Global Maritime Forum: Methanol and Ammonia in Shipping’s Decarbonisation Pathway

Aug 24, 2025 | European Energy Markets, Other

The decarbonisation of maritime transport hinges on the availability of scalable zero-emission fuels. Among the various candidates, methanol and ammonia have emerged as leading options, each progressing along different but converging trajectories. Methanol has already...

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Race to Launch an ETS by End‑2025

Aug 18, 2025 | Other

Bosnia and Herzegovina is working against the clock to establish a national emissions trading system (ETS) by the end of 2025. The driving force behind this ambition is the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will begin applying financial...

Transatlantic Energy Pact: Promise or Political Theatre? A Closer Look at the $750 Billion EU–U.S. Deal

Jul 29, 2025 | European Energy Markets, Other

In a landmark move hailed as a breakthrough in transatlantic trade relations, the European Union and the United States have signed a far-reaching agreement aimed at deepening energy and economic cooperation. At the heart of the deal is an ambitious commitment from the...

European Commission Activates Customs Surveillance on Metal Scrap Trade

Jul 29, 2025 | Other

The European Commission has kicked off a customs surveillance system tracking the import and export of metal scrap—specifically ferrous waste and scrap (including steel), aluminium, and copper—into and out of the EU. This initiative, launched today, forms a central...

Europe’s Next Budget Taps Carbon Market Revenues: CBAM and ETS at the Core of EU 2028–2034 Financing

Jul 22, 2025 | Other

The European Commission’s proposal for the EU Budget 2028–2034 marks a significant shift in how the Union will fund its future priorities. In an era of mounting climate urgency and shifting geopolitical landscapes, Brussels is redefining its financial strategy by...

Saudi Arabia and Europe Forge Strategic Alliance to Export Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy

Jul 21, 2025 | Other

In a major step toward global decarbonization and energy integration, Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed a series of strategic agreements with key European governments and energy players to develop a green hydrogen and renewable energy export value chain. The deals,...