Ireland’s carbon price plan at risk from election stalemate
A three-way tie in this weekend’s Irish general election could have a major impact on the country’s carbon pricing programme, with the party leading in the yet-to-be-finalised vote count having campaigned against the existing government’s planned CO2 tax increases.
Read MoreEU Market: EUAs sink towards €23 amid bearish technical, energy signals
EUAs dipped towards €23 early on Monday as a confluence of bearish technical and fundamental factors led experts to predict further falls.
Read MoreSwitzerland to source 5 mln UN offsets after chemical firm discovers unreported emissions
Switzerland will buy 5 million UN carbon credits as part of a plan to cover recently-discovered chemical plant emissions that have potentially been discharged for decades.
Read MoreLow-cost EU airline emissions dip in January
Two of Europe’s biggest low-cost airlines have reported a dip in in-flight emissions to start the year.
Read MoreNorway sets out higher Paris GHG pledge as world awaits more
Norway committed to increase its UN Paris Agreement emissions pledge on Friday, one of very few countries and less than a year ahead of the start of the climate pact that is drastically falling short of its global warming target.
Read MoreEU Market: EUAs slip to 2.3% weekly loss as industrial slump persists
EUAs dipped on Friday to notch a 2.3% weekly loss as poor industrial data and a weak energy complex dampened bullish sentiment.
Read MoreCARBON FAST FORWARD: Mapping the future of UK carbon pricing in Manchester
Last month’s Brexit climax finally brought long-sought answers for British emitters on their EU ETS obligations, though navigating the way ahead presents several challenges for companies managing their carbon and energy risk.
Read MoreFinland’s utility Fortum goes emissions-free over second half of 2019
Finnish utility Fortum reported zero emissions from its ETS-covered facilities over the entire second half of last year, it said on Thursday, as its profits were boosted by higher hydro output.
Read MoreRefinitiv hires former energy and carbon analyst to lead European gas research
Financial market data firm Refinitiv has hired a former energy and carbon analyst to head its European gas research division, Carbon Pulse has learned.
Read MoreEU Market: EUAs retreat after failing to hold 1-week high above €24
EUAs failed to hold early gains above €24 on Thursday, slumping as energy resumed its bearish tone while markets worldwide continued to fret about China’s ability to contain the coronavirus.
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