Middle East turbulence is pushing European gas prices toward a new stress point and reviving a taboo question: could the EU turn back to cheap Russian energy? While Brussels vows to phase out Russian gas by 2027, the real battle is not only about inflation – it is whether Europe can resist trading long-term geopolitical […]
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Europe’s wood pellet industry became a central part of the EU’s move away from coal, but its future is now under pressure from tougher sustainability rules, political scrutiny, and doubts about its climate benefits. As Europe tightens biomass standards after 2027, the future of wood pellets may depend on proving they are truly green. […]
China initially appeared to be among the biggest potential losers from the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz. Yet Beijing’s vast oil reserves, diversified supply network and rapid electrification strategy may allow it to weather the shock far better than many experts expected. As global concerns over energy security intensify, the crisis could ultimately strengthen […]
Europe is betting billions on carbon capture technology as it races toward climate neutrality by 2050. From Norway’s offshore storage hubs to industrial CO₂ networks in Rotterdam, CCS is rapidly moving from pilot phase to strategic infrastructure – despite high costs, regulatory hurdles and growing scepticism. A growing role in Europe’s climate strategy Europe’s path […]
Europe’s energy transition is being shaped not only by wind farms and solar parks, but also by homes, schools and office buildings. Going forward, modern homes are expected to consume less energy, generate their own electricity and store energy, making households less dependent on gas prices. In Germany, the government can subsidise the replacement of […]
The Strait of Hormuz is far away but a crisis there could directly affect Europe’s airports. In response, the EU has developed an emergency plan for jet fuel and is exploring ways to address a new vulnerability in its supply security. Industry warnings suggest that, if the blockade continues, shortages could arise even before the […]
Norway has everything Europe seems to need for a greener energy future: vast hydropower, strong political ties, and direct electricity links to the continent. But behind that promise stand major obstacles – from a weak domestic grid to the lasting pull of oil and gas revenues. Europe is counting on Norway’s clean power – but […]
In the face of energy crises and high gas prices, not to mention the desire for greater security of supply, the topic of fracking is a recurring one in Europe. At first glance, the idea seems appealing: extracting domestic gas would reduce imports and cut dependencies. In practice, however, the situation is far more complicated, […]
In Europe, geothermal energy is seen as one of the few renewable sources capable of supplying heat around the clock, regardless of weather conditions, and is therefore expected to help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Although its market share remains small, political momentum for expansion is growing – particularly in the heating sector. Germany is […]
A Berlin blackout caused by a January 2026 arson attack was a stark warning that clean power alone will not secure Europe’s energy future. As renewables surge, the real constraint is shifting from generation to flexibility and long-duration energy storage is emerging as one of the most contested tools to close that gap. In January […]
Electric cars are making a quiet comeback in Europe: by 2025, they had reached a market share of 17.4 per cent in the EU, and as much as 19.1 per cent in Germany. Yet, at 34.5 per cent, hybrids remain clearly in the lead – acting as a bridge between the old and new worlds […]