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EU says committed to pragmatic enforcement of planned methane emissions rules May 13, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The EU has said it is committed to a pragmatic approach to its planned law on methane emissions from the extraction of gas and oil that is imported into the bloc after a document suggested penalties for breach... (more story)

EU automakers lobby backs lawmaker’s push to weaken post-2035 CO2 rules May 13, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Europe’s auto industry has welcomed proposals from European Parliament rapporteur Massimiliano Salini to weaken the EU’s post-2035 CO2 targets for cars and vans, including a plan allowing manufacturers to meet... (more story)

E-fuels industry pushes for wider use in cars as critics warn over cost and scale May 12, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The e-fuels industry on Tuesday called for broader use of synthetic fuels in passenger cars, arguing EU electrification assumptions are overly optimistic and warning that weakening e-fuel mandates would underm... (more story)

EU emissions trading benchmarks plan to deliver €4bn increase in free allowances May 11, 2026 | Louis de Briant

European industries will see updated benchmark values under the EU Emissions Trading System preserve free carbon allowances covering about 75 percent of industrial emissions on average under European Commissio... (more story)

EU allows aviation fuel rule exemption, but says airlines must cover slots May 08, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Airlines can be exempted from EU jet fuel rules if shortages threaten onward flights, but higher fuel prices alone do not justify relief from honoring airport slot obligations, the European Commission has said... (more story)

Slowing EU truck climate goals would send wrong signal, EU Commission says May 07, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The European Commission defended the EU’s 2030 truck CO2 reduction targets despite electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles accounting for only 3.7 percent of the market. An EU official pointed to recent compl... (more story)

Car lobby group calls for looser EU car CO2 rules and lower 2035 emissions threshold May 06, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Europe’s car industry is pushing for more leeway in EU CO2 rules as automakers struggle with the shift to electric vehicles. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA, called on May 6 for a b... (more story)

US eyes complete critical minerals shift from China, administration official says May 05, 2026 | Bradley Dress

A top US official said Tuesday the Trump administration is seeking to reshore as much of the supply chain for critical minerals back to the country as possible as Washington eyes independence from China on the resources. 

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Australian energy ministers mull national data-center rules May 11, 2026 | Sean Maguire

Australian energy ministers are set to consider changes to national energy policy in response to a rapid growth of data centers. The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council met Friday and planned to disc... (more story)

China's first-ever blocking order targets spillover of US sanctions May 07, 2026 | MLex Staff

China has activated its blocking mechanism for the first time, ordering companies not to comply with US Iran-related sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners. The move marks the first public use of China’s 2... (more story)

Can fossil-fuel talks in Colombia move the needle with top polluters absent? April 28, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Representatives from more than 50 countries are meeting in Colombia to advance efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels. But the absence of the major emitters like China, India, and the US, means the focus is... (more story)

US push to create AI, tech supply chains faces big hurdles April 24, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The Trump administration is pushing forward with a major new initiative to create an alternative system for emerging technologies and an export program for artificial intelligence materials, but both efforts w... (more story)

Hungary’s gas and nuclear needs complicate EU's Russia decoupling April 24, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Hungary will struggle to fully cut ties with Russia, despite a pledge by new prime minister Péter Magyar to diversify its energy mix, experts say. Diversification appears feasible for oil and gas, thanks to ro... (more story)

Solving EU fertilizer crunch carries risks for bloc's industrial, trade policies April 23, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

The EU's carbon border levy faces an early test as one of the bloc's main tools to keep carbon-intensive industries competitive. The Iran war's pressure on fertilizer prices and imports has seen the commodity ... (more story)

Which policy direction for post-Orbán Hungary? April 14, 2026 | Luca Bertuzzi

Hungary’s new government under Péter Magyar is expected to reset relations with the EU, pursue judicial reforms to unlock frozen funds and dismantle key Orbán-era institutions. While maintaining some continuit... (more story)

EU states' emergency energy measures risk undermining renewables support April 07, 2026 | Louis de Briant

EU countries are adopting a patchwork of measures to counter energy price spikes driven by the war in Iran, including tax cuts and fuel subsidies. Analysts warn these interventions risk weakening price signals... (more story)