Energy
Commission approves €550 million Danish scheme to support electricity production from biomass installations
The European Commission has approved a DKK 4,150 million (approximately €550m) state aid scheme to support the production of electricity in existing and depreciated biomass installations in Denmark. The installations benefitting from the scheme will receive support in the form of a premium covering the additional operating costs of producing electricity from biomass compared to […]
Commission launches public consultation on trans-European energy infrastructure review
The Commission has launched a public consultation on the review of the EU rules on trans-European energy infrastructure. The consultation will be open for 8 weeks until 13 July 2020 and all responses gathered will be taken into account for the review of the existing trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E) regulation, which will make a fundamental contribution to the European Green […]
International collaboration in the field of #ICT research is a central cog in the wheel in tackling the global challenges of today
Researchers and scientists from all over the world are working together to find a vaccine to combat Coronavirus. Companies from Europe, China, USA, Australia and Canada are at the forefront in seeking to find medical solutions to tackle Covid-19. But there is one common denominator in the work of all these specific research programmes. […]
#LUKOIL presents ‘strategic vision’
During the Brussels’ debate over the future development of world liquid hydrocarbon market until 2035, Leonid Fedun, Vice President for Strategic Development of LUKOIL, announced that there had been changes in the company’s internal structure: “We are witnessing the gradual transformation of LUKOIL into an integrated energy company,” writes Louis Auge. In the field of […]
#FORATOM calls for the EU to recognize nuclear as a strategic industry
FORATOM welcomes the European Commission’s goal of ensuring Europe’s industry is fit for the ambitions of today and prepared for the realities of tomorrow, as outlined in its Industrial Strategy published yesterday (10 March). The European nuclear industry stands ready to help Europe achieve its goals in terms of providing clean energy and maintaining Europe’s […]
#LUKOIL presents forecast of global liquid hydrocarbons’ market development in Brussels
In Brussels, LUKOIL presented the long-term forecast for the development of the global market of liquid hydrocarbons in the context of transition to a low-carbon economy. The vision presented by the company is based on various scenarios for the development of renewable energy sources, while the key global trends affecting the hydrocarbon industry are improving […]
EU supports energy efficiency projects in #Latvia
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an €18 million loan agreement with the Latvian National Promotional Institution Altum to finance energy efficiency projects by Latvian companies. The financing is complemented by a €3m guarantee under the ‘Private Finance for Energy Efficiency‘ instrument, provided by the European Union under the LIFE programme. With Latvia already one […]
