Russian oil: US lifts sanctions for one month

Belgium eyes nuclear takeover to keep reactors running

Governments are taking a bigger role in the sector as private operators balk at the cost and risk of aging plants.

Energy crises reinforce the importance of continuing the green transition

Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are fuelling geopolitical instability which, experts argue, can only be countered by greater investment in renewable production and increased energy sovereignty. This was one of the conclusions of the conference 'Energy: what future for Europe?', organised this afternoon by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation, for which Expresso was a media partner.

How to improve the energy system in Portugal and Europe?

An analysis of strategies and potential improvements for the energy infrastructure and policies within Portugal and the broader European context.

Renascença28 Apr

European connections are crucial for cheaper and greener energy

A new study argues that Europe can only reconcile energy security, lower prices, and decarbonisation by strengthening grids and increasing interconnections between member states. The topic will be at the centre of a conference organised by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation on the 29th, for which Expresso is a media partner.

Iberian Anti-Nuclear Movement marks 40 years since the Chernobyl accident

The movement reaffirmed that nuclear energy is not the solution to the energy crisis.

Expert argues that Portugal may need 20% nuclear energy to ensure energy stability

An expert suggests that incorporating nuclear power into the energy mix could be necessary for Portugal to maintain a stable energy supply.

Renascença26 Apr

With its scapegoat gone, Europe is forced to finally get honest with itself

Life after Viktor Orbán means that, in the future, leaders will have no one to blame but themselves.

Brussels wants a safer and more resilient European energy system

At a time when the energy crisis has increased the value of energy products, the European Union wants energy to be safer and more resilient. To achieve this, the energy system needs to be more equitable across the 27 countries of the Union.

Renewable energies are no longer an 'environmental issue': 'They are a weapon of geopolitical defence'

Energy dependence on fossil fuels makes the European Union more vulnerable to 'geopolitical storms', such as the one we are currently witnessing in the Strait of Hormuz. There is only one 'single way' to achieve 'European energy autonomy' - and it involves 'finding a way to produce electricity that does not depend on non-European geopolitical space'.

Energy Transition: Portugal's next challenge

From security of supply to the transition to renewables, Portugal is seeking a cleaner, more resilient, and competitive energy system. What choices must we make today to secure the future?

Environmentalists regret that the EU is not taxing the extraordinary profits of oil companies

The measures presented by the European Commission to address the fuel crisis are “timid”, say several environmental protection organisations in Europe.

Brussels backtracks on energy consumption reduction recommendations

The European Commission presented a package of measures this Wednesday to address the energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East region.

Brussels advocates for the creation of energy vouchers and new sources of jet fuel

The European Commission will create the Fuel Observatory. In the first 60 days of the conflict alone, Europe spent an additional 24 billion euros on the import of petroleum products.

EU stellt Kerosin und Diesel in den Mittelpunkt ihres Energie-Notfallpakets

Die Kommission will unter anderem das Befüllen von Gasspeichern und die Freigabe von Ölreserven besser koordinieren.

Oil-dependent

In recent years, there has been progress and political will to rely less on fossil fuels. But these advances have not saved us from this crisis. The world is still oil-dependent. Editorial by Marta Moitinho Oliveira

European Commissioner states that the crisis caused by the war in the Middle East is not energy-related but rather a fuel crisis

Dan Jørgensen argued that Europe must never again import “a single molecule” from Russia.

Is Hormuz a crisis? Or is it just another diagnosis?

The conflict surrounding Iran and the risk of the Strait of Hormuz closing should be viewed not only as an immediate geopolitical and geostrategic problem, but also as a stark red flag regarding global dependence on fossil fuels. The author argues that instead of panicking over potential oil shortages, the world should use this shock to accelerate the transition to an economy based on sustainable energy, including nuclear and renewables. The piece highlights the limitations of current renewable energy, the dangers of fossil fuel reliance, and the political hesitation to embrace a necessary economic shift, suggesting that the current crisis could serve as a wake-up call for a more sustainable future.

Dear Dan Jorgensen, how do you say hypocrite in Danish?

Despite the bellicose rhetoric and pressure to dismantle the “Putin regime”, about 49% of Russia's global LNG exports are destined for European ports.

‘We are not going back’: Iran war forces global energy shift

Nations split over doubling down on fossil fuels or accelerating renewables.

POLITICO Europe18 Apr

Slovakia appeals to the European Union court to stop the ban on Russian energy purchases

Robert Fico stated that the ban should have required unanimous votes from the 27 member states, rather than a qualified majority.

Subsidising energy dependence

There is plenty of talk about security, resilience, and defence. Actions only demonstrate that the priority is to subsidise energy dependence. Opinion by Susana Peralta.

Environmentalists call for tax on oil company profits

Organisations such as ZERO warn that oil companies have already accumulated 1.3 billion in the first weeks of the crisis. A letter was sent to Von der Leyen and five European commissioners.

Environmentalists ask the EU for a windfall tax on oil companies

European environmental associations, including the Portuguese group Zero, have sent a letter to European institutions calling for the taxation of windfall profits made by fossil fuel companies due to the war in Iran, the Portuguese association announced today.

Non-governmental organisations advocate for new tax on oil companies

Around 30 non-governmental organisations today asked the European Commission to implement a tax on the windfall profits of oil companies.