Europe News

EU still split on gas cap as Germany and the Netherlands oppose

The European Commission will work over the weekend to ensure broader support for the gas cap before making a formal proposal.

12 October 2022

Home

How Australians are dealing with soaring energy prices

Residents of Australia's capital are upgrading their energy rating at home to save money on energy bills.

12 October 2022

Climate

Why are wetsuits compulsory at this French swimming pool?

Cutting the heat could save pools up to €50,000 per month in the coldest months.

10 October 2022

Europe News

Europe's gas prices reach three-month low as demand falls

Gas prices have fallen as the EU's gas storage facilities hit 90% of capacity.

10 October 2022

Earth News

Energy crisis: Europe prepares for blackouts this winter

In the UK, the National Grid has said that homes could face three-hour power cuts if energy reserves run out.

7 October 2022

Europe News

EU leaders set to debate price cap on gas to ease energy crisis

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a cap on gas transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

7 October 2022

Europe News

Von der Leyen opens the door for EU cap on gas prices but with caveats

The European Commission president proposed a cap on market transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

5 October 2022

Italy

Gazprom resumes gas supply to Italy after weekend stoppage

It was suspended over the weekend due to regulatory changes in Austria, a country which the gas passes through on its way to Italy.

5 October 2022

Europe News

EU infrastructure a 'target' for first time, says von der Leyen

The European Commission chief also called on the 27 countries to "make best use of our satellite surveillance capacity" to identify and deter threats.

5 October 2022

Europe News

Germany faces EU scrutiny over €200 billion scheme to curb gas prices

EU officials worry the massive borrowing could have a negative impact on fair competition in the single market.

4 October 2022

Europe

An EU cap on gas would end the market as we know it, experts warn

For elected politicians fearing popular unrest, a gas cap represents a fix worth a shot. But for energy experts, it's a leap of faith – one taken out of despair rather than conviction.

4 October 2022

Denmark

Baltic Nord Stream 2 pipeline no longer leaking natural gas

Denmark's Energy Agency says one of the two ruptured pipelines in the Baltic Sea appears to have stopped leaking natural gas.

1 October 2022

Bulgaria

Greece-Bulgaria gas pipeline begins operating to cut Russia dependency

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen heralded the new pipeline as a "game changer" at an inauguration ceremony in Sofia.

1 October 2022

Europe News

EU approves mandatory energy savings and cap on company revenues

EU energy ministers approved on Friday a plan of power savings, a cap on excess market revenues and a levy on surplus profits.

30 September 2022

Europe News

Germany to spend €200 billion to tackle high energy prices

Germany is paying a high price for its dependence on Russian gas, which accounted for 55% of its gas imports before the war in Ukraine.

29 September 2022

Economy

Energy crisis: 15 countries call for EU price cap on all gas imports

France, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Greece are among the signatories asking for the unprecedented measure.

27 September 2022

Euronews Witness

Europe's energy crisis and the multi-billion euro buried treasure

Could Gronnigen's multi-billion hidden treasure be the answer to Europe's looming energy crisis? Extraction on gas fields has been put on hold by the government due to 2100 recorded earthquakes which have severely damaged houses.

23 September 2022

Italy

Fierce local opposition in Tuscan town to floating LNG Terminal

More than half of the local residents, including the Mayor of Tuscan town, Piombino, are fiercely opposed to a floating LNG Terminal. The plan was to try and meet Italy's energy needs and reduce dependency on Russia, but is now at risk over fears of economic and environmental impact.

22 September 2022

Economy

EU should be 'very careful' about capping gas prices: German minister

In an interview with Euronews, Anna Lührmann said an EU-wide price cap on gas imports could endanger the bloc's security of supply.

20 September 2022

Russia

Moscow announces 'replacement' gas pipeline to Nord Stream 2

Russia's energy minister announced on Thursday that Nord Stream 2 will be "replaced" by an alternative gas pipeline to China.

15 September 2022