Global electricity demand is projected to grow steadily through 2026, driven by industrial expansion, data centres, electric mobility and air conditioning, with increasing contributions from renewables, natural gas and nuclear power.
Global hydrogen development, supported by more than 1,500 ongoing projects and significant investments, is driving strong demand for insurance coverage, with potential estimated at over USD3bn in annual premiums by 2030.
The European Commission opens an in-depth investigation into Adnoc’s purchase of German chemical group Covestro, questioning the potential impact of foreign subsidies and competition within the European internal market.
ENERTRAG announces the acquisition of a plot in Prenzlau to install a 130 megawatt green hydrogen production unit, with a planned investment of €300 mn, thereby supporting the regional economy and local industrial sector.
Slovenské elektrárne has signed an agreement with Urenco for the purchase of enriched uranium for the Bohunice and Mochovce nuclear power plants, strengthening the diversification of its supply sources until the mid-2030s.
H2APEX Group SCA has completed a EUR30mn ($32.5mn) capital increase to finance the acquisition of HH2E Werk Lubmin GmbH and support the development of its hydrogen project in Germany. —
The French group posted higher sales and profitability while setting a new record for its investment backlog, driven by the electronics and energy transition sectors.
The European commitment to purchase $250bn of American energy annually raises questions about its technical and economic feasibility in light of limited export capacity.
The Sonnenberg V project marks a new milestone with the signing of a cooperation agreement between ENERTRAG and EBERT for the renewal and expansion of a 235 MW wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt. —
Europe will see its first slowdown in solar deployment in ten years in 2024, with 64.2 GW expected, but this does not call into question the 400 GW target for 2025 set by the European Commission.
Bureau Veritas completes acquisitions in cybersecurity in Denmark, nuclear in Germany, and transition services in South Korea, further strengthening its coverage of strategic high-growth markets.
The agreement concluded between the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and ENTSO-E marks a new stage in the coordinated management of the electricity interconnection between the United Kingdom and the European Union, integrating shared regulatory and security axes.
Nordex Group records a significant jump in profitability and order intake, reaching EUR 2.3 bn in the second quarter of 2025, confirming its financial trajectory with a positive free cash flow.
Final energy consumption in the European industrial sector dropped by 5% in 2023, reaching a level not seen in three decades, with renewables taking a growing role in certain key segments.
The green light has been given for the final stretch of the SuedOstLink between Pfreimd and Nittenau, allowing the entire direct current line project to move forward to its scheduled commissioning in 2027.
TenneT strengthened its investments in electricity infrastructure in the Netherlands and Germany, reaching EUR 5.5 bn over six months, while a decision on the financing structure of its German subsidiary is expected in September 2025.
German manufacturer ENERCON is investing up to €30 mn in expanding its Aurich site, with public financial backing to boost the ramp-up of its new turbines designed for the onshore wind market.
A pilot project in Germany aims to produce green hydrogen at sea directly from untreated seawater on offshore wind farms, using marine bacteria and robust materials.
Qatar has warned that it could stop its liquefied natural gas deliveries to the European Union in response to the new European directive on due diligence and climate transition.
The European battery regulation, fully effective from August 18, significantly alters industrial requirements related to electric cars and bicycles, imposing strict rules on recycling, supply chains, and transparency for companies.
The European Parliament calls on the Commission to strengthen energy infrastructure and accelerate the implementation of the Clean Industrial Deal to enhance the continent's energy flexibility and security amid increased market volatility.
The European Commission unveils an ambitious plan to modernize electricity grids and introduces the Clean Industrial Deal, mobilizing hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen the continent's industrial and energy autonomy.
Iberdrola España and Renfe conclude a virtual power purchase agreement for 370 GWh per year for ten years, strengthening the use of renewable energy in Spanish railway transport.
Belgrade is currently finalising a new gas contract with Russia, promising Europe's lowest tariff, according to Srbijagas General Director Dusan Bajatovic, despite Europe's aim to eliminate Russian imports by 2027.
The European Commission held a high-level dialogue to identify administrative obstacles delaying renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects across the European Union.
The Energy Transitions Commission warns of economic risks tied to growing protectionism around clean technologies, while calling for global consensus on carbon pricing.
German company Proxima Fusion, specialized in nuclear fusion, has announced a €130 million funding round aimed at building a stellarator, an alternative technology designed to achieve industrial-scale fusion energy.
The Belfort Commercial Court has opened a judicial reorganisation procedure for McPhy, while a renewed call for tenders for its asset sale is now set to close on 13 June.
The European Commission aims to prevent any return of Russian gas via Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 with a total transaction ban, part of its 18th sanctions package against Moscow.
The European Commission is considering legal action over RED III delays, as regulatory uncertainty slows renewable hydrogen projects and Union-wide investment.
Underground storage levels across Europe stand at just half capacity, widening the gap with EU winter targets amid intensified global competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.
Advances in enhanced and closed-loop geothermal systems are drawing growing interest from governments and tech giants, despite critical cost reductions still needed for competitiveness.
The European rearmament plan intensifies pressure on critical metals supply chains, dominated by China, and in direct competition with other key industrial sectors.
Europe is considering various energy strategies up to 2050, revealing highly variable costs and an uncertain future for natural gas demand amid political pressure to achieve carbon neutrality at lower costs.
