European Commission
EC Hunedoara received illegal state aid
The European Commission has found that energy producer Complexul Energetic Hunedoara (CE Hunedoara) received around €60 million of incompatible State…
EU negotiators agree for dynamic pricing of electricity
Energy companies with more than 200,000 clients will be obliged to provide households with at least one offer comprising dynamic…
Great Expectations from COP24’s Polish hosts
Poland’s turn at holding the UN’s annual climate summit is meant to be the one shot at making the Paris…
Megan Richards, EC: The Black Sea region does have the potential to become the energy hub
Shortly before the 6th edition of the Black Sea Oil & Gas conference one of the conference keynote speakers Megan…
14 European countries call for stronger EU climate action
A group of European countries known as the ‘Green Growth Group’ have called on the European Commission to update the…
European institutions strike overnight deal on 32% binding renewable energy target
Negotiators from the European Parliament and Member States agreed to increase the EU renewable energy target for 2030 to 32%…
Industry Committee approves final changes to renewables law
UPDATE June 8: Draft Law approving Government Emergency Ordinance no.24 / 2017 amending and completing the Law no.220 / 2008…
Energy ministry is considering introduction of contracts for difference
Energy producers based on low-carbon technologies will receive state money if the price of electricity on the market falls below…
ArcelorMittal confirms it is ready to sell its plant in Galați (România)
ArcelorMittal announced in a press release that it has submitted a proposed divestment package to the EC to address concerns…
Fresh EU analysis makes case for higher renewables, energy saving goals
A new analysis by the European Commission’s energy directorate, seen by EURACTIV, updates existing scenarios for renewables and energy efficiency,…
EU’s Vestager says in talks with Gazprom for ending the antitrust investigation
The EU’s competition supervisor is discussing the outcome of market feedback with Russian gas supplier Gazprom following “critical” comments from…
