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State of the Energy Union: "We are on track to meet our 2030 climate target" (Wopke Hoekstra)

Between 2023 and 2024, the EU reduced its net GHG emissions (covering LULUCF as well as international maritime and aviation emissions) by 2.5%. Emissions were 37.2% lower than in 1990 (or 39% when only domestic net emissions are considered), while GDP was 71% higher, meaning that economic growth…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): European bodies, Research & innovation, Renewable energies
• Article # 418621
• Published on 07/11/25 at 15:39

Wind Turbines End-of-Life Issues & Strategies (EoLIS) Seminar 2025 from 20 to 21/11/2025 in Lisbon

The 2025 edition of the EoLIS Seminar will take place in Lisbon (Portugal), from 20 to 21/11/2025. Organised by WindEurope in partnership with the business association APREN, the event will focus on wind energy innovation, particularly with regard to ageing wind turbines. “Europe’s wind…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Trade unions & federations, Skills & Employment, Renewable energies
• Article # 418534
• Published on 07/11/25 at 10:54

EC: approval of a €700M Spain State aid to support cleantech manufacturing capacity

The European Commission has approved, under EU State Aid rules, a €700M Spanish scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, in line with the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) objectives, on 06/11/2025. The State aid to the scheme will take the form of direct grants to companies; it may be…

Domain(s): Energies, Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Financing & funding, Climate / carbon, …
• Article # 418572
• Published on 07/11/25 at 10:49

Renewable Energies / biodiversity: "Working together to preserve our planet" (J. Nyssen, SER)

"We are all working towards a shared goal, that of preserving our planet," said Jules Nyssen, Chairman of the Syndicat des énergies renouvelables, as he opened the National Forum on Renewable Energies and Biodiversity, organised by the Syndicat des énergies renouvelables at the Académie du climat…

Domain(s): Energies, Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Production / Construction, Research & innovation, …
• Article # 418565
• Published on 07/11/25 at 09:05

The Belgrade Energy Forum from 28 to 29/04/2026

The 2026 edition of the Belgrade Energy Forum will take place from 28 to 29/04/2026 in Serbia. This event aims to bring representatives from EU institutions, ministers and officials from regional governments, as well as industry associations and companies from the Western Balkans, Europe and…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Trade unions & federations, Decarbonisation , Electricity
• Article # 418528
• Published on 06/11/25 at 17:36

"Nuclear energy must be at the forefront of the fight against global warming" (M. Euvrard, Gifen)

"Nuclear energy must be at the forefront of the fight against global warming", Matthieu Euvrard, International Director of Gifen, told News Tank on 06/11/25.He was reacting to the signing of a joint declaration by 17 national and international associations representing the nuclear industry, which…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Financing & funding, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 418467
• Published on 06/11/25 at 14:47

EC/STIP: "We send a signal to investors: we will support the aviation and waterborne sectors' transition"

At least €2.9Bn mobilised by 2027 to boost investment in renewable and low-carbon fuels for the aviation and waterborne sectors: that is the amount’s target of further European investments, announced by Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, and Raffaele Fitto…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Financing & funding, Air transportation, …
• Article # 418428
• Published on 06/11/25 at 12:21

Nuclear: "Retrofitting fossil-fired power stations with SMRs" (Nicolas Breyton, Stellaria)

"We are working on retrofitting coal and gas power plants. The idea is to keep the personnel, turbines or certain equipment, and only replace the production unit with a Small Modular Reactor (SMR). Such sites are already connected to the grid, which allows for a quick entry into service. There is…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Production / Construction, Research & innovation, …
• Article # 418317
• Published on 05/11/25 at 16:42

EU ETS2: ENVI Council to postpone entry into force by one year

Climate and Environment Ministers decided to postpone by one year the start of the ETS2 (Emissions Trading Scheme) for road transport and buildings during the Environment Council on 05/11/2025 in Brussels. Ministers met to reach an agreement on the European Climate Law, which was adopted with…

Domain(s): Energies, Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Climate / carbon, …
• Article # 418281
• Published on 05/11/25 at 15:30

Oléron 1 offshore wind tender: "Reviving the project will not be straightforward" (L. Bordereaux)

"Relaunch the wind farm off Oléron? That is the topic of the day after the President’s comments at the Assises de la mer in La Rochelle on 04/11/2025. After the first tender for the Oléron offshore wind farm (Oléron 1) fell through, the government now seems ready to try again. The question is…

Domain(s): Energies, Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Producers, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 418249
• Published on 05/11/25 at 15:00