Markets European gas prices soar after Russian gas flow via Ukraine stops European natural gas futures climbed the highest since October 2023 after Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine stopped on New Year's Day. 02/01/2025
Europe News Moldova braces for energy crisis as Russia halts gas supplies Moldovan leaders have implemented energy-saving measures and assured residents of temporary gas reserves, but fears of a humanitarian crisis in Transnistria remain. 31/12/2024
Economy Central and Eastern European clean tech exports on track to triple Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are on track potentially to rapidly scale up their clean tech exports, which could go a long way in helping the EU meet its net zero 2050 target, as well as increase its global competitiveness. 19/12/2024
Markets Moldova declares an energy emergency over fears of Russian gas cut-off Moldovan PM Dorin Recean said his country faces an “exceptional situation” in which Moscow could deliberately weaponise energy. 13/12/2024
Ukraine Explosions and power outages across Ukraine after missile attack Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack against Ukraine on Thursday morning, targeting energy infrastructure across the country. President Zelenskyy said several regions have been attacked with cluster munitions. 28/11/2024
Markets Winter is coming: Volatile energy prices set to return in Europe Rising natural gas prices and increasing uncertainty are set to dominate Europe's energy outlook for the coming winter. 23/11/2024
Economy UK inflation rises to 2.3% as energy bills push up consumer prices Inflation in the UK rose sharply to a six-month high in October, above the BOE's 2% target, scaling back bets that there will be further cuts in borrowing rates this year. 20/11/2024
Earth News Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary Fracking advocate Chris Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost. 18/11/2024
USA Trump picks climate change sceptic to be his new energy secretary President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as his new energy secretary. 17/11/2024
Business Cyprus in talks with Gulf energy companies over natural gas licences Energy companies from Persian Gulf states have expressed interest in searching for natural gas off the southern coast of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. 15/11/2024
Business Schneider Electric appoints new CEO to take charge of strategy The board of one of Europe's biggest tech companies has signalled it's looking for a change of direction with the unanimous decision to appoint company veteran Olivier Blum as Chief Executive Officer. 04/11/2024
Business Small nuclear plants in Europe: CEZ and Rolls-Royce SMR sign a deal CEZ plans to build the first small modular reactor at the existing Temelin nuclear plant in the first half of the 2030s. 29/10/2024
Smart Regions POWERTY: energising communities to combat poverty In partnership with the European Commission An EU-funded project is helping one of Spain's poorest neighbourhoods cope with energy costs and the endemic problems of poverty 28/10/2024
Earth News The clocks are going back. But does it actually save energy? Several studies in Europe and the US show Daylight Savings Times has very little effect on energy conservation. 26/10/2024
Europe News Outsourcing migrants in Europe: Troubling choice or the new norm? In this episode, Radio Schuman explores Italy's migration centres in Albania and the trend of externalising migration. 15/10/2024
Economy Eurozone inflation drops in September, falling below ECB's target The drop below the target of 2% was mainly due to falling energy prices. However, the European economy may still not be out of the woods. 01/10/2024
Europe News What lobbying footprint does Big Oil have on EU climate policy? Two new reports have claimed to show just how much influence fossil fuel company lobbying has on EU climate policymaking. 26/09/2024
Earth News Energy-leaking homes some of ‘biggest culprits’ of UK climate change Under current plans, it will take 90 years for the insulation in all of the energy inefficient homes to be upgraded. 23/09/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen pledges Ukraine €160m in aid, energy support With 80% of thermal plants destroyed, Kyiv is facing a difficult winter – but some worry EU support means higher prices for Europeans. 19/09/2024
Economy Eurozone inflation figures see drop in August, towards ECB 2% target Services were the main reason for the boost but growth in inflation was at the slowest rate in three years and inching towards the ECB's target of 2%. 18/09/2024