Security services say Norway energy industry faces Russia threats
Security services from seven European countries on Monday (26 August) briefed Norwegian energy executives and officials, including from Equinor, Europe’s largest gas supplier, about what they see as Russian threats to critical infrastructure. ...
Agenda – The Week Ahead 26 August – 01 September 2024
The European Parliament is in recess over the summer from 29 July to 1 September 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP Author: European Parliament – News (Source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/agenda/weekly-agenda/2024-35)
Indonesia’s EV ambitions highlight urgent battery recycling challenges
As the government promotes electric vehicle adoption, experts voice significant concerns about the country’s ability to manage the accompanying battery waste. Author: European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (Source: http://www.eceee.org/all-news/news/news-2024/indonesias-ev-ambitions-highlight-urgent-battery-recycling-challenges/)
Public optimism towards Germany’s energy transition grows after energy crisis – survey
Optimism that Germany can achieve its national energy transition targets is moderately growing in Germany, a survey by consultancy EY has found. Author: European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (Source: http://www.eceee.org/all-news/news/news-2024/public-optimism-towards-germanys-energy-transition-grows-after-energy-crisis-survey/)
Key solar panel producer to stay in Germany as US plans fall apart
Germany’s biggest solar panel producer, Meyer Burger, will not close down its plant and move to the US, the company announced on Monday (26 August). Author: European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy...
Mining waste: time for the EU to clean up
A new legal analysis makes the case for a revision of the EU Extractive Waste Directive. Author: European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (Source: http://www.eceee.org/all-news/news/news-2024/mining-waste-time-for-the-eu-to-clean-up/)