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The European Hydrogen Bank – Europe’s latest effort to enable the continent’s hydrogen revolution
In September 2022, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to create a “European Hydrogen Bank” in her State of the Union speech. Further details about the Bank, its tasks and structure were laid out in the European Hydrogen Bank communication in March this year and in August the…
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24/7 carbon-free energy: How Europe can and must secure clean electricity around the clock
To deliver energy security, emission reductions, and economic growth, Europe needs to reframe its electricity decarbonisation strategy to aim for 24/7 carbon-free energy.
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EU Parliament upholds CO₂ emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles
Brussels – The European Parliament has upheld the Commission’s proposed CO₂ emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles. These standards are crucial, as heavy-duty vehicles, including lorries, buses, and coaches, account for a substantial portion of road transport emissions in the EU, contributing to 6% of the EU’s total emissions—a figure…
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EU agrees to regulation that will dramatically cut EU and global methane pollution
Today, the landmark EU Methane Regulation was finalised after negotiations between the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union.
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From ambition to action: Assessing Europe’s climate leadership at COP28
COP28 in Dubai is a welcome opportunity to take stock, recalibrate and fortify Europe’s approach to the energy transition.
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Parliament votes on key measures to support the role of carbon capture and storage in industrial decarbonisation
Brussels – Today, the European Parliament Committee on Industry (ITRE) has adopted a position on on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), further endorsing the emerging consensus of the vital role of carbon capture and storage in achieving Europe’s climate targets. “The challenge facing Europe is fundamentally about unlocking the requisite…
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Europe moves closer to pioneering framework to certify carbon removals
Brussels – Today, the European Parliament Committee on the Environment (ENVI) adopted changes to the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) which have considerably strengthened the framework and put the European Union in a position to set a global benchmark on carbon removal regulation. “The amendments adopted by ENVI are encouraging and…
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The EU can improve the lives of nearly 10 million people through a strong methane regulation
The human cost of flaring in the oil and gas industry is an under told story – but it’s one that deserves to be at the forefront of policymakers’ concerns.
