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US exporters could get leeway on methane reporting rules, EU says August 05, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

US exporters to the EU may see some flexibility when reporting on their methane emissions, an EU senior official said during a press briefing today. While it’s too early to say whether the EU methane rules wil... (more story)

EU should speed up funding for new carbon-market rollout, think tank EPICO says August 04, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

Building a politically acceptable EU carbon market for building and road transport emissions requires stronger financial incentives, German-based climate think tank EPICO said in a new study released today. To... (more story)

National judges can't assess Italy’s negative incentive program, EU court rules August 01, 2025 | Anna Ferrari

A negative incentive mechanism under Italy’s renewable energy support program can’t be reviewed by national courts, the EU’s top court ruled today, rejecting a referral in a dispute between hydroelectric opera... (more story)

Barclays exits global Net Zero Banking Alliance August 01, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

Major UK lender Barclays has exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance, a group of leading global banks committed to transitioning the real economy to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Barclays is the seco... (more story)

South Korea eyes smarter grid systems to meet AI, renewable energy demands August 01, 2025 | Choonsik Yoo

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for the development of a next-generation power grid that incorporates AI technologies and addresses the growing use of renewable energy. The South Korean governm... (more story)

Scribd made $83 million selling energy industry standards, trade group says July 31, 2025 | Melissa Ritti

The American Petroleum Institute moved yesterday for leave to file amended copyright and unfair competition claims against Scribd following months of “stonewalling” by third parties like Google and Apple. The ... (more story)

International credits won’t play role in EU ETS, leaked draft on 2040 targets says July 31, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

International credits “shall not play a role for compliance in the EU Emissions Trading System”, EU ministers have said in their latest draft, seen by MLex, amending the European Commission’s 2040 target propo... (more story)

Spain denies Iberdrola-Endesa’s request to extend nuclear reactors’ lifespan July 31, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi and Oscar Pandiello

Spanish energy giants Iberdrola and Endesa have failed for now to extend the operational life of their nuclear reactors beyond 2035 — as previously proposed — due to their failure to meet the government's cond... (more story)

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EU’s Russian gas phaseout raises both legal risks and market risks August 12, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

The EU's plan to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027 may look feasible on paper, but legal and industry experts warn that implementation will be far more complex. Terminating long-term gas contracts under fo... (more story)

EU’s energy import promises to US are unrealistic and incoherent, analysts warn July 29, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

An EU pledge to boost energy imports from the US to $250 billion per year over three years has drawn some sharp criticism. While the European Commission defends the deal as the best possible, given threats of ... (more story)

Trump’s US AI push meets hurdles amid ongoing trade war July 28, 2025 | Bradley Dress

President Donald Trump has vowed to win the race for artificial intelligence, but his trade and tariff policies could complicate the effort as powering AI relies on an extensive supply chain that faces signifi... (more story)

Can EU climate diplomacy and its 2040 targets push China to promise more action? July 18, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

The EU is aiming to pressure China into raising its climate ambition through its own climate agenda. While policymakers hope the EU’s 2040 emission reduction targets will push Beijing to step up, experts doubt... (more story)

South Korea all out to build more data centers, looking beyond AI competition July 18, 2025 | Choonsik Yoo

South Korea is going all out to expand its AI data-center infrastructure. After past policy missteps, outdated regulations and the failure to attract global tech investments, President Lee Jae Myung wants to n... (more story)

Uptick in ship fires creates new worries in global trade industry July 03, 2025 | Bradley Dress

A surge in ship fires, including several high-profile incidents this year, is driving concern across the global trade industry as ports and shipping companies work to increase safety on board and consider more regulations.

Tech firms may face more environmental scrutiny in Brazil’s data center plan July 02, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo

Technology companies operating data centers in Brazil could face additional regulatory scrutiny due to concerns about their environmental impact. Environment minister Marina Silva told MLex that her department... (more story)

Past referendums won't block Italy’s nuclear push, but politics could June 26, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

Italy’s decision to join the EU's pro-nuclear alliance last week and its recent bill to reintroduce nuclear energy mark a significant break from its long-held aversion to the power source. But while constituti... (more story)