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Commissioner Simson to discuss electricity market reform and winter preparedness at Energy Council in Luxembourg tomorrow
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Ministers will continue their work towards a General Approach on the Commission's proposals to reform the EU electricity market. Commissioner Simson will also provide ministers with an update regarding the submissions and Commission's assessments of draft updated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).
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Commission welcomes completion of key ‘Fit for 55' legislation, putting EU on track to exceed 2030 targets
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With the adoption on 9 October of the revised Renewable Energy Directive and the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, the EU now has legally binding climate targets covering all key sectors of the economy.
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Quarterly reports confirm improving market fundamentals in gas and electricity markets at the beginning of 2023
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EU gas and electricity markets were marked by a fall in wholesale gas and electricity prices in the first quarter of 2023, after the all-time highs registered during 2022, according to the Commission’s latest quarterly reports on the gas and electricity markets.
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Joint press statement: EU – Algeria high-level energy dialogue
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The fifth annual meeting of the high-level political dialogue on energy between the European Union and Algeria was held in Brussels on 5 October 2023 under the co-chairmanship of the Commissioner for Energy of the Commission of the European Union, Ms Kadri Simson and the Minister for Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab. They discussed ways and means of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of energy.
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Report shows EU security of energy supply measures make a difference
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Security of gas supply in Europe has improved in the last years thanks to successful measures by the EU and its Member States, according to a new report published by the European Commission. Imports of Russian gas have greatly decreased in line with the REPowerEU objectives, thanks to diversification efforts and savings. EU underground storage facilities are filled at well over 90% of their capacity as the heating season starts.
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EU renewable energy financing mechanism – first tender oversubscribed
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The first tender under the EU renewable energy financing mechanism was launched in April and closed on 27 September 2023 with bids significantly exceeding target volumes.
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EU’s ‘Solidarity Regulation’ significantly contributed to addressing the energy crisis
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The European Union has achieved an unprecedented energy shift since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, thanks in part to the implementation of a wide range of policy measures at EU and Member State level. In a report published on 28 September, the Commission reviews the functioning of the so-called ‘Solidarity Regulation’, adopted last December, as part of the emergency framework.
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Speeches by Commissioner Simson
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Keynote speech at the North China Electric Power University (11.10.2023)
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Opening remarks at public stakeholder workshop on the international auction under the European Hydrogen Bank (29.09.2023)
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Upcoming events
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Just Transition Platform Conference for coal regions in transition – 24-26 October 2022
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24/10/2022 - 26/10/2022
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Brussels, Belgium, and online
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Investors Dialogue on Energy webinar: MFF and Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP)
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24/10/2023
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6th EU-Norway Energy Conference
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24/10/2023
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Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2023
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25/10/2023
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16th European Nuclear Energy Forum
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06/11/2023 - 07/11/2023
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Bratislava (Slovakia)
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Smart City Expo World Congress & Smart Cities Marketplace Forum
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07/11/2023 - 09/11/2023
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Citizens’ Energy Forum
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09/11/2023
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17th SET Plan Conference - Energy Research and Innovation for a Competitive Europe
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13/11/2023 - 14/11/2023
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European Hydrogen Week
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20/11/2023 - 24/11/2023
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Carbon capture, utilisation and storage Forum
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27/11/2023 - 28/11/2023
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Annual meeting of the Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
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27/11/2023 - 28/11/2023
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Fourth PCI Energy Days
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28/11/2023 - 29/11/2023
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Public consultations and calls
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Call for applications for the European Commission's Smart Energy Expert Group
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Energy efficiency – ecodesign requirements for solid-fuel local space heaters (review)
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Energy efficiency – Ecodesign requirements for solid-fuel boilers (review)
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Energy labelling requirements for solid fuel boilers (review)
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New video clips
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Biomethane – a source of sustainable, renewable and clean energy
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Almost 34 500 views since launched end September - watch and learn about the benefits of biomethane!
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Latest studies and publications
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EU energy in figures - Statistical pocketbook 2023
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Common European Energy Data Space
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Coming up!
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Energy poverty, Wind package and State of the energy union
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The Commission will publish its recommendation on energy poverty early next week, present the new Wind package and publish the State of the energy union report 2023. Keep an eye on DG ENER news!
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