The EU Commission has presented the new CISAF state aid framework. Compared to a recently leaked draft, the industry has been granted further subsidies for electricity prices. Nevertheless, there are numerous critical voices, including on the promotion of nuclear energy.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution and a report on the Clean Industrial Deal and electricity grids. However, there was no majority for a key proposal aimed at relieving industry.
By Manuel Berkel
The project in the North Sea is seen as a beacon of hope for many European countries' carbon storage plans. However, questions are now emerging regarding funding, technical capacity and transportation of the project.
By Jule Zentek
On May 19, the EU Member States will have one of their last chances to influence the rules for low-carbon hydrogen. The Commission has tightened the criteria for production from natural gas so much that only a few producers could remain.
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
Only limited quantities of CO2 can be stored under the North Sea, so researchers recommend storage only for certain emissions.
By Lukas Knigge
Several important energy policy bills are still before the Bundestag. While no agreement is expected on grid fees, a decision is still possible on several other issues. Several expert hearings will take place on Wednesday.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Several conservative industrial politicians are calling on Ursula von der Leyen not to set a new target for renewable energies. Meanwhile, the wind industry warns that expansion has fallen in the past year and needs to be doubled.
By Manuel Berkel
According to new calculations, it may take up to €140 billion in subsidies in Europe for the planned projects to capture and store CO2. Experts criticize that the expensive technology is not a climate solution. There is also a lack of laws and standards.
By Nico Beckert
The UK wants to subsidize the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS) with almost 22 billion pounds. Many other countries are pushing ahead with plans for the controversial climate technology. Experts say there are other long-term options for most sectors and environmentalists warn of leaks like those that have recently occurred in the US.
By Nico Beckert
