General – Climate Target
Last week, European ministers reached an agreement on the 2040 climate target.
[Read more…] about EC agreement on 2040 climate targetLaunch of TSO innovation alliance
General – Innovation Alliance
Today marks the launch of the new TSO Innovation Alliance, bringing together leading European Transmission System Operators to drive innovation in the electricity sector.
[Read more…] about Launch of TSO innovation allianceIndustry calls for Europe to Auction 100+ GW
Wind Energy – Europe
The European wind industry has proposed a New Offshore Wind Deal for Europe that calls on the governments to auction at least 10 GW of new offshore wind capacity per year, in total, from 2031 to 2040, while the industry has committed to reducing the levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) by 30 per cent by the end of the next decade.
[Read more…] about Industry calls for Europe to Auction 100+ GW12 European countries to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet
General – Politics
At the summit of the national leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Tallinn, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the UK agreed to disrupt and deter Russia’s shadow fleet vessels.
[Read more…] about 12 European countries to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleetFugro supports development of Equinor’s major European CO2 highway
General – CO2 Highway
Fugro is conducting a comprehensive ground investigation for a ground-breaking new CO2 highway, off the coast of Belgium.
[Read more…] about Fugro supports development of Equinor’s major European CO2 highwayVattenfall charters MPI Resolution for O&M activities
Wind Energy – Framework Contract
Van Oord’s subsidiary MPI Offshore has signed a three-year framework contract with Vattenfall to charter offshore installation vessel MPI Resolution.
[Read more…] about Vattenfall charters MPI Resolution for O&M activitiesIntertek re-appointed by TenneT
General – Re-appointment
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has been re-appointed by transmission system operator TenneT to provide long-term client representation services in support of North Sea offshore wind grid connections.
[Read more…] about Intertek re-appointed by TenneTAgreement to share Action Agenda in Europe
General – European Agreement
Nine North Seas countries have taken an important step forward in the Hague today to progress the offshore wind energy agenda.
[Read more…] about Agreement to share Action Agenda in EuropeCross-border CO₂ transport & storage development
General – CO2 Transport & Storage
CapeOmega and Neptune Energy today introduced NoordKaap, a project concept for a cross-border CO₂ storage solution for industrial emitters across Europe.
[Read more…] about Cross-border CO₂ transport & storage developmentFrance, Spain, Portugal to build hydrogen pipeline by 2030
General – Hydrogen Pipeline
Spain, France and Portugal have agreed to build a major undersea pipeline to transport hydrogen from the Iberian Peninsula to France and Europe by 2030.
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