In the roadmap for phasing out Russian energy imports, the Commission promises more transparency regarding current contracts. Importers should also be able to withdraw from long-term supply contracts by 2027 without having to fear compensation.
By Manuel Berkel
According to a media report, the European Commission wants to ban new supply contracts for Russian gas by the end of the year. However, according to experts, it will be difficult for importers to invoke force majeure in the case of long-term contracts.
By Manuel Berkel
According to a new study, German gas imports are associated with far fewer methane emissions along the supply chain than the EU average. The study commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs shows the major differences between the exporters: While Russia and the USA are among the dirtiest producers, Norway and the Netherlands are role models.
By Nico Beckert
Representatives from 60 countries came to London for an IEA conference on energy security. Host Keir Starmer promoted the energy transition, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the role of new partners.
By Manuel Berkel
Friedrich Merz has announced that new gas-fired power plants equipped with CCS will be built quickly to ensure energy security during dark doldrums. However, there is no such commercial gas-fired power plant in the world, and the technology is not fully developed and is expensive.
By Nico Beckert
After a six-week delay, the EU Commission wants to present the roadmap for phasing out Russian fossil fuels. It is also preparing for independence from nuclear fuel supplies from Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU states have agreed on more flexibility in filling gas storage facilities. However, an important indicator for security of supply in the coming winter remains volatile. The Council Presidency now wants to pick up the pace in the trilogue with the Parliament.
By Manuel Berkel
US President Donald Trump wants the EU to buy more gas, oil and coal. However, the price of gas could at least rise in the short term as a result of the tariff policy. In addition, emissaries from Brussels have so far met with little real interest in Washington.
By Manuel Berkel
The new German government plans to massively expand climate-damaging gas-fired power plants to ensure a reliable supply and stabilize electricity prices. However, the shifting global situation requires a resilient power grid. However, amid a new global situation, Germany's security requires a resilient power grid – renewable energies combined with storage and a reform of the electricity system instead of subsidizing expensive natural gas.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU Commission may want to integrate biomethane into AggregateEU, the mechanism for pooling demand and joint procurement. At the annual Eurogas conference, an official also commented on the methane regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
