The European Union is seeking additional natural gas supplies from Nigeria as the bloc prepares for possible cuts in Russian supplies, Matthew Baldwin, deputy director-general of the European Commission’s energy department, said on Saturday, Reuters reported. Baldwin was in Nigeria, where he held meetings with officials from Africa’s biggest oil producer this week. He was […]
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Brexit: Four new infringement procedures for the Northern Ireland protocol announced by the Commission
The European Commission has announced the activation of four more infringement proceedings against the United Kingdom, which are likely to result in a referral to the European Court of Justice, for non-compliance with the provisions of the Northern Ireland Protocol. In total, the European Commission has activated seven infringement proceedings against London over the Northern […]
Athens says ‘no’ to the Commission’s proposal for natural gas – The powerful alliances and the crucial Council of Ministers of Energy
Of Dimitris Gatsiu “Greece cannot accept the Commission’s proposal for a horizontal reduction of natural gas demand by 15% in all member states”. This is the resounding message that Athens is sending to Brussels, forming together with ten other capitals of the Union, a strong alliance in view of the intense confrontation that is expected […]
The government opposes the Commission’s proposal for a 15% reduction in natural gas consumption
“We are doing everything possible so that there is no disruption in the supply chain. The government does not agree with the Commission’s proposal for a 15% reduction in natural gas… We have submitted proposals and we will insist on these proposals…”, Mr. Economou, during the press briefing. Responding to SYRIZA’s criticism of the fires, […]
Commission: Proposes establishing a target to reduce gas consumption by 15% by March
LAST UPDATE 13:55 The Commission has proposed a voluntary target for European Union countries to cut natural gas use by 15% by March, warning them that without big cuts now, they could struggle with fuel over the winter if Russia cuts off the supply of gas. The target could become legally binding if Russia cuts […]
The EU is expected to propose a voluntary 15% reduction in natural gas use
LAST UPDATE: 22.46 The European Union is set to propose a voluntary 15% cut in gas use by member states starting next month, amid concerns that Russia may cut off supplies, Bloomberg reported. The target will be included in a regulation to accompany the demand reduction plan scheduled to be presented on Wednesday by the […]
The Commission invites companies to participate in the commitment in favor of sustainable consumption
The European Union is committed to the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. To support all sectors in achieving this goal, the Commission is calling on companies from all over Europe to join the commitment to sustainable consumption. This initiative calls on non-food businesses (including retailers) of various sizes and sectors to make specific commitments […]
Commission: Natural gas supply via Nord Stream is not expected to resume
LAST UPDATE 13:52 The European Commission does not expect natural gas supplies to Europe from Russia via the Nord Stream pipeline to resume when its scheduled maintenance is completed, Commissioner Johannes Hahn said. “We are working with the scenario that (the pipeline) will not return to operation,” he told reporters on the sidelines of a […]
Russian gas cut risks 1.5% drop in EU GDP
LAST UPDATE: 18.42 A disruption of Russian gas supplies to the European Union could likely reduce its GDP by 1.5% in a worst-case scenario if the winter is cold and the region does not take proactive measures to conserve energy, according to Bloomberg. which invokes block estimates. The Commission is set to warn that, in […]
The president of the European Commission is going to Azerbaijan tomorrow
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Baku on Monday in search of more natural gas from Azerbaijan, the Commission said, as the EU seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian energy resources. “Amid Russia’s continued weaponization of energy reserves, diversifying our energy imports is a priority for the EU,” the Commission […]