Dan Jørgensen is to become Energy Commissioner. The Dane has experience in the field, but above all he is good at selling ideas and mediating between positions. However, he does have one weak point.
By Redaktion Table
The CDU and CSU want to continue pursuing the energy transition but make it more cost-effective. A paper adopted by the parliamentary group's executive committee lists several proposals – but not all are realistic.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The BMWK now also supports smaller companies in climate protection. In addition to measures to avoid emissions, CCS and CCU are also being promoted.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The German CCS Act has cleared the first hurdle. The bill has been amended regarding marine nature conservation, but its use in gas-fired power plants, which environmental associations and government parties have criticized, will still be possible.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Several laws on industrial and climate policy were finally adopted by the Member States on Tuesday: the Net-Zero Industry Act, the Methane Regulation and the Ecodesign Regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
According to a recent study, the deployment of hydrogen could make the global energy transition more cost-effective. This is particularly true for international shipping and aviation, where costs could be reduced. However, the overall role of hydrogen remains relatively small.
By Lisa Kuner
Through a subsidy program in Alberta, Canada, the oil giant Shell was able to register twice as many certificates as the actual amount of CO2 captured.
By Lisa Kuner
Norway is a partner country at the Hanover Fair in 2024 and presents itself as a reliable gas supplier for Europe. Astrid Bergmål, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, speaks about the importance of fossil fuels for Norway and the controversial path to climate targets.
By Bernhard Pötter
For the oil and gas industry, CCS becomes a potential business area. Especially in Southeast Asia, companies are scouting for suitable storage sites for greenhouse gases. According to the IEA, significant CCS potentials are needed to achieve climate goals.
By Bernhard Pötter
How is the EU's Green Deal progressing? Where are renewables being manufactured and installed? What's new with hydrogen and electric cars? So far, there hasn't been a central source for this information. Now, guidance comes from the "Clean Tech Tracker" by the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel.
By Bernhard Pötter
