Energy
OECD Report Highlights Global Disparity in Wind Energy Support
In April 2024 the European Commission opened an investigation into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). The Commission suspects unfair competition is taking place. With sweeping powers that range from requiring the disclosure of documents…
EU Helps Moldova Address Energy Crisis
The Moldovan government declared a state of emergency in mid-December 2024 to respond to the energy crisis caused by the disruption of Russian gas supplies. This decision came as a result of difficulties arising after the five-year agreement for the…
Bulgaria Aims to Become the First Country in Europe with a Functional AP1000 Reactor
Bulgaria has longstanding experience in nuclear energy, and the implementation of the project for the construction of new nuclear capacities is of strategic importance not only for the country but also for the Southeastern European region, stated Zhecho Stankov, Bulgaria’s…
Shale as a New Potential in Kazakhstan’s Energy Sector
Kazakhstan has recently announced a completely new step in its energy sector – the launch of commercial shale exploitation. This is a method of oil extraction that differs from conventional practices. Shale, a type of rock, has a high organic…
EU Energy Report 2024: Solar Surpasses Coal, Wind Stable Amid Challenges, LNG on the Rise
According to the latest annual report by Ember for 2024, the European Union has made significant strides in transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy sources. The main takeaway from the comprehensive report is that solar energy has, for the…
Scientists Develop Biofuel from Used Cooking Oil as Efficient as Diesel
A team of researchers from Imperial College London and the Brazilian National Laboratory for Renewable Energy Sources has developed an innovative method for producing biofuel from food waste, such as used cooking oil. Their study, published in the journal Green…
Poland to Produce Energy Offshore
The construction of two substations for Poland’s first offshore wind farm was recently completed, marking the beginning of large-scale offshore wind development in Polish waters. Offshore wind farms, located farther from land at sea, utilize stronger and more consistent marine…