Europe
Drivers have had ‘fair notice’ ahead of LEZ enforcement – council
A low-emission zone (LEZ) comes into force in Aberdeen on the same day as Edinburgh, while enforcement in Dundee began on Thursday.
Italian local govts must identify suitable areas for renewables projects: draft decree
The new rules grant a fast-track permit process for projects that will be located in areas identified but also confirm a ban on...
Italy, Germany, Austria sign cooperation deal on southern hydrogen link
The hydrogen link dubbed SoutH2, which last year won priority status from the European Commission, is considered important to develop a European market...
Britain’s creaking power grid leaves green energy revolution adrift
To hit net zero, Britain needs to expand the high-voltage network in England and Wales carried overhead on pylons.
EU agrees to quit energy investment treaty over climate concerns
EU countries agreed on Thursday to jointly quit an international energy treaty over concerns that it protects fossil fuel investments.
Support for Spanish gas plants is ‘urgent’, industry body says
Supporting Spanish gas-fired plants with capacity mechanisms is "urgent and necessary", Joan Batalla, president of industry body Sedigas.
How China’s EV makers aim to beat legacy automakers in Europe
Chinese electric automakers BYD, Chery and GWM are preparing a fusillade of product launches in their most important export market.
BHP walks away from $49 billion takeover offer for Anglo American
Mining group BHP abandons Anglo takeover plans after multiple rejected offers, with South African division of the business causing headaches.
EV switch to hit auto suppliers hard, Stellantis CEO says
The transition to electric vehicles would impose a "significant burden" on auto suppliers, says Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.
Shell, Exxon near deal to sell North Sea assets to Viaro, sources say
The sale of the Clipper and Leman Alpha field clusters would mark the latest step in a steady retreat of major oil and...
