Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has amplified the importance of national-security considerations in Western countries’ energy policies. But both the geopolitical and environmental goals are urgent
Tag: Europe
Geopolitics of Energy: Can Europe Manage Without Russian Oil and Coal?
“A stop to Russian oil and coal supplies would push Europe into a short and painful adjustment period,” argues a recent blog post in Bruegel,
What Does Covid-19 Crisis Mean for LNG Buyers in Europe
Although oil prices have hit rock bottom recently, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is still holding its ground as a cheap and reliable energy source –
The Rise of Offshore Wind Energy in the North Sea: A Strategic Challenge for Europe
The North Sea has provided a favorable environment for the design of the world’s first offshore wind turbines. Its southern part enjoys an excellent wind
Curbing Oversupply in Europe’s Emissions Market
The benchmark European carbon price hit a decade high yesterday (15 August), having grown almost by 130 percent this year. Analysts predict that prices are
China’s National Carbon Market: A Game Changer in the Making?
By the end of 2017, China officially approved the plans for its long-awaited national Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) and the National Development and Reform Commission
Expert Analysis: Reforming Ukraine’s Energy Sector – Critical Unfinished Business
Ukraine is among the least energy-efficient countries in Europe. Its economy is two to three times more energy intensive than that of its EU neighbors
Europe’s Oil Exploration: Energy Business to Break Even at $60 per Barrel
Europe is typically not seen as the first place that comes to mind when thinking about oil production, yet the old continent is promoting the
Expert Analysis: Security of Energy Supply Through Deeper Cross-Border Market Integration – Lessons from the Cold Spell in Southeastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe has for long been vulnerable to security of energy supply, especially when it comes to gas. This was the outcome of
In Need of Urgent Overhaul: Prospects for Indonesia’s Once-Mighty Oil and Gas Industry
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Dr. Deendarlianto Aan – Director of the Center for Energy Studies, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia Phosphateprice has talked with Dr. Deendarlianto Aan,