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EU vows to protect energy network after 'sabotage' of Russian gas pipeline

The European Union on Wednesday promised a "robust" response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure after saying it suspected sabotage was behind gas leaks discovered this week on subsea Russian pipelines to Europe.

read more... 30/09/2022

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Belgium supports energy price caps, suspending trading in EU power crunch

Belgium has backed introducing price caps for European Union's gas and electricity hubs, as well as suspending trade in case of "irrational market behaviour", according to a note seen by Reuters on Monday.

read more... 01/09/2022

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Berlin pushes for a €60 minimum price on EU carbon markets

Discounting allegations of speculation on the EU carbon market, Berlin is throwing its weight behind a minimum price of €60 per tonne of CO2, saying it will ensure this through national measures if the EU does not take action.

read more... 17/05/2022

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EU ready to increase energy efficiency target to eliminate Russian gas

The European Commission is revising the economic assumptions behind its energy and climate laws package presented last year, saying sky-high gas prices fuelled by the war in Ukraine have strengthened the case for more ambitious energy efficiency goals.

read more... 29/03/2022

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UK could look to 15-year support mechanisms for low-carbon hydrogen

A long-term support mechanism similar to the UK's offshore wind regime could be needed to underpin natural gas-base hydrogen production with carbon capture, the main proponent behind the HyNet hydrogen project told S&P Global Platts Sept. 24.

read more... 28/09/2021

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