Nord Stream 2 abandons Danish pipeline route
Industry
The Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline consortium says it has abandoned one of three applications to run through Danish
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Gas boss says Brexit could spark fuel shortages
Industry
The UK could be vulnerable to gas shortages and price hikes if Brexit happens, according to Marco Alvera, head of
Saudis again stifle UN climate change report
Environment
Efforts to tackle climate change have faced three major setbacks, according to the UN. Saudi Arabia has continued at a
Tsipras mocks Erdogan’s Cypriot ‘weakness’
Policy
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said Turkey’s drilling for gas Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is a sign of
French court blames pollution on government failure
Policy
A French court has ruled that the national government has failed to take sufficient action to curb air pollution in
UK royals criticised for doubling carbon footprint
Consumption
The Queen of England has long tried to cut down royal energy consumption, installing low-energy lighting and more environmentally friendly
Pompeo bolsters support for Iran policy
Consumption
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is visiting Saudi Arabia and the UAE to bolster guarantees that they are “strategically
Poland’s top court blocks coal plant
Environment
Construction of Poland’s controversial Polnoc power station has been cancelled by the Polish Supreme Administrative Court. The decision, which concludes
US firm opens Welsh renewable plant
Production
A £160-million power plant generating renewable electricity for up to 75,000 homes in south Wales has entered commercial operation.
UK unveils offshore wind fund
Environment
A £100-million fund has been established to help UK offshore wind firms exploit their relative advantage in the growing renewable
Can Blockchain soften a potential ‘hard Brexit’ for the UK renewable energy market?
Opinion
“Brexit means Brexit” was a famous tagline of the British Prime Minister Theresa May when she started campaigning to take
Brussels unsure about Ireland’s 2030 pledges
Environment
The European Commission has queried the impact on Irish air quality of the Dublin government’s aim to comply with 2030
Turkey warns EU against Cyprus intervention
Production
Turkey has warned the European Union that any intervention over Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) would harm relations with Greece
Activists storm German lignite mine
Industry
Hundreds of climate change activists have stormed an open cast, lignite coal mine in western Germany to campaign against fossil
Turkey bullish on Cyprus drilling after EU threats
Policy
The European Council’s discussion of sanctions against Turkey over its “illegal drilling” for natural gas in the Republic of Cyprus’