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EU energy markets stabilise with record renewable energy generation in second quarter
European Union energy markets showed marked stabilisation in the second quarter of 2024, with renewables surpassing half of all electricity generation for the first time, according to a new released quarterly reports from the EU.
Strategic agreement signed to deliver hydrogen-based steel to Central Europe
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Blastr is creating a low-carbon steel value chain with over 90% lower CO₂ emissions than conventional steelmaking by using hydrogen instead of coal.
Rolls-Royce SMR and ČEZ Group plan to deploy small modular reactors in UK, Czechia
Rolls-Royce SMR and the Czech energy company ČEZ Group have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in both the United Kingdom and Czechia, the companies said.
ICGB and gas TSOs move to harmonise quality standards across CEE transmission
ICGB, the operator company of the Greece-Bulgaria interconnector signed an MoU with TSOs from Central and South-Eastern Europe to develop a joint approach for harmonising gas quality requirements at interconnection points across the region.
Inside CATL’s European strategy – Q&A with Balázs Szilágyi, senior public affairs manager, CATL
We spoke with Balázs Szilágyi, senior public affairs manager of CATL, about the status of the company’s plant in Debrecen, future plans for European expansion and the main technological breakthroughs that will keep CATL on track to meet its carbon-neutrality goal in 2025.
Romania’s offshore wind prospects can blow EU green transition in right direction
As the European Union sails onwards with its ambitious green transition goals, Romania is positioning itself to capitalise on its substantial offshore wind energy potential, while accelerating the bloc’s wider renewables ambitions as well.
European gas markets maintain stability amid rising transmission tariffs
The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has released its third quarterly update on European gas wholesale markets as part of its 2024 Market Monitoring Report (MMR).
Gas Infrastructure Europe selects Arno Büx as new president
Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) has announced the election of Arno Büx, Chief Commercial Officer at Fluxys, as its new President, marking the beginning of his 24-month term.
Industry players issue statement on EU low-carbon fuels certification draft
A coalition of stakeholders, including project developers, producers, infrastructure operators, and market users of low-carbon fuels, have issued a joint statement in response to the European Commission’s draft Delegated Act for low-carbon fuels certification.
Romania energy minister signs first contracts to produce solar panels and expand energy storage
In a milestone for Romania's green energy push, the country’s Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja has signed the nation’s first financing contracts under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), dedicated to supporting domestic production of photovoltaic panels and expanding battery storage capacity.
Westinghouse extends contract for AP1000 reactors at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP
The Westinghouse Electric Company has announced that it has extended its Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild, marking an advancement in the plan to construct two new AP1000 reactors at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) site.
Naftogaz purchases over 800 million cubic meters of domestic gas in 2024
Naftogaz Group, the state-owned oil and gas company of Ukraine, said it has secured over 800 million cubic meters of natural gas from private producers on Ukraine’s domestic market so far this year.