Democrat lawmakers urge EU to stand firm on methane law, saying it has leverage on gas purchases from US - my interview with Representative Deborah Ross and Representative Sean Casten on EU-US energy relations in today's Contexte briefing 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

ICYMI: This week, Contexte got hold of leaked slides prepared for the European Climate Policy Group on national targets, flexibilities, and international credits. Here's our coverage of what that could mean for the post-2030 climate framework www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

How supply disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties could shape the planned update to the EU's energy security framework - my article for @contexte.com www.contexte.com/eu/article/e...

Today in Contexte, my interview with the EIB's VP for climate Ambroise Fayolle on how the bank sees the recent energy crises as drivers for green transition, but won’t rule out gas investment “if there is a particular project that has a very strong European interest” www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

Highlights from my interview with EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra this week with @contexte.com - How he sees the EU's upcoming electrification target as a ‘bridge’ between pro-nuclear and pro-renewable camps www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

Yesterday, the EU's climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra called for COP reforms after a series of ‘underwhelming’ climate summits. More from Contexte 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

Updates on EU countries' reactions to the Commission's draft rules for free allowances under the ETS for 2026-2030 from the latest Contexte newsletters:

‘Luxury we cannot afford’: Speaking to @contexte.com, the EPP's Andrea Wechsler and Renew's Christophe Grudler criticised the Commission’s delay of the Electrification Action Plan, now scheduled for 22 July. More here 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

Oil and gas expansion in the Arctic represents a security threat to Europe, risks damaging vulnerable ecosystems and is not a solution to the current energy crisis, warns a letter to European Commission leaders More in @contexte.com's energy briefing 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

Proposed changes to the EU’s sustainable investment list (the EU taxonomy) risk damaging Norway’s hydropower roll-out, Oslo warned the European Commission in a recent letter. More on Norway's concerns 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

More details on why Czechia was the only EU country not to support a UN vote to reaffirm states' obligation in addressing emissions 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

The upcoming ETS reform will need flexibilities linked to conditionalities and investments made in Europe to help the middle-of-the-pack companies, EU Climate Commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu Hoekstra told the European Parliament yesterday.

European LNG import prices could spike above the 2022 peak if a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz comes alongside US export restrictions, according to researchers. Read my coverage, plus the latest from the EU's Oil Coordination Group on @contexte.com 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

The EU must act carefully in the measures it takes to increase ETS allowances, or risk undermining its climate goals, according to the @oekoinstitut.bsky.social. I looked into the report on ETS reform for Contexte: www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

Germany, Europe's largest economy, is on course to overshoot its 2045 net-zero goal and EU 2030 targets, according to an expert panel. It follows a similar warning from @agoraew.bsky.social earlier this year. More in @contexte.com's Energy Briefing: www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

ICYMI: Last week, EU energy ministers discussed the role of domestic gas reserves in the wake of the energy price shock of the Iran war. Cyprus and Romania's energy ministers spoke positively about this, while Greece's energy minister said “not to exclude anything”.

Who should plan Europe's grid networks? I teamed up with @sunderjourno.bsky.social to look into the Commission's idea to centralise grid planning and why it is becoming a heated topic in debates around the Grids Package: www.contexte.com/eu/article/e...

In today's Energy Briefing from @contexte.com, my interview with @ciarancuffe.bsky.social about the importance of discussions about the next EU budget and why the ongoing energy shock should persuade policymakers to shift to an electrostate: www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

EU clean tech manufacturing investment steady, as it plummets globally, says Bruegel - Improving economic policy. More in today's Energy Briefing from Contexte www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

What does the Iran war mean for EU energy policy? @jackschickler.bsky.social, Ciarán Sunderland and I tried to answer this in our live podcast recording. Watch it back on @contexte.com for all our analysis 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/article/e...

Yesterday's COM proposals on simplification: Merge LULUCF-Regulation and ESR commission.europa.eu/document/dow...

Amazing what you'll find in a Commission proposal's annex. Here is my summary of the climate and energy elements from yesterday's publication on simpler, clearer laws for @contexte.com 👇

Power generation from fossil fuels has peaked in OECD countries, down 19% from the highest point in 2007, according to @ember-energy.org. More in @contexte.com's energy briefing: www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

The damage caused to LNG infrastructure in the Middle East risks delaying a new wave of supplies ‘by at least two years’, warns the International Energy Agency (IEA). I looked into its latest gas market report for Contexte's energy briefing: www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

ICYMI: Yesterday, the new emissions rules for EU countries were published under the Effort Sharing Regulation (domestic transport, buildings, agriculture etc) and LULUCF (land use, forestry). www.contexte.com/eu/news/ener...

Last week I sat down with @windeurope.bsky.social's CEO Tinne Van der Straeten to discuss the industry's calls, including a wind-specific energy target for 2040, the need to electrify now, and a warning against a windfall tax on renewables. More here 👇 www.contexte.com/eu/article/e...

What to expect from the upcoming Irish Presidency on the Grids Package, energy impacts of the Iran war, ETS, IAA and more. I spoke to Irish minister Darragh O'Brien to find out👇 www.contexte.com/eu/article/e...

