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EU extends ‘temporary’ state aid rules as energy prices remain high

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EU, France eye end of EDF hydropower concession antitrust dispute

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EU aluminum scrap policy causing a headache as waste exports showdown looms

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EU selects 46 new raw materials projects, with recycling in focus October 09, 2026 | Ryan Harrison and Oscar Pandiello

The EU has selected 46 new strategic raw materials projects to strengthen industrial supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Together with earlier selections, they could meet the bloc’s 2030 ca... (more story)

Cleaner fuels should be central to EU refinery dialogue, official says October 08, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Europe's refineries should put their transition to cleaner fuels at the heart of the European Commission's planned strategic dialogue to address the immediate supply and cost pressures fuelled by conflict in t... (more story)

Law to set up center to ensure raw materials supply backed by EU lawmakers October 08, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

EU lawmakers have backed amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act that would establish a center to help secure supplies for European industry. The European Parliament's industry committee urged the Europea... (more story)

EU extends ‘temporary’ state aid rules as energy prices remain high October 07, 2026 | Anna Lauwereys

The European Commission will extend Metsaf — its temporary state aid framework for energy-intensive industries — allowing EU countries to continue providing subsidies to companies hit by elevated energy prices... (more story)

EU methane import reporting delay to be one-time only, Commissioner says October 06, 2026 | Louis de Briant

A proposed one-year postponement of EU methane import reporting requirements will be a one-time delay, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told EU lawmakers Tuesday. A "big majority" of member states have raised... (more story)

Big emitters need 'all efforts' to peg warming at 1.5C, EU climate draft says October 06, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Major emitters are urged to adopt the "highest possible ambition" to bring temperatures back below a 1.5C  warming threshold, according to draft conclusions for an EU environment ministers' meeting on Oct. 12.... (more story)

US diesel export ban would help no one, undermine trust, EU spokesperson says October 02, 2026 | Louis de Briant

A possible ban on diesel exports from the United States wouldn't be helpful and would weaken trust in the country, a European Union spokesperson said Friday. The comments suggest that for now at least the EU i... (more story)

Italy, Czechia call for temporary EU carbon market relief October 01, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Italy and Czechia have called for a temporary suspension or other changes to the EU's carbon market to ease pressure on industry already facing higher energy costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. In pr... (more story)

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EU aluminum scrap policy causing a headache as waste exports showdown looms September 25, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

In a bid to retain more aluminum scrap in the EU, officials recently abandoned the idea of export duties under trade rules in favor of export bans under waste legislation, where permission depends on how waste... (more story)

Agribusiness faces uncertainty as UN land-degradation talks stall September 09, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Agribusinesses and investors face continued uncertainty over global drought rules, after UN land talks in Mongolia in August pushed a decision on the issue to the next conference in 2028, exposing how geopolit... (more story)

EU maritime carbon-market review must balance decarbonization and competitiveness August 28, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The EU's maritime Emissions Trading System review seeks to make shipping cleaner without pushing activity away from European ports, but its design may pull those goals in opposite directions. Industry and envi... (more story)

Climate litigation boom makes states’ obligations clear, corporate ones less so August 26, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Climate litigation is increasingly defining governments' and companies' obligations as climate science and legal precedents develop. While landmark cases have helped entrench the duties that states have and pr... (more story)

US lawmakers push for AI data center transparency with limited success August 21, 2026 | Amy Miller

Amid an AI-fueled boom in data center construction, lawmakers in more than a dozen US states introduced legislation to prohibit state agencies and local governments from entering into nondisclosure agreements ... (more story)

EU expands aviation carbon market as doubts grow over global emissions rules August 14, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The European Commission has proposed expanding the EU aviation carbon market to cover more departing flights — starting in 2029 — while limiting its reach to avoid backlash from the US and China, which strongl... (more story)

Russia’s nuclear industry remains the EU’s sanctions exception August 07, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The continued absence of the nuclear sector from EU sanctions on Russia reflects deep supply-chain dependencies, extending beyond fuel for Soviet-designed reactors to conversion and enrichment services. While ... (more story)

EU carbon market overhaul preserves climate goals; key questions remain August 03, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The European Commission's overhaul of the EU Emissions Trading System preserves the bloc's 2050 climate-neutrality objective, according to think tanks. But they warn that extensive delegated powers, delayed in... (more story)

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Wealthier countries must step up climate finance, EU govts say ahead of COP31 October 09, 2026
EU governments approve safeguards against price spikes in new carbon market October 09, 2026
Singapore competition watchdog seeks feedback on ENEOS’ proposed Chevron acquisition October 09, 2026
EU gas system can meet winter demand despite lower storage levels, taskforce says October 08, 2026
EU renewable-energy targets for transport should extend beyond 2030, industry urges October 08, 2026
Keep LNG supplies, injections as winter storage starts low, EU gas network says October 08, 2026
EU rules for reducing methane emissions should not be delayed, investors say October 07, 2026
IEA countries back accelerating oil stock releases pledged in March October 07, 2026
All states must submit climate pledges aligned to 1.5C goal, EU Commission says October 07, 2026
European Parliament backs reduced road charges for zero- and low-emission trucks October 07, 2026
NextEra-Dominion merger opposed by Va. Lt. Gov. Hashmi following public tours October 06, 2026
EU invites investors, banks to apply to join energy investment group by Nov 4 October 06, 2026
EU carbon market expansion should go ahead without delay, industry says October 06, 2026