EU’s renewable energy directive set to overcome last hurdle with full Parliament vote
The EU is set to take its final step in approving a revised more ambitious renewable energy legislation as the bill faces a full EU Parliament vote on Tuesday, with most parties likely to vote in favour.
Read MoreEU trade deficit imperils bloc’s big-emitting manufacturing industries -industry alliance
EU industries’ trade deficit is widening and risks deteriorating further if concrete, targeted solutions are not implemented, representatives from 25 EU industries have warned in a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, Commissioners, and the EU parliament on Thursday.
Read MoreEU’s carbon capture, utilisation, and storage strategy’s release could be delayed -source
The European Commission’s strategy to capture, utilise and store carbon is at risk of being published later than the originally anticipated fourth quarter release, an EU source told Carbon Pulse on Tuesday, as the EU’s executive grapples with new appointments and approaches the end of its current term.
Read MoreEuropean Commission President outlines duties of proposed climate and Green Deal commissioners
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen laid out the tasks for the new European Green Deal commissioner and the candidate commissioner for climate action in their mission letters published on Tuesday morning, with much of the focus on preparing a new 2040 EU climate target and the implementation of the existing climate files.
Read MoreFrench industrial group files lawsuit against EU over ETS free allocation rules
A French industrial minerals group is demanding the European Commission pay €40 million in damages caused by what it says is an incorrect interpretation of post-2022 ETS free allocation rules.
Read MoreANALYSIS: EU doubles down on CCUS as UK’s strategy falters at funding stage
As the EU starts defining a strategy to kickstart its carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) industry, the UK government’s uncertainty over funding is leading to a loss of momentum in one of the countries that first embraced it.
Read MoreCountries call for EU-wide CO2 transport network to be part of bloc’s CCUS strategy
A number of EU nations have called for the European Commission to develop a shared CO2 transport network as part of the bloc’s industrial carbon management strategy initiative, though NGOs contest whether such infrastructure is really needed.
Read MoreMalta seen halting EUA trading account applications after influx from shipping sector
Malta has paused accepting applications for carbon trading accounts amid an influx of applications, market participants told Carbon Pulse this week, noting that that the demand was mainly from non-EU shipping companies trying to prepare for the sector’s imminent entry into the EU ETS.
Read MoreUK appoints junior education minister to top energy and climate post
The UK government appointed Claire Coutinho as secretary of state in charge of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) as part of a ministerial reshuffle on Thursday, taking Grant Shapps’ place as he moves to head up the defence ministry.
Read MoreItalian cement company to trial replacing fuel with a thermal battery to lower emissions
A US-based startup is partnering with Italy’s second largest cement company to trial a technology that converts electricity to stored heat, which could significantly lower CO2 emissions for hard-to-abate sectors.
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