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European technology unlocking deep geothermal energy for all
Large-scale geothermal energy has long been constrained to volcanic areas where heat can easily be captured and turned into electricity. Recent breakthroughs in drilling techniques can transform the European energy market and end its dependence on fossil fuels. According to...
Suspected attack on tankers shows volatility of oil markets
The price of crude oil, which has been languishing at five-month lows, jumped suddenly on Thursday (13 June) following unconfirmed reports of an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Gas market liberalisation: An unsung EU success story?
The liberalisation of European gas markets is widely recognised as a major success by industry analysts. But EU politicians are reluctant to celebrate it because liberalisation on its own has failed to deliver on another key objective – supply diversification. Ironically, Europe is now more dependent on Russian gas than ever.![CREDIT[h080/Flickr]](https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/09/solar_pannels_energy_efficiency_credith080flickr.jpeg)
Electricity markets reimagined: Flexible by design
In just over a decade, we will be able to build a new electricity system around renewable energy that is cleaner, produces almost no carbon emissions, costs less than a system built around natural gas, and is just as reliable, writes David Nelson. InfographicPromoted content
What impact has Germany’s ‘Energiewende’ had on infrastructure and the labour market?
The sharp increase in the use of renewables like solar and wind has provided more flexibility to the German electricity market.
Cañete: EU needs €200 billion more in energy investment
European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete today (28 April) said that the Juncker Plan had mitigated a slump in energy and environment funding. EURACTIV Spain reports.
Why the EU’s electricity market design proposal actually matters
The European Commission’s vision of an Energy Union with citizens at its core, where consumers take ownership of the energy transition, is to be applauded but needs to be followed up with genuine policy change, writes Jonathan Gaventa.
Norwegian energy minister: We will drill until gas reserves run out
Norway will be on its last third of natural gas reserves by 2035, much of it in the Arctic, and almost all of it destined for the EU market, the country’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy told EURACTIV in an interview. Tord Lien said production would stop once the reserves were gone.
New Greek energy minister seeks alternatives to cut high power costs
Panos Skourletis, the new Greek energy minister, is tasked with a heavy reform agenda that could help revive the cash-strapped Greek economy and make the country return to growth. But the stakes are high.
Commission faces EU court over aid to Britain’s Hinkley Point nuclear plant
A German energy cooperative will take legal action against the European Commission for approving state aid for a £16 billion (€22 billion) nuclear power plant in Britain, it said on Wednesday (4 March), arguing it threatens to distort competition.
UK energy regulation fails consumers
An engrained, institutional bias in favour of building new energy production assets to boost supply means that cost-effective ‘no build’ technologies for managing - and reducing - demand on the consumer side have been ignored, writes Sara Bell.![Outgoing Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger doled out harsh criticism of Germany's energy policy. [EP]](https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/10/oetti_0.jpeg)
Oettinger warns Germany against solo efforts on energy
Before switching portfolios, Günther Oettinger took one last opportunity to single out Germany's energy policy, warning against "ill-advised" national solutions. EURACTIV Germany reports.