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Denmark could add 8 GW renewables by 2027

Denmark’s power grid can already handle 4 GW of additional onshore wind and solar output, a figure that could double by 2027 due to ongoing grid infrastructure improvements, TSO Energinet said on Monday.

read more... 12/04/2022

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Parliament backs EU energy infrastructure policy

The European Parliament has approved new rules for selecting which energy projects can receive EU funding and aligning the existing regulation with the EU’s Green Deal.

read more... 06/04/2022

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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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Spain seeks EU funding for ‘green gas’ interconnector to rest of Europe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called on the European Union to finance gas interconnections with the rest of Europe, saying new infrastructure should also include green gases such as hydrogen. EURACTIV’s partner El Diario reports.

read more... 10/03/2022

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Energy grid operators rule out ‘all electric’ scenario for Europe

Europe’s energy system cannot rely solely on renewable electricity and will need back-up from other energy carriers such as hydrogen, according to officials involved in mapping Europe’s future grid infrastructure.

read more... 23/02/2022

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