The German government and the European Commission are pursuing different strategies to lower energy prices. While Germany is aiming for a business-friendly implementation of the Methane Regulation, Brussels is planning regulatory adjustments to the ETS.
By Manuel Berkel and Lukas Knigge
Newly installed heat pumps are reducing Germany’s dependence on expensive gas imports. According to a recent analysis, replacing gas heating systems has resulted in savings of EUR 1.3 billion over the past three years.
By Lisa Kuner
The EU Methane Regulation is intended to strengthen the continent’s energy security. However, industry lobbying and inadequate implementation are jeopardizing this important tool in the fight against gas waste.
By Flora Witkowski and Tabea Pottiez
To cover the expected summer surge in electricity demand, India is leaning more heavily on coal generation. Shortfalls in gas supplies – driven in part by the Middle East conflict – are forcing the government to subsidize energy companies’ costs.
By Ning Wang
The German government is considering establishing a strategic gas reserve. A Dutch gas company is urging European governments to examine a seemingly simple solution to this problem as soon as possible. However, it does involve risks.
By Manuel Berkel
The war against Iran is pumping billions of USD into the coffers of the LNG industry in the US. The longer the conflict lasts, the greater the profits. In the short term, the shortage will lead to increased use of coal, and in the medium term, probably to more renewables.
By Kai Schöneberg
The war against Iran is pumping billions of USD into the coffers of the LNG industry in the US. The longer the conflict lasts, the greater the profits. In the short term, the shortage will lead to increased use of coal, and in the medium term, probably to more renewables.
By Kai Schöneberg
Europe must stay the course toward a zero-emissions energy policy, regardless of pressure from the White House. Member states should present a united front against Donald Trump’s push to expand fossil fuels.
By Sean Casten
The political battle over the Building Energy Act is heating up. A lobby association claims that the GEG reform has increased CO₂ emissions are based on a false interpretation of official figures, while the heating association presents a distorted picture of the industry’s situation. A fact check.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The final trilogue on the import ban on Russian gas ended during the night. The exact phase-out dates, penalties, and possible inclusion of oil in the law remained contentious issues until the very end.
By Manuel Berkel
