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EU moves closer to unlocking carbon capture and storage for industrial decarbonisation
Brussels – Today, the Council of the European Union has adopted its general approach on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), further cementing the importance of carbon capture and storage in achieving Europe’s climate targets. “A CO2 storage obligation on the oil and gas sector can significantly support the decarbonisation…
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Five things we learned from the EU’s third CCUS forum
It has been a year of progress for carbon capture, both politically and on the ground, with the EU’s first ever commercial projects taking final investment decisions.
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COP28: Global Stocktake proves Europe needs a new approach to climate action
How is Europe faring when it comes to clean energy deployment and what could be done to increase its chances of climate success?
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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.
