Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Norway has announced plans to reopen three old gas fields in the North Sea to boost Europe’s energy supply, reinforcing its position as the EU’s largest gas supplier. The government has also proposed 70 new offshore locations for oil and gas exploration, a move criticized by environmental activists who argue it prioritizes fossil fuel extraction over climate commitments despite geopolitical tensions like the wars in Ukraine and Iran .
Norwegian-backed companies, Northern Europe Energy Group and Vindr Baltics, are planning a €1 billion green hydrogen plant and data center in Pärnu County, Estonia, both powered by wind energy. The project aims to leverage Norway’s expertise in renewable energy infrastructure within the European market .
European automakers, including Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW Group, are deepening collaborations with Chinese companies to advance new energy vehicle (NEV) technologies. China’s leadership in NEV innovation is driving partnerships that support Europe’s green transition in the automotive sector .
Europe’s battery ecosystem is undergoing a revival after the collapse of Northvolt, once considered the continent’s best hope for competing with Chinese battery manufacturers. New initiatives are emerging to rebuild a homegrown supply chain, though challenges remain in matching China’s dominance in battery production . Meanwhile, China’s Huayou Cobalt has agreed to a $210 million takeover of Africa-focused Atlantic Lithium, securing critical lithium assets to strengthen its supply chain for electric vehicle batteries .
Elering weighs new Estonia-Latvia gas link on southeastern border Transmission system operator (TSO) Elering is weighing a possible new Estonia-Latvia gas interconnector near Värska to strengthen supply security as demand is set to rise.
news.err · 12 days ago
Energy security vs climate crisis: Norway reopens three old gas fields Norway has announced it plans to reopen three old gas fields in the North Sea in order to boost Europes supply. Already the largest supplier for the EU, Oslo also proposed 70 new offshore locations for oil and gas exploration. Environmental activists accuse the government of using geopolitical tensions and conflicts like the wars in Ukraine and Iran as an excuse to continue drilling for fossil fuels despite the climate crisis.
france24 · 12 days ago
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theguardian · 13 days ago
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theguardian · 5 months ago
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