Are European energy taxes in line with environmental objectives?
Although not collected by the EU but by each of the countries, taxes on energy at the European level exist, and they are implemented in the form of indirect taxes, also called excise duties. The EU sets harmonised minimum rates of excise duty for all energy products used for heating,
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Each month, one of our experts publishes an article describing his view on a specific topic of the constant changes taking place in the energy market, with special focus on the French market.
Wind record generation – Shut down of EDF nuclear assets
In November 2024, France experienced a period of significant dynamism in the field of electricity generation, driven primarily by the variability in wind power
Energy crises: lessons from the past and challenges for the future
Throughout history, we have experienced several energy crises. In this article, we will analyze these crises, not only to understand the challenges we faced
The mechanism of opportunities
The French capacity market continues to deliver auction after auction. In the last auctions, for 2025 and 2026 delivery years, prices were depressed to
Winter perspectives and energy supply security
We are approaching the energy winter, typically considered the period from November to March when the system becomes more strained due to low temperatures.
Hydrogen Blue White & Red!
A year ago, we welcomed the European Commission’s late introduction of delegated acts defining the criteria for renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, whether produced
Electricity Market in Spain during Q1 & Q2 2024
During the first and second quarters of 2024, electricity in Spain exhibited unusual behaviour due to several significant events and developments in the energy
Gas Market in Spain during Q1 & Q2 2024
Currently, the gas market in Spain changed its decreasing trend in gas prices experienced at the end of 2023 and began to increase again
BioLNG – Newsline
Biogas is positioning itself as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels by allowing existing infrastructure to be maintained while helping to reduce greenhouse gas
How to reduce consumers’ and generators’ risk against volatile energy prices?
In the past few years, the energy sector has gone from largely unnoticed to a hot topic. The reason? The sudden and brutal increase in gas and electricity prices and their impact on
