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Biomethane

Biogas plant and field at sunset

26/6/2024 News

Private sector to invest €25bn in European biomethane industry

The European biomethane sector is forecast for €25bn in private investments by 2030, according to the latest analysis from the European Biogas Association (EBA). Meanwhile, newly certified producer data suggests that Europe’s renewable ethanol sector set a new record for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction in 2023.

Geopolitics

Head and shoulders image of US President Joe Biden standing at lecturn with US flags set behind him

3/8/2022 News

Biden’s $739bn climate deal set to deliver the biggest climate investment in US history

In a surprise reversal on Wednesday 27 July 2022, US Senate Democrats announced a $739bn package addressing the climate crisis (and healthcare), which had eluded US President Joe Biden for months.

Fuel retailing/forecourts

Electric vehicle charging at sunset

6/7/2022 News

Some 70% of leading fuel retailers to expand their service station networks to offer alternative fuels

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that 70% of the world’s leading fuel retailers plan to expand their service station networks in the coming years, 95% offer or plan to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging, and 55% offer or plan to offer alternative fuels.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Onshore wind turbines in a field with blue sky

28/6/2023 News

2040 decarbonisation targets must be ambitious but realistic

Clean electrification will play a key role in accelerating Europe’s path to climate neutrality, according to a new report by Eurelectric. Europe’s success will hinge, however, on critical enablers including electricity market reform, permitting, grids and industrial competitiveness.

Nuclear

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19/7/2023 News

British nuclear revival to move towards energy independence

The UK government has launched a new agency, Great British Nuclear (GBN), to support the development of nuclear projects across the country. Its first task is to run a competition to fund small modular reactors (SMRs) in a bid to boost national energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports.

Gas

Close up of gas burner with blue flames with Australian flag superimposed in centre

22/5/2024 News

Australia continues to back gas while on road to net zero in Future Strategy report

The Australian government has acknowledged the role of gas as a ‘transition’ fuel ‘out to 2050 and beyond’ in its new gas strategy. However, the strategy has been criticised by some environmental organisations for continuing to support a fossil fuel whose emissions contribute to climate change. Meanwhile, the government’s latest budget offers financial support for renewables and hydrogen.

COP

COP27 leaders giving standing ovation after the final agreement was signed

23/11/2022 News

COP27 closed with ‘historic’ loss and damage deal, but critics say final agreement needed to go further

After negotiations extended into the weekend at the end of COP27 last week, nearly 200 countries finally agreed to establish a new fund for climate ‘loss and damage’ that will provide financial support to vulnerable nations hit hardest by the effects of climate change. However, there was disappointment that no new commitments on phasing out fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions were included in the Summit’s overarching agreement.

Climate change

Group of pylons and solar panels at sunset

1/5/2024 News

EU countries nearly double 2030 solar goals, but grid planning falls behind

With 26 of 27 European Union (EU) member states having submitted their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), solar targets have increased by 87% compared to previous solar goals by weighted average, according to the latest analysis from SolarPower Europe. However, grid and flexibility planning trail far behind these renewable goals, putting the energy transition at risk.

Hydrogen

Head and shoulders photo of Massimo Amoruso set against a dark grey background

4/2/2026 Comment / Massimo Amoruso

Hydrogen and ammonia in Europe – from hype to maturity in 2026?

The long-term outlook for clean hydrogen and ammonia projects in Europe looks promising, but last year saw several setbacks around commercial viability and competition from oil and gas. However, the regulatory environment remains positive, writes Massimo Amoruso, Partner and energy law specialist at Mayer Brown.

Electricity markets

25/10/2023 News

EU ministers agree reform of electricity market design

The Council of the European Union (EU) reached a long-awaited agreement last week on a proposal to amend the EU’s electricity market design (EMD) in a bid to protect consumers from volatile prices and speed up the deployment of renewables.

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