The Netherlands Pushes Back on EU ETS Reform Proposals

Jul 14, 2025 | EU ETS, EU ETS2

The Dutch government is firmly defending the EU’s 2027 ETS2 rollout for buildings and transport and advocating against the inclusion of international carbon credits and carbon dioxide removals (CDR) within the established ETS1. Instead, The Netherlands proposes...

EU to Withhold 275 Million CO₂ Allowances from Market to Stabilize Carbon Prices

May 29, 2025 | EU ETS

In a move aimed at reinforcing the stability and credibility of its Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the European Commission has announced that 275,531,900 emission allowances will be withheld from auction and placed in the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) between...

EU and UK Move Toward ETS Linking and Environmental Integration

May 20, 2025 | EU ETS, Other

In a significant step forward for climate cooperation in post-Brexit Europe, the European Commission and the United Kingdom have agreed to work towards linking their respective carbon markets—an ambition that signals renewed trust and deeper economic alignment amid...

EU Carbon Price (EUA) Forecast for 2025: Shift in Dynamics Driven by Bullish Sentiment

Feb 4, 2025 | EU ETS

The EUA market in 2025 is expected to be driven largely by speculative activity, leading to volatility despite stable demand and surplus allowances from REPowerEU. While emissions from the power sector will continue to decline, reducing fundamental EUA demand,...

We will be present at the VIDA EU Trading Scheme 2025 Conference.

Jan 8, 2025 | EU ETS, EU ETS2, Other

The VIDA EU Trading Scheme Conference will be held on January 9, 2025, in the historic city of Prague, Czech Republic. This prominent event will bring together key stakeholders from the carbon market, government agencies, industry associations, and energy sectors to...