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EC favours Nordic-style power market in draft reforms

The European Commission favours a Nordic-style power market with regional virtual trading hubs for all of the EU, according to an unofficial draft of its reform proposals expected next Thursday.

read more... 10/03/2023

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EC drops revenue cap in draft market reforms

The European Commission does not plan to make revenue caps on low-cost power generators a permanent feature, according to an unofficial draft of its power market reform proposals expected next Thursday.

read more... 09/03/2023

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EU draft shows plan for more fixed-price electricity contracts

The European Union wants to expand the use of contracts that pay power plants a fixed price for electricity, a draft proposal showed, to shield European consumers from big price swings.

read more... 08/03/2023

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Breakthrough close on France-Spain undersea electricity link

France and Spain are poised to announce a breakthrough this week in a long-running impasse over hefty costs of what would be their first undersea electricity link, a minister and sources in both countries told Reuters.

read more... 03/03/2023

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French power supply seen rebounding, but still below average

French power supply is set to rebound from low nuclear output in 2022, returning the country to the role of a net exporter, though a long maintenance schedule and current low hydropower availability are concerns heading into warmer months.

read more... 02/03/2023

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