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Ukraine simplifies requirements to connect biomethane production facilities to gas distribution systems
In Ukraine, the technical requirements for connecting biomethane production facilities to gas distribution systems have been simplified.
To preserve Ukraine’s energy industry, a market reform is needed, says Naftogaz CEO
The development of the energy sector opens up prospects for Ukraine, in particular economic growth, inflow of investments and independence from external sources of energy resources.
EU to increase electricity exports to Ukraine, Moldova ahead of winter
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) announced that it will increase electricity export capacity to Ukraine and Moldova this winter, raising the limit from 1,700 megawatts (MW) to 2,100 MW starting 1 December.
Ukraine government simplifies permits for energy generation, removes taxes on renewables equipment
The government of Ukraine and the Ministry of Energy announced that they have significantly simplified permitting procedures for developing distributed generation and improved available financial incentives for energy upgrades for businesses and citizens.
Voices
Unlocking the potential of the renewable energy market in the Western Balkans
Kadir Bahcecik, EIB Global Head of Unit for Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Corporates writes about what is needed to unlock the Western Balkans' renewable energy potential.
A billion-euro bottleneck: who should foot the bill for Central Europe’s grid transition?
Ján Mykhalchyk Hradický, an energy policy expert and co-founder of the GLOBSEC Energy Programme writes about grids which, in many countries, are already a bottleneck. Without urgent investment and reform, the situation could worsen, posing a significant threat to the green transition and EU climate targets.
Addressing energy poverty in the Energy Community: from data to action
Branislava Marsenic, Senior Gas and Customer Expert and Coordinator of Centre for Alleviating Energy Poverty at the Energy Community Secretariat, shares with us the main findings of the latest report published by the Secretariat.
Blending hydrogen into the natural gas stream
Csaba Lékó, gas process engineer at the Hungarian Gas Storage writes about the key role that hydrogen is intended to play in carbon-neutral energy supply.
Polish EU Council Presidency: a crucial opportunity for the Central European energy sector
Krzysztof Bulski, a consultant and industry journalist writes about what to expect from the upcoming Polish presidency in terms of the energy and climate agendas.
Hydrogen
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Uniper selects Electric Hydrogen to design its 200 MW electrolyser plant
Uniper has selected Electric Hydrogen as its exclusive partner to design a 200 MW electrolyser plant for Uniper’s Green Wilhelmshaven project in Northern Germany.
CINEA awards funding to Pomeranian Green Hydrogen Cluster for cross-border energy development
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has provided financial support for the Pomeranian Green Hydrogen Cluster project.
Poland pushes forward with hydrogen economy development plans
Poland's Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment Krzysztof Bolesta recently chaired a key meeting where officials focused on progressing a Sectoral Agreement for the Development of the Hydrogen Economy.
Finance
EIB grants ORLEN over €207 million for Energa’s power grid modernisation
The European Investment Bank has extended a 900 million Polish złoty loan (approximately 207.6 million euros) to ORLEN Group to modernise the electricity distribution network of its subsidiary, Energa.
How do we step out of the weeds on climate finance at COP29
Every COP is about building a package, writes Barbara Botos, Ambassador at Large for Climate at the Hungarian Ministry of Energy and we cannot come out of this COP without a mitigation result.
Pink day at COP29
With tense diplomatic fights between the host country and some EU member states in the background, day 4 of COP29 kicked off with discussions continued on the new climate finance text, writes Barbara Botos, Ambassador at Large for Climate at the Hungarian Ministry of Energy.
