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In U-turn, Germany backs swift adoption of EU power market reform
Ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, the German government signalled readiness to swiftly adopt the EU’s proposed electricity market reform, abandoning previous calls to delay decisions until after the 2024 European elections.
read more... 23/03/2023
Study sees potential for huge North Sea hydrogen pipelines
Investments of between 15 and 22 billion euros ($15.92-$23.36 billion) could buy a 4,200-kilometre new hydrogen pipeline network linking Germany, Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands, according to a study from analysts at DNV consultancy on Thursday.
read more... 17/03/2023
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EU drafts rules to stop power suppliers cutting off vulnerable consumers
European Union countries will have to protect vulnerable consumers from being cut off by electricity suppliers if they cannot pay their bills, according to draft EU rules due to be published on Tuesday.
read more... 15/03/2023
EU to revamp power market, aiming to blunt price spikes
The European Commission is set to propose a revamp of Europe's electricity market rules on Tuesday, aimed at expanding the use of fixed-price power contracts to shield consumers from severe price spikes like those experienced last year.
read more... 14/03/2023
Volkswagen to invest $193 bln over 5 years to hit EV target
Volkswagen plans to invest 180 billion euros ($192.76 billion) over the next five years in areas including battery production and its North American operations, it said on Tuesday, with spending on combustion engines to fall from 2025.
read more... 14/03/2023