At the Energy Council, Hungary and Slovakia prevented a united declaration on phasing out Russian fossil fuels. The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs surprised with a gesture towards the pro-nuclear EU states.
By Manuel Berkel
The NGO Clean Air Task Force warns in a letter to the EU energy ministers against undermining emission standards for natural gas imports. In one point, however, the climate advocates make a concession to the gas industry.
By Manuel Berkel
Abandoned oil and gas wells and coal mines cause high methane emissions, as a new IEA report shows. Worldwide, emissions of greenhouse gases are at a constantly high level, although many countries and companies have promised countermeasures.
By Nico Beckert
According to a new study, German gas imports are associated with far fewer methane emissions along the supply chain than the EU average. The study commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs shows the major differences between the exporters: While Russia and the USA are among the dirtiest producers, Norway and the Netherlands are role models.
By Nico Beckert
Hydropower is generally regarded as a clean source of energy. However, some hydropower plants could also be major emitters of the greenhouse gas methane and thus exacerbate the climate crisis. A British company wants to capture this potent greenhouse gas from hydropower plants using a new technology and make it usable for biofuels.
By Nick Nuttall
At the World LNG Summit in Berlin, the industry reveals why it expects further growth for liquefied natural gas and customers willing to pay for it. Meanwhile, according to experts, the new Trump administration wants to "eliminate" climate regulations for methane leaks.
By Manuel Berkel
At COP29, many countries and organizations will once again announce non-binding climate pledges. A look at last year shows that the majority of these non-binding pledges were not kept.
By Lisa Kuner
The EU Commission plans to set a maximum quota for Chinese electrolyzers in future green hydrogen tenders. It fears the EU will become too dependent on imported electrolyzers from China. The European hydrogen industry welcomes the move.
By Manuel Berkel
The Federal Ministry of Economics is preparing proposals for financing the EU budget. According to the ministry's plans, a new tax could be levied on certain emissions in the energy sector.
By Manuel Berkel
According to Deutsche Umwelthilfe, the delegated act for blue hydrogen underestimates the emissions generated during production. Certain producer countries would therefore benefit the most.
By Manuel Berkel
