The year 2021 was supposed to deliver a concrete Chinese climate policy with the COP conference. Nevertheless, the signals now seem contradictory. A lack of coordination between the various government agencies is to blame. Overall, however, the thumbs are pointing upward.
By Christiane Kuehl
With the revision of the buildings directive, the EU Commission wants to finally put the energy-intensive sector on the path to climate neutrality. On Wednesday, the authority presented its plans. The planned renovation obligation, in particular, is causing controversy.
By Timo Landenberger
On Wednesday, the European Commission wants to present the revision of the gas market regulations and thus pave the way for low-carbon fuels. In the long term, hopes rest in particular on green hydrogen. But the associated regulatory chaos is jeopardizing the energy transition, observers say. The criteria for production, in particular, are drawing a lot of criticism.
By Timo Landenberger
China has increased its gas imports more than anticipated. Despite sky-high prices, the country has to keep buying. Winter is approaching, and gas and coal are in short supply. Well over half of gas imports are now liquid gas – which China purchases mainly from geopolitical rivals.
By Christiane Kuehl
