Oil and Industry
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Hitting the gas on energy & climate objectives
Marco Alverà, President of GasNaturally and CEO of SNAM, explains how natural gas can contribute to reaching the EU's climate and energy targets by reducing emissions, tackling energy poverty and integrating renewables into the energy system.
Under Pressure: Climate change and the future of the oil and gas industry
The Norwegian oil and gas giant Statoil presented its latest Energy Perspectives report earlier this month, drawing up three possible scenarios for global energy-related emissions up to 2050.
Bioenergy for rural development: An engine of growth for a rural renaissance
Emigration, unemployment, lack of services: these are among the many challenges faced by European rural areas.
Under Pressure: Will the Paris Agreement spell the end of the fossil fuel industry?
The Paris Agreement on climate change is a landmark international agreement which caps global warming. Many campaigners argue that the United Nations deal spells the end for polluting fossil fuel industries.
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Real Driving Emissions of Autogas
What happens when you measure the Real Driving Emissions of cars powered by Autogas on real roads, real people take every day? AEGPL took that challenge!
Podcast: World Energy Outlook
Renewables and natural gas are expected to be the big winners in meeting energy demand growth until 2040.Promoted content
Are young professionals ready to face demographic challenges – and recognize opportunities for health?
The European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) goes into its 19th edition this year. The topic: Demographics and Diversity in Europe – New Solutions for Health.
EU unveils national CO2 emission targets
“These targets are realistic, fair and flexible,” EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete said on Wednesday after the EU unveiled national targets for cutting greenhouse gases by 2030.Promoted content
Demographic change & increased diversity – an opportunity for European health systems?
The European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) goes into its 19th edition this year. The topic: Demographics and Diversity in Europe – New Solutions for HealthPromoted 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
Creating a better future for health in Europe – Join the 19th EHFG!
There is more to demographic change than “only” ageing. At the #EHFG2016 we will discuss the full spectrum of what dynamics create a stir in Europe’s populations – and Europe’s healthcare systems.
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.
EU agricultural emissions: On the table
In 2012, agriculture was responsible for over 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU.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.Making EU farming innovative
Global population is expected to rise from 7.3 billion people today to 9.7 billion in 2050, according to the United Nations. This means that the world will need 60% more food and 30% more water for agriculture.COP21: Taiwan tells China to decarbonise faster, US to dig deep
SPECIAL REPORT/ China should commit to faster decarbonisation at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, Taiwan’s Environment Minister has said, after the two countries reached a diplomatic rapprochement.Promoted content
State of the Energy Union
At the start of 2015, the European Commission shared some sobering statistics. As the world’s largest energy importer, the EU imports 53% of its energy. Ninety-four percent of its transport relies on oil, of which 90% is imported.Promoted content
Innovation at the heart of the energy debate
The European Union represents 28 countries and more than 500 million energy consumers. Within the EU, energy demand is growing by 1-2% per year. In ten years, we could be using 10% more energy, and in a generation we may have to import almost all of the oil and 80% of the gas we use, according to Eurobarometer.Promoted content
Securing Health in Europe: Balancing priorities, sharing responsibilities
Prof Helmut Brand, President of the International Forum Gastein, gives a short overview of what to expect from the European Health Forum Gastein 2015. Going into its 18th year, the Forum has grown to become the leading conference devoted to European health policy and was attended by almost 600 delegates in 2014, amongst them many senior decision-makers, including 15 Ministers, Secretaries of State and Director Generals. This year’s main theme is “Securing health in Europe. Balancing priorities, sharing responsibilities”.
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
Valbruna on Trade Secrets in Europe
Know-how or confidential business information (trade secrets) are important for the competitiveness of European businesses. These intangible assets are fundamental to their innovation and research efforts. Their adequate and harmonised protection across Europe therefore represents an invaluable factor for growth and jobs.Promoted content
Perspectives on Trade Secrets in Europe
Know-how or confidential business information (trade secrets) are important for the competitiveness of European businesses. These intangible assets are fundamental to their innovation and research efforts. Their adequate and harmonised protection across Europe therefore represents an invaluable factor for growth and jobs.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