The joy of conferences where you get to send someone a little treasure map with an X to show where your interview will be

Bit of an ambitious week: starting a new job as an energy and climate reporter at @contexte.com and then singing Bach's St John's Passion at Holy Trinity Brussels. Looking forward to getting stuck into the job and might go on vocal rest for a day or two ...

A couple of weeks ago @kirataylor.bsky.social of @foresight-ce.bsky.social got in touch to talk about #MakingElectricityCheaper She had good questions: how do we make electricity cheaper? what can we do in short & long term? what more do we need from the EU? foresightmedia.com/story/sizlfj...

I had a great chat with @kirataylor.bsky.social about the EU’s 2040 climate target, a topic that is far from straightforward. It has sparked intense debate among EU countries, and its escalation to the European Council only adds to the complexity. Listen to it 👇 foresightmedia.com/story/sBylsH...

This week’s overview of climate & energy stories on the Jolt Rundown includes: - The EU’s struggle to agree on its 2035 and 2040 climate targets - A rather flat lead-up to COP30 - Some good news for renewables @smorgan.bsky.social and I unpacked all this and more foresightmedia.com/story/sHTveg...

What does this week’s State of the Union address tell us about the future of EU climate and energy policy? Sam Morgan and I unpacked the key takeaways - along with some good news on renewables - on today’s episode of The Jolt Rundown. foresightmedia.com/story/shy9mN...

It was a pleasure to dissect the energy and climate bits in Ursula von der Leyen's State of the EU speech with @kirataylor.bsky.social. My main points 🧵

ICYMI, today's episode of The Jolt mentioned some interesting new research: 📊 New stats from @ember-energy.org about solar's surge in Central Europe 💰A new BloombergNEF report on investment in renewables Listen here: foresightmedia.com/story/sYDIUj...

❗ Amid a tense geopolitical and trade situation, climate and energy took a less prominent role in the State of the EU than previously. But there were still concrete pointers and hints as to what to expect. Elisabetta Cornago joined me on The Jolt to dig into them foresightmedia.com/story/sYDIUj...

Europe is installing more wind energy - but not fast enough. Despite progress, statistics from WindEurope indicate that the rollout is insufficient to meet EU energy goals. I spoke to Giuseppe Costanzo from WindEurope about what Europe needs to do to catch up: foresightmedia.com/story/sxjTx6...

Trump's shadow over the US solar industry and the push for emissions reduction rules for cars to remain in place in Europe - catch up on the top climate and energy news headlines on today's episode of The Jolt: foresightmedia.com/story/sxjTx6...

Back at the mic for @foresight-ce.bsky.social’s first daily news podcast after the summer break 🎙️ Today: - EU countries consider stricter rules on gas origins as they look to end Russian supplies - Equinor to help Ørsted as the company struggles under Trump foresightmedia.com/story/s7AvgP...

Heading back to Brussels for more energy and climate reporting after some time off hiking! I'm available for commissions for articles and moderations on energy, climate & environment, plus training on communicating these topics ✍️ Get in touch to say hi or discuss how we can work together!

The world of trade is growing ever more complex, and Europe increasingly finds itself caught between China and the United States. I took a look at how this impacts Europe's energy transition for @foresight-ce.bsky.social foresightmedia.com/story/sVXg4i...

Hanging up the microphone for a few weeks' holiday in the mountains, hopefully far away from any mentions of simplification, competitiveness and tariffs! Here's @smorgan.bsky.social and my rundown of this week's news. We'll be back soon to dive into more stories foresightmedia.com/story/s35iu5...

What did we learn about the relationship between the EU and China on energy and climate at the recent summit between the two? Belinda Schäpe joined me on The Jolt to discuss their statement on climate change, potential collaboration on the global energy transition and underlying trade tensions. 👇

Last week, the International Court of Justice gave a landmark ruling on states' obligations when it comes to the climate crisis. Sébastien Duyck from the Center for International Environmental Law joined me on The Jolt to discuss what was said and the implications of this. Listen here 👇

Over the last few weeks, I've spoken to experts to dig into the details of the Commission's proposal for a 90% emissions reduction by 2040 For the series finale, @smorgan.bsky.social joined me to discuss what we've learnt and what happens next. Listen here: foresightmedia.com/story/sTA2kS...

The clock is ticking to agree on the 2040 target as international deadlines loom. The Greens in the European Parliament want to fast-track the process, but there will be challenges. This episode, we have the Greens’ negotiator, Lena Schilling. By @kirataylor.bsky.social Listen now: buff.ly/zqL4wiA

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks into the legal safeguards for the ocean and whether actions to protect it should be mandatory. Listen Now: foresightmedia.com/story/ssW7RV... @kirataylor.bsky.social @smorgan.bsky.social

What does the Green Claims Directive saga reveal about the state of EU politics? And what repercussions could it have on other elements of EU green policy? Sam Morgan and I delve into all this and more on today's episode of The Jolt Rundown.

Looking at the state of the climate, it's clear that action is needed, but there are also big economic and social benefits. For today's episode of The Jolt, I looked at the positive impacts of the blue economy and how funding initiatives can help them get off the ground.

Sam and Kira return to go over the week’s biggest talking points, including Spain’s power blackout culprits and everything green transport, plus the United Kingdom plans to go gas-free Listen now: foresightmedia.com/story/snzngA... @kirataylor.bsky.social @smorgan.bsky.social