. This…