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Dutch Senate delays Groningen gas field shutdown
The Dutch Senate has postponed a vote on a law to close permanently the Groningen gas field, angering the government that has said production would never resume because of the risk of earthquakes.
read more... 04/04/2024
Estonia plans small nuclear reactor to quit shale oil by 2030
Estonia plans to build a small modular reactor (SMR) to wean itself off the addiction to polluting shale oil and meet its target of producing 100% decarbonised electricity by 2030. A vote in Parliament is expected “in the first half of 2024,” officials say.
read more... 22/01/2024
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Poland's lawmakers vote in favour of energy bill in early test of green shift
Poland's parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of an amended bill to freeze energy prices put forward by Donald Tusk's newly-formed coalition as it seeks to tackle an early challenge to its policies to introduce greener energy and replace coal.
read more... 07/12/2023
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European Parliament votes for minimal electricity market reform
The European Parliament’s industry committee has put its weight behind a minimal reform of the bloc’s electricity market, paving the way for final negotiations with EU countries to start as soon as possible.
read more... 20/07/2023
EU renewable energy law clears first vote after French nuclear assurances
A European Parliament committee on Wednesday backed new EU renewable energy targets, but criticised last-minute changes offering France and other countries possible carve-outs for ammonia plants and greater recognition of nuclear energy.
read more... 30/06/2023