One of the most ambitious European energy projects, the $45 billion Southern Gas Corridor may be about to breathe its last, in spite of the ongoing effort to revive it. It has been beset by a disease that has been developing as quickly as a particularly pernicious tumor. While in spring, there was still hope […]
The point of no return has been reached: on January 25, a government-appointed commission reached an agreement to shut down all of Germany’s coal-fired power plants by 2038 at the latest. Since 2011, Germany has also been heading towards the denuclearization of its energy sector, which should be completed in 2022. This strong push towards greener energy sets an example for other countries, […]
After almost a year of suspense, the future of Romanian gas exports remains highly uncertain. Restrictive legislation adopted by the previous government in 2018 remains in force, while new steps to ease gas exports are proving incongruent with it. The Neptun Deep Standstill Perhaps most revealing is the lack of development in the Neptun Deep […]
The North Sea is set to become Europe’s energy and protection zone. In Hamburg, nine countries signed a joint agenda: by 2050, 300 gigawatts of offshore wind power are to be generated in the North Sea, much of which will come from cross-border projects. At the same time, new grid regulations and greater security for […]
In 2025, the European Union crossed a historic threshold. For the first time, electricity generated from wind and solar surpassed output from all fossil fuels combined. Renewables accounted for 30 percent of total EU electricity generation, compared to 29 percent from fossil fuels. Within this shift, solar energy is becoming more prominent with each passing […]
As Europe moves deeper into the winter of 2025-2026, the continent’s energy system reflects a transformation shaped by cooperation, investment, and strategic foresight. Technically, electricity and gas supplies are broadly secure across the Union. Economically, markets remain sensitive to global conditions but they are now operating within a framework that is more diversified, more connected, […]
For decades, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) has carried a promise that sounds almost mythic: to build a machine on Earth that can safely and controllably reproduce the physics of the Sun at an industrial scale. Hosted in Cadarache in southern France, the project is still the largest fusion experiment ever attempted and remains […]
Venezuela’s recent political upheaval has triggered renewed attention in global energy markets, but oil prices remain muted, with Brent crude trading around $60 per barrel. According to analysts, this muted reaction reflects broader supply conditions rather than a lack of concern about Venezuelan instability. Political Earthquake, Limited Price Reaction The U.S. military’s operation to capture […]
For some time, Azerbaijan has been seen as one of Brussels’ allies in its efforts to diversify energy imports. However, the situation appears to have stalled, with multiple factors converging to limit the participation of Azeri gas in the European energy mix. In this article, we assess the potential of this partnership. The grand plans […]
Europe had grown used to living from winter to winter. Once gas storage facilities were filled and January passed, survival was assured. When Europe finally turned the page on Russian gas in 2023–2024, it felt like a victory—an escape from the worst kind of dependence. But the celebration was short-lived. At that very moment, Europe […]
Europe is facing new challenges in the energy sector that are fundamentally reshaping its strategy. The pivotal decision to abandon energy supplies from Russia opens the door to a deeper transatlantic partnership. The US is emerging as a confident leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and is ready to provide reliable, long-term exports. For […]
This November, COP30 convened in Belém, Brazil — marking a historic milestone as the first COP summit to place artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies at the heart of its agenda. While traditional disputes, such as those surrounding fossil fuel use, once again stalled negotiations over the final political agreement, AI emerged as a rare […]
The EU has decided to expand its list of sanctioned goods and add a ban on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from Russia to the already extensive list of foreign trade restrictions. Although Russia’s share of supplies is small, the ban could nevertheless be a destabilising factor for a number of sectors of the European economy.
The energy landscape in Europe is undergoing a profound transformation. The European Union is striving to meet ambitious climate goals, but in the meantime the region’s reliance on cleaner fossil fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to increase significantly. This article explores the complex dynamics at play, focusing on the intersection of the EU’s green agenda, growing demand for LNG, and the geopolitical challenges that shape Europe’s energy security.
