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It is supposed to be a plan for more energy security in Europe. But the REPower EU package presented on Tuesday is primarily a list of tasks that the Commission and member states want to complete by the summer. Here, we provide an overview.
By Manuel Berkel
In the fight against high gas prices, the EU Commission is backing a subsidy and demand strategy. Member states and operators are to be obliged to achieve a minimum gas storage level by September 30 of each year. However, in the draft communication on energy prices, the authority also points the way to financial incentives. States are also to double biogas production by 2030.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU-Africa summit is intended to give new impetus to the partnership between the two continents. A broad range of topics also includes possible cooperation in the field of renewable energies. For example, Europe wants to promote the expansion of infrastructure with know-how and an investment offensive and, in return, import green hydrogen in particular. Observers warn not to lose sight of the population in the process.
By Timo Landenberger
The Fit for 55 package is to be adopted "quickly and with a high level of ambition". European emissions trading should ensure the phase-out of coal by 2030, and hydrogen IPCEIs should be implemented swiftly. The German government is relying fully on the EU to implement its climate protection plans.
By Lukas Knigge
Markus Exenberger is the managing director of the H2Global Foundation, and he is convinced that the energy transition will not succeed without the import of green hydrogen. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, he revealed why hydrogen classified as green from nuclear energy could overturn the entire concept and how the EU standards can also be guaranteed in the country of production.
By Timo Landenberger