Future of gas
Contributing to global climate goals: How can the gas infrastructure sector develop low-carbon and renewable solutions?
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), developing renewable gases is essential to advancing energy sector decarbonisation. The European Commission states in its Energy System Integration, Hydrogen and Methane emission reduction strategies that renewable gas will be critical for the transformation of the energy system.
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Alternative fuels and cleaner transport: From policy to reality
With 94% of depending on traditional fuels, the current European transport sector requires up to €1 billion a day and is responsible for a quarter of EU carbon emissions.Promoted content
Gas: Europe’s smart choice for heating
Natural gas has dramatically changed the way we heat our homes, businesses and schools, enabling us to live comfortably without emptying our wallets. And we do so while at the same time not compromising the environment.Promoted content
Energy efficiency 2016: The year of delivery?
The European Commission is preparing a make-or- break “year of delivery” on its flagship Energy Union strategy, with a steady stream of proposals expected in 2016.
Mytilineos: Commission must have a greater role in the Greek bailout
The European Commission should play a greater role in the Greek bailout and push for reforms rather than IMF’s obsession for fiscal adjustment, Evangelos Mytilineos said in an interview with EURACTIV.Promoted content
GIE Annual Conference 2016 in Sofia, Bulgaria
GIE is pleased to invite you to the 14th GIE Annual Conference on 9 and 10 June 2016.Promoted content
European Internal Energy Market – Connecting the EU’s ‘energy islands’ in South East Europe
At the end of February 2015, the European Commission adopted its strategy for a European Energy Union, aimed at ensuring secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy for citizens and businesses.
Brussels charges Gazprom with market abuse
The European Commission charged Gazprom on Wednesday (22 April) with abusing its dominant market position in Central and Eastern European gas markets.Promoted content
Šef?ovi?: EU gas supply ‘secure’
Commissioner for Energy Union Maroš Šef?ovi? has said that he is 'reassured' that the supply of gas to the EU markets remains 'secure.' Šef?ovi? comments came after he held trilateral gas talks with Russia and Ukraine on Monday.Promoted content
Šef?ovi? hopes to convince Orbán to disclose energy agreements
On Wednesday (February 25th) the European Commission launched its Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union. One of the key elements of the Energy Union is that member states’ energy deals with non-EU nations should be scrutinised on a mandatory basis by the European Commission before they are signed. Russia has always insisted that those deals are confidential.Promoted content
GIE Annual Conference 2015 in Dublin
GIE is pleased to invite you to the 13th GIE Annual Conference on April 23 and 24, 2015. We are delighted to welcome in Ireland's capital city, Dublin - your host is Gaslink, Ireland's independent gas transmission and distribution system operator.Promoted content
Šef?ovi? ‘very surprised’ at Russia’s decision to cut EU gas supply via Ukraine
EU Energy Commissioner Maroš Šef?ovi? said he was 'very surprised' after Russia announced it would shift all its gas transit from Ukraine to Turkey, and that EU customers should buy this gas at the border with Greece.
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We’d expect Bulgaria to suspend construction of South stream gas pipeline, Commission says
The European Commission said on Thursday that it was aware of a video published by EURACTIV's partner in Bulgaria Dnevnik, showing that room is made at the Varna harbour in Bulgaria for the pipes to be used for the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline.Promoted content
Commission wants a 30% energy reduction target by 2030
The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to reduce Europe's energy consumption by 30% by 2030.Promoted content
Oettinger: We have sufficient amount of gas for Europe
The European Union has dismissed fears that Europe will not have sufficient gas in winter, after Russia decided to halt gas supplies to Ukraine following a row over gas pricing.Promoted content
EU, Russia, Ukraine fail to reach gas deal
Russia, Ukraine and the European Union have agreed to continue talks about Russian gas supplies to Ukraine after overnight negotiations ended without any firm agreement on price.Promoted content
Barroso warns Bulgaria on South Stream case: ‘We will act’
Speaking after EU leaders met in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss the aftermath of the European elections, Commission President José Manuel Barroso said that the EU executive would impose infringements on Bulgaria regarding the Gazprom-favoured South Stream pipeline, the construction of which is about to begin in breach with EU laws.Promoted content
EU, Ukraine contradict each other on gas supply talks
EU Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger said on Monday that 'substantial progress was made' but 'no breakthrough yet' in the negotiations on gas supply between Ukraine and Russia. However, Ukraine's state gas company, Naftogaz, said on Tuesday that no real progress was made with Russia's Gazprom over its gas debt and on pricing.Promoted content
Barroso: “Energy must not be abused as a political weapon”
After the March European Council conclusions, the European Commission will conduct an in-depth study of EU energy security and present a comprehensive plan for the reduction of EU energy dependence by June 2014.Promoted content
Barroso urges Putin not to interrupt gas supply to Ukraine
The European Union urged Russia on Wednesday not to cut gas flows to Ukraine and to agree on a market-based gas price.Promoted content
EU, Ukraine, Russia to meet over Ukrainian gas supply in early May
The European Commission said on Wednesday that European, Russian and Ukrainian officials will hold a meeting on May 2nd in Warsaw to discuss security of energy supplies to Ukraine.Promoted content
