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EU tables plan to certify gas storage operators, threatening Russia’s Gazprom
A new mandatory certification scheme for owners of gas storage infrastructure was tabled by the European Commission on Wednesday (23 March), warning that those posing a security risk to Europe will have to give up ownership or cede control of facilities.
read more... 25/03/2022
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EC proposes EU gas storage must be 80% full by 1 November
EU gas storage must be at least 80% full by 1 November as part of efforts to tackle surging prices and ensure supplies for next winter, the European Commission proposed on Wednesday.
read more... 24/03/2022
EU to mandate 90% gas storage refill for next winter
The European Commission will table proposals on Wednesday (23 March) obliging EU countries to fill up their gas stores at least 90% before the next winter season and introduce a new certification scheme to prevent manipulation of gas storage by foreign operators.
read more... 22/03/2022
EU unveils €300 million plan to fund hydrogen research
The EU’s Clean Hydrogen Partnership, a public-private undertaking, has launched its first call for proposals on 41 research topics related to hydrogen. Much of the funding will go towards hydrogen production and storage.
read more... 11/03/2022
EU will consider making countries fill gas storage
The European Union will consider whether to require member states to fill their natural gas storage to prescribed levels, a senior official said as the bloc seeks energy security amid fears of a conflict in Ukraine involving major supplier Russia.
read more... 22/02/2022