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EU strikes deal on new hydrogen grid supervisory body
EU legislators on Friday (8 December) struck a political agreement on the final piece of the Union’s hydrogen policy, establishing a grid planning body that will gradually become independant from existing gas network operators.
read more... 11/12/2023
RWE and Masdar to co-develop giant British offshore wind project
Germany's RWE has signed an agreement with the UAE’s clean energy developer, known as Masdar, to develop a 3 gigawatt (GW) wind project off the coast of Britain, capable of powering around 3 million homes, the companies said on Friday.
read more... 04/12/2023
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Germany reaches deal on electricity price support for industry
The German government has reached a five-year agreement on a package of measures to support industry in the face of high electricity prices, as it steps up efforts to stop firms relocating to countries with lower production costs.
read more... 10/11/2023
Amid divisions, Italy delays decree aimed at boosting energy security
Italy has failed to approve a decree aimed at promoting the country's energy security, two government officials said on Monday, signalling internal disagreements within the coalition.
read more... 24/10/2023
France and Germany disagreement on CfDs continues
EU energy ministers are seeking to resolve differences over the use of contracts for difference (CfDs) to support nuclear energy investment on Tuesday. Some countries support the initiative as they see CfDs as key to incentivising investment in an industry with uncertain rates of return on capital. Others believe CfDs will disrupt the pricing mechanism for energy markets in Europe.
read more... 18/10/2023