EU trims green energy target

The European Commission intends to set a target of 27% for renewable energy across the continent rather than 30%. Keeping energy prices at a decent price to let European businesses compete internationally is at the heart of the Commission’s new strategy for energy up to 2030. Published today, the 2030 package puts forward an EU-wide […]

EU signs energy agreement with Algeria

Algeria and the European Union have agreed to co-operate on energy in the future. EU President Manuel Barroso announced yesterday the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in oil and gas, renewable energy and energy efficiency. The African state which is partially covered by the Sahara desert (pictured) is the world’s […]