Europe News
EU invests €650m in cross-border hydrogen and power grid projects
Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure between April and June.
Smart Regions
In Sweden, organic steel production is already in progress
In partnership with the European Commission
The CO₂-free production revolution is coming to heavy industry. In Sweden, SSAB, the country's leading steel mill, has kicked off this radical shift. By the end of 2029 it will produce green steel, in a compact plant with an electric arc furnace.
Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes on energy facilities
Ukrainian energy companies reported a complete power outage after two thermal power plants supplying the Kyiv and Kharkiv were struck overnight by Russia. Officials in Kyiv also shared that their forces carried out strikes targeting the Kremlin's energy sector, which it says funds the invasion.
Economy
Electricity trade in Europe: Who imports and who exports the most?
Energy is an essential part of our daily lives and the backbone of our economies. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, energy security became a hot top in Europe — as did affordability. Euronews takes a closer look at the electricity trade, revealing the continent’s net importers and exporters.