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Power and gas ‘coupling’ seen as key to EU’s zero-carbon quest
As Europe moves towards net-zero emissions, policymakers are looking at all available sources of energy, including…
Climate change driving entire planet to dangerous ‘tipping point‘
Critical elements in the Earth’s climate may be more likely to break down than previously thought, according to a…
EIB plans to end funding fossil fuels by 2021
A newly released draft policy from the bank said rapid and drastic action was needed to fight climate change and…
Fossil fuel production on track for double the safe climate limit
The world’s nations are on track to produce more than twice as much coal, oil and gas as can be burned by 2030…
PoWER project – for sustainable growth in ports
The popularity of Innovation Hubs is growing rapidly in recent years. It’s no surprise considering that they…
The four phases of clean energy transition
By Ramez Naam
Building new solar, wind, and storage is about to be cheaper than operating existing coal and gas…
OIL & GAS
LNG’s future as a marine fuel
By Anastasios Chrysochoos and Alexandros Lagakos*
LNG’s use in shipping is expected to gather interest from the…
New prospects through the IGB pipeline
The Intergovernmental Agreement for the IGB pipeline (Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria) was signed in October in…
Is there a place for LNG in Europe?
By Anouk Honore – Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
In 2018, the European market(s) represented almost 16 per…
Denmark approves route for Nord Stream 2
A major Russian natural gas pipeline that bypasses Ukraine and Poland can finish construction.
Denmark gave…
ELECTRICITY
Serbia: 3rd Hydropower Balkans Summit held 7-8 November in Belgrade
The 3rd Annual International Investment Summit and Exhibition “Hydropower Balkans 2019”, organised by Vostock…
Europe’s just energy transition
The transformation of the Polish energy sector is one of the biggest challenges that Poland’s economy is facing…
Why invest in hydropower of Serbia
This year the 3rd Hydropower Balkans Summit takes place in Belgrade, Serbia, 7-8 November. The Summit is held with…
Hydropower industry in Serbia
In the run-up to Hydropower Balkans Summit, Vostock Capital consultancy has produced an overview of the hydropower…
LEGAL INSIGHT
Albania on the Energy Transition Road
By Dr Lorenc Gordani, Independent Energy Lawyer*
An overview of the latest updates on renewable energy sources in…
Specialized legal services for the energy sector
Kelemenis & Co. is a Greek law firm providing quality legal services in key corporate and commercial areas. The…
Albania sets its own path on energy transition
Albania is now in a process of strong restructuring of the regulatory environment in the energy sector. The new…
Prospectus of a winning bid for the first Albanian PV by 50 MW
By Dr Lorenc Gordani, PhD – Law Adviser in Energy Policy, Regulation & Infrastructure at EuroElektra
In this…
RENEWABLES
German RWE’s “green” goals in Greece
RWE’s CEO, Rolf Martin Schmitz, delivered the German power giant’s proposal to prime minister K. Mitsotakis for a…
An energy breakthrough could store solar power for decades
For decades, scientists have sought an affordable and effective way of capturing, storing, and releasing solar…
Solar power predicted to fuel 50% growth in renewable energy
Solar power will fuel growth of 50% in the world's renewable energy capacity during the next five years, according…
World’s second floating wind farm sets sail for Portugal
The first turbine from the WindFloat Atlantic project was successfully towed from Ferrol, Spain, towards its…