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EU’s hydrogen economy struggles to pick up pace

Demand for renewable hydrogen in Europe is expected to hit 8.5 million tonnes by 2030, far below the EU’s planned 20 million tonnes, according to the industry, which calls for a shift in strategy to ramp up supply and demand.

read more... 07/09/2023

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EU calls for global CO2 price at Cop 28

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen today called on Africa to work together on a proposal for global carbon pricing at this year's UN Cop 28 climate change conference, which she said would unlock "huge" resources for climate action in Africa.

read more... 06/09/2023

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Demand flexibility: a key challenge for EU electricity market reform

The massive development of intermittent renewable energies is set to dramatically increase the need for flexibility in the electricity grid, and market players want increased focus on demand management as a source of grid optimisation.

read more... 05/09/2023

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Eni, Snam set ambitions for Italy's first carbon storage hub

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is key to ensuring the survival and the competitiveness in Italy of industries including steel, cement and chemicals, energy group Eni and gas grid operator Snam  said on Friday.

read more... 04/09/2023

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EC to hold pilot hydrogen auction in Nov to boost renewables

The European Commission will hold a pilot auction to subsidise renewable hydrogen production on 23 November with the aim of scaling up clean energy deployment and reducing dependence on Russian fossil fuels, it said on Wednesday.

read more... 31/08/2023

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