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Britain eases planning rules for onshore wind projects in England

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government said on Tuesday it would speed up the approval process for English onshore wind projects that are backed by local people, easing what has been seen as an effective ban.

read more... 07/09/2023

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EU signs off target to cut final energy use 12% by 2030

A new EU target to cut the bloc’s final energy use by 11.7% in 2030 compared with a business-as-usual forecast gained its final approval on Tuesday, paving the way for it to become binding.

read more... 26/07/2023

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Norway approves more than $18 billion in oil, gas investments

Norway's government said on Wednesday it has given approval for oil companies to develop 19 oil and gas fields with investments exceeding 200 billion Norwegian crowns ($18.51 billion), part of the country's strategy to extend production for decades to come.

read more... 30/06/2023

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Italy plans to expedite green permitting

Italy’s energy ministry plans to roll out incentives in coming months to speed up approvals by local authorities for renewables developments in a bid to overcome current bottlenecks, a government source told Montel.

read more... 28/06/2023

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Approval of EU renewables law delayed as France ‘plays hardball’ on nuclear

Formal approval of the EU’s renewable energy directive has been postponed following a last-minute objection by Paris, which wants further “guarantees” on low-carbon hydrogen derived from nuclear power.

read more... 19/05/2023

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