Gazprom’s EU case due for May closure
Policy
The European Commission plans to close its controversial anti-trust case against Russia’s de-facto gas-exporting monopoly Gazprom on May 24, EU
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Europeans hold Iran shuttle diplomacy
Industry
After Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear accord, Europe is seeking ways to hold the agreement together and avoid
Nissan ditches diesel in EU
Storage
Nissan is to phase out diesel from its cars in Europe, becoming the latest manufacturer to ditch the polluting fuel
EU to force ‘silent killers’ to emit noises
Policy
From July 2019, all new electric and hybrid models seeking approval within the European Union will have to emit a
Euro car-charging network planned
Storage
European carmakers are hoping to build a highway network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. The idea is to let
Can the Southern Gas Corridor build new markets?
Opinion
Spring is a time of new beginnings. For those hoping Europe can curb its Russian gas habit, the earlier-than-planned inauguration
Turkish minister promises Mediterranean drilling
Production
Turkey will drill for oil and gas in the Mediterranean before the end of the summer, potentially increasing tension with
Commission issues green guidance
Transmission
The European Commission has issued new guidance to help member states during the planning phases of renewable energy projects. The
Total fears for South Pars stake
Policy
Total and other European oil giants which have invested in Iran are still formulating a response to Donald Trump’s threat
Uzbekistan signs $1.3bn solar deal
Environment
A Canadian business says it has agreed to invest US$1.3 billion developing solar power throughout Uzbekistan, to invigorate the renewable
Electric catamaran launched on fjords
Storage
A Norwegian all-electric, extra-light catamaran called the Future of the Fjords has been launched, linking fjords which are listed as
Oil giants count Iran costs
Policy
Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran threatens to put billions of euros worth of European trade in
EU firms flounder after Trump’s Iran move
Policy
Donald Trump’s removal of the US from the Iran nuclear deal has dismayed European allies and left existing oil and
Norway to ban polluting ships from key fjords
Policy
The Norwegian parliament has adopted a landmark resolution to halt all emissions from cruise ships and ferries in its Unesco
Statoil eyes further carbon cuts
Environment
Norway’s Statoil said it aims to further cut its carbon footprint as measures to reduce global warming could cut the