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Speed up green transition to break from Russian fossil fuels, say 11 EU countries

Europe must speed up the rollout of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to eleven EU countries.

read more... 08/04/2022

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Germany declares ‘early warning’ on gas supplies

Following Russia’s demand to be paid for energy and fuel in roubles, Germany has declared an “early warning” of a possible gas supply emergency.

read more... 31/03/2022

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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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EU, US strike LNG deal as Europe seeks to ditch Russian gas

The United States will aim to supply 15 billion cubic metres (bcm) of additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) to EU markets this year to help Europe break away from Russian fossil fuel supplies, the two sides announced on Friday (25 March).

read more... 28/03/2022

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Germany's Scholz reiterates opposition to immediate EU sanctions on Russian energy imports

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated March 23 his opposition to any immediate curbs on EU imports of Russian fossil fuels, warning that any such moves would plunge the region into an economic recession.

read more... 24/03/2022

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