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EU Clears Acquisition of GNDB by CPPIB Europe, Allianz Infrastructure, Gas Natural

Πεμ, 21 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 13:11

The European Commission said on December 20 that the EC has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control over Gas Natural Fenosa Generación Nuclear S.L. and Holding Negocios Regulados Gas Natural S.A. (together referred as “GNDB”) of Spain by CPPIB Europe, controlled by CPPIB of Canada, Allianz Infrastructure of Germany and Gas Natural of Spain.

EU Approves German Renewable Energy Surcharge

Τετ, 20 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:28

On December 19, the European Commission endorsed under EU State aid rules German plans to progressively apply renewable energy surcharges to certain self-suppliers of electricity. The surcharge reform will contribute to lower electricity bills for consumers, in a sustainable way for existing self-suppliers, the EU’s competition chief said.

EU to Tackle Climate Change

Τρι, 19 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:05

In an effort to drive Europe’s transition to a modern and clean economy, the European Parliament and Council on December 14 reached a provisional agreement on a key legislative proposal for implementing the EU’s 2030 climate objectives – on accounting of emissions from land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF). European Commission Vice President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič hailed the agreement on December 14

The Myth of a Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

Δευ, 18 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:47

How the world uses energy is a hot topic for a warming planet, and fears of pollution and resource strain have produced a virtual arms race of energy-efficiency strategies. From the European Union to China, economies are vowing to reduce their energy intensity with the help of technological innovations and legislative changes.

Greece’s Energean Gets 5 Offshore Exploration Licences Near Israel

Παρ, 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 13:59

Greece’s Energean Oil & Gas announced on December 13 that Energean Israel has been awarded five offshore exploration licences within the Israeli Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by the Israeli Petroleum Commissioner following a recommendation by the Petroleum Council. The initial exploration period under each Licence is three years.

EU Approves Polish Support Scheme for Renewable Energy

Πεμ, 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:42

The European Commission said the EC approved on December 13 under EU State aid rules a Polish renewable energy scheme and a reduced levy to finance the scheme for energy-intensive users. According to the EU’s competition chief, this will further EU energy and climate goals and ensure the global competitiveness of energy-intensive users whilst preserving competition.

EU Pushes Researchers, Innovators to Turn Sunlight Into Sustainable Fuel

Τετ, 13 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:37

During the high-level One Planet Summit in Paris on December 12, the European Commission launched a competition on artificial photosynthesis. The €5 million award will go to the best prototype that produces sustainable fuel by combining sunlight, water and carbon from the air.

One Planet Summit to Boost Climate Action

Τρι, 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:24

French President Emmanuel Macron, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres today will address the ecological emergency for our planet by calling together in Paris international leaders and committed citizens from around the world, according to One Planet Summit.

With the Exception of TAP, Erdogan’s Visit to Greece Reconfirms Diverging Energy Interests

Δευ, 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 15:20

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s historic visit to Greece on December 7, the first such visit in 65 years by Turkish President, has reconfirmed diverging views between Athens and Ankara on issues concerning the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Cyprus and exploration for hydrocarbons while both countries remain partners in boosting EU energy security

Energean Inks Further Gas Sales Contracts for Israeli Fields

Παρ, 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:22

On December 7, Greece’s Energean Oil & Gas announced that Energean Israel has signed further Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPAs) for natural gas supply from the Karish and Tanin fields, offshore Israel.

EU, UNEA Join the Fight for ‘Pollution-Free Planet’ in Kenya

Πεμ, 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:04

European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella led the EU Delegation at the third meeting of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, Kenya on December 4-6 where he called for rethinking plastics and find ways of keeping their economic advantages, “while minimising the harm they do”.

Western Balkans: EU’s Mixed Signals Raise Concern in the Region

Τετ, 6 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 13:03

The recent round of high-level political events in Brussels on the Western Balkans integration process clearly demonstrates that the region is still a priority in the EU’s agenda. The approach to maintenance of a so-called “credible” enlargement perspective adopted by the European Commission still resonates across the region since all candidate countries continue to knock at the EU’s door.

Tillerson is Heading to Brussels Amid Reports of Imminent Dismissal

Τρι, 5 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 13:14

US secretary of state Rex Tillerson is preparing to start today a diplomatic mission to Europe, days after reports surfaced of a White House plan to force him out. Tillerson is scheduled to attend NATO, EU, and OSCE meetings and to hold bilateral talks with Belgian and Austrian officials in Brussels and Vienna on December 5-7.