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Electricity

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12/10/2022 News

Europe could face winter power cuts under worst-case scenario

All of Europe likely faces a ‘challenging winter ahead’ for energy supply, according to a recent report from the UK’s National Grid, with enforced power shutdowns at UK homes and businesses a possibility under a worst-case scenario.

Energy efficiency

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15/6/2022 News

Call for urgently needed improvements in energy efficiency

Faster action on energy efficiency could cut energy use by the equivalent of China’s total demand, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Energy security

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3/8/2022 News

EU taxonomy changes could lead to new nuclear projects and more expensive gas

Recent changes to the EU taxonomy, the system that classifies which investments are sustainable, are likely to support the growth of nuclear power in some countries. However, bringing new gas online within the defined emissions limit may be unrealistic, according to Rystad Energy research.

Energy policy

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1/11/2023 News

Landmark energy legislation becomes law in the UK

The biggest piece of energy legislation in UK history, the Energy Act 2023, passed into law last week. It aims to transform the country’s energy system by strengthening energy security, supporting the delivery of net zero and ensuring household bills are affordable in the long-term.

Hydrogen

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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

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6/12/2023 News

EC sets out action plan to accelerate roll-out of grid networks

The European Commission (EC) has set out an action plan to accelerate the roll-out of electricity grids in the European Union (EU). It has also proposed a 12-month extension of the emergency measures introduced last year in response to the energy crisis.

Grid transmission

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9/8/2023 News

Urgent call to streamline the UK’s electricity grid system

Speeding up the delivery of strategic electricity transmission lines in the UK is vital, and achievable in half the current timescale, according to an independent report by the Electricity Networks Commissioner Nick Winser.

Electricity

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27/7/2022 News

UK launches biggest electricity market reform in a generation

The UK government has launched a review of the country’s electricity market design in a bid to radically reduce the UK’s exposure to volatile global gas markets and cut energy costs for consumers.

Energy transition

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9/6/2026 Comment / Malcolm Turnbull

Why renewables make sense for Australia and the world

From rooftop solar and home batteries to energy storage and grid reliability, Australia has become a testing ground for many of the opportunities and challenges shaping the global energy transition. In these edited extracts from remarks delivered during a recent visit to the Energy Institute (EI), former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull HonFEI shares lessons from Australia’s experience and explains why the next challenge is not renewable generation itself, but the infrastructure needed to support it.

Geopolitics

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7/9/2022 News

G7 nations agree plan for price cap on Russian oil

The G7 nations have agreed to draw up and impose a price cap on the purchase price of Russian oil in a bid to reduce Moscow’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine while limiting the war’s impact on global energy prices.

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