ETN Annual General Meeting And Workshop – April 2012

ETN’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Workshop was held on 17-18 April 2012 in Berlin, Germany. In his capacity as president of the board, Bernard Quoix of TOTAL welcomed the participants to the ETN Annual General Meeting. In his speech he welcomed the many new members who joined ETN in 2011-2012 which shows that ETN with its 92 members has become an important player for the whole gas turbine community and towards European Union institutions.

EU Energy Aid For Developing Countries

Gas projects are to be included in ‘energy aid’ given by the EU to the developing world.

Denmark Criticises ‘Watering Down’ Of Energy Efficiency Directive

Denmark, current holder of the EU Presidency, has criticised EU Member States for watering down the proposed Energy Efficiency Directive, a tool aimed at helping the EU meet its 2020 energy use reduction targets.

European Technology Transfer Network Launched

A new technology transfer network, has been launched with the support of the European Commission, called the European Technology Transfer Offices – Connecting Innovation and Research Centres and Laboratories in Europe (TTO CIRCLE),

European Commission Pushes For Energy Efficiency Directive

Negotiations on the European Commission’s proposed energy efficiency bill have entered their final phase, as the Commission seeks to have the Members States reach their self-imposed, but non-binding, energy reduction targets.

Emissions Reduction Prompts Fall In Carbon Prices

The price for carbon allowances has fallen to a record low following the release of data showing a surprise drop in emissions within the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) last year.

EC Highlights R&D Job Creation Potential

The European Commission has highlighted the potential of R&D initiatives to make a significant contribution to job creation in the European Union.

New IEA Head Outlines Key Objectives

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) new Executive Director, Maria van der Hoeven, has outlined her vision for the Agency’s future, drawing particular attention to the importance of establishing a mechanism to strengthen cooperation with emerging economies.

Energy Companies Question Binding Targets

European energy companies have highlighted their own efforts to promote energy efficiency, rejecting calls for binding efficiency targets.

Spain Cuts Renewables Subsidies

The Spanish government has decided to suspend all subsidies for renewable energy projects, with immediate effect, meaning it will no longer provide subsidies for new wind, solar, co-generation or waste incineration projects.