Industry leaders push for nuclear energy’s ‘green’ label

Industry leaders advocate for governments to classify nuclear energy as a sustainable investment

Prices of EVs could rise by 10% in 2024

That’s the warning from carmakers, after EU rules on manufacturing are set to change in two years

Europe to address energy crisis with more targeted support

European ministers have acknowledged that horizontal measures to support people could delay the energy transition

Brussels bans petrol and diesel cars from 2035

The Brussels Capital Region has announced the move in order to avoid air pollution, tackle climate change and ultimately go net zero by 2050

New hydrogen fuel cell EVs trial kicks off in Europe

The project will deploy fleets of 60 hydrogen fuelled vehicles each in London, Paris and Brussels

EU office go electric with EV chargers

An energy infrastructure provider has won a contract to supply the EU offices in Brussels with charging equipment for electric vehicles (EVs). Dutch firm Alfen will also provide its online management tool to track electric car behaviours and control the chargers remotely. The roll-out of the first phase of 60 two-outlet chargers is taking place […]

Brussels and Prague face lawsuits over air pollution

Brussels and Prague are the latest cities facing legal challenges to tackle the pollution crisis. ClientEarth has launched legal action against the two cities for allegedly breaching EU air pollution laws. The cases aim to oblige governments to take robust measures “to bring pollution within legal limits as soon as possible”. The Brussels case is […]

Oil price drops further – DMR

The price of oil has fallen to $57 a barrel (£36/Bbl) today, according to npower’s daily market report. Tim Carter from npower’s optimisation desk said: “That’s down from opening levels yesterday by around 5%.” This is partially due to the outcome of the Greek referendum weakening the euro. The gas system is forecast to close […]

Libya aims for 20% renewable energy by 2020

Libya plans to generate a fifth of its power from renewable sources by the end of the decade, according to reports. The nation currently relies almost entirely on its oil and gas reserves for its energy needs. At a conference on sustainable energy in Brussels, the country’s Electricity Minister Dr Ali Mohammed Muhairiq said: “In […]

British oil executive gunned down in Brussels

Belgian authorities are investigating the murder of a British oil executive who was gunned down in Brussels earlier this month. Police in Belgium are searching for a gunman and an accomplice after Nicholas Mockford, 60, who worked at US oil firm ExxonMobil’s offices near the Belgian capital, was killed on October 14 when leaving an […]