Latest news and stories about energy policy in europe in Portugal for expats and residents.
Ecologistas en Acción has criticized the Spanish government's decision to extend the Almaraz nuclear power plant's operation until 2030, warning it could set a precedent for other facilities like Ascó 1 and Cofrentes.
An analytical look at how the European Union is leveraging renewable energy sources to mitigate the economic impact of geopolitical conflicts and stabilize energy costs.
Prime Minister Montenegro advocates for a European Union guiding framework to address energy crises, emphasizing the need for crisis management mechanisms and state aid while protecting renewable energy strategies.
The Trump administration has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil for one month, a move analyzed by experts regarding its limited impact on global market shortages and the potential European reaction.
Minister of Environment and Energy Maria da Graça Carvalho has ruled out nuclear energy for Portugal, asserting that the nation's high potential for solar, wind, and hydroelectric power makes renewables the only logical path for energy independence and competitiveness.
The measure aims to strengthen energy security by improving cross-border connections and reducing bottlenecks, helping to ensure that energy can flow more freely within the EU.
La hausse de la demande en électricité pour les besoins de l’IA risque d’entraîner une concurrence acharnée pour l’accès à l’énergie et de faire grimper les factures, a prévenu la commissaire européenne responsable de la transition écologique.
Brazilian ethanol is one of the rare complete energy success stories in the world, a clean, renewable, domestic, and cheap solution.
Six EU countries have requested a unified approach to taxing excess profits from oil firms, but the European Commission has stated it lacks the authority to intervene in this area.
Six member states, including Portugal, asked Brussels for a common framework to tax the exceptional profits of oil companies. The Commission replied that the matter is not within its jurisdiction.
In addition to Portugal, five other countries are also requesting the new tax from the EU
Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Austria are calling for a permanent European mechanism to tax the “extraordinary profits” of oil companies. In a letter to the Irish presidency of the EU, the finance ministers argue that current measures are insufficient to address the supply shock caused by the conflict in the Middle East and the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The group seeks a coherent, long-term fiscal framework that can be activated during energy crises, rather than relying on discretionary, ad-hoc measures. The proposal also includes an investigation into refining margins to ensure companies are not exploiting the current price surge.
Coal production and usage have been decreasing in the European Union since the 1990s. In electricity generation, there is still one country – Poland – that relies on coal as its primary source, but 2024 marks the year in which the European bloc, as a whole, began to rely more on...
Rosatom’s Egyptian plant will use the same technology as a facility the company is building in Hungary.
In 2024 and 2025, the total share of coal was below 10%. The importance of coal has been declining due to the phase-out of coal use by EU countries.
Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas (ZAER) emerge as an opportunity, but only if implemented in accordance with the spirit of the RED III directive. The current proposal risks implementing a merely apparent simplification. Opinion by Susana Serôdio.
Ambassadors from EU member states reached a political agreement this Thursday on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, following weeks of disagreement over certain measures, which include new restrictions on Russian revenues and economic capabilities. European sources in Brussels announced that the ambassadors of the European Union (EU) countries reached the agreement on...
The agreement resolves a dispute over shipping Russian gas to third countries and freezes the bloc’s price cap on Russian crude oil for 12 months.
The European Commission recommends that member states suspend methane emission requirements for fossil fuels, which were scheduled to be in effect between 2027 and 2029, for the sake of the bloc's supply security. “In a context of high global uncertainty and tension in energy markets” resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, the Commission...
The European Commission has officially acknowledged the 'Rede Espaço Energia' initiative in Portugal as an example of good practice.
The percentage of energy consumption covered by electricity has been stagnant at 23% for a decade. The Commission will require member states to adjust taxation to reduce prices.
“The age of fossil fuels is coming to an end,” said EU energy chief Dan Jørgensen on unveiling the electrification plan.
To celebrate the occasion, the Norwegian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs visited Lisbon. In an exclusive interview with RTP, the official revealed that Norway wants to continue being one of the main gas and oil suppliers to the 27 EU member states.
Can we truly claim that we are free and independent in Europe? Yes, in the sense that freedom is a value clearly inscribed in our declarations, constitutions, and founding treaties. Nevertheless, the values inscribed on our energy bills reveal another reality. In recent months, our ability to heat our homes and...
The two countries are seeking increased European Union financial support to boost energy projects and expedite the development of power grid links with France.
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, meets this Monday in Paris with her counterparts from France and Spain and with Commissioner Dan Jorgensen. Energy interconnections are the main topic of the meeting. Find out what is at stake in 10 questions and answers.
The geopolitics of energy has returned to the centre of international politics, and Europe is not yet prepared.
A new law will aim to use artificial intelligence to boost efficient use of power as electricity demand threatens to overwhelm Europe's grids.
The Dutchman argues that the 27 EU member states must be more energy-independent, and that nuclear power can be a solution.
