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Archive for May, 2025

EU countries agree to exempt most firms from carbon border tariff

BRUSSELS, May 27 (Reuters) – European Union countries backed plans on Tuesday to scale back the bloc’s carbon border levy to cover just 10% of the companies currently covered... continue reading

Xtra-energy support for emerging energy market players

Energy markets are evolving rapidly. New players, such as independent power producers (IPPs) and renewable project developers, are gaining market access and increasingly seeking to maximize profitability through a... continue reading

Intersolar 2025 and ESS focus

Intersolar and its parallel exhibitions collectively forming Europe’s largest alliance of energy industry events were as dynamic and busy in 2025 as they were last year. Once again, I... continue reading

The Role of AI in Forecasting: A Case Study from Open Climate Fix

What role does AI play in forecasting, and what benefits can it bring? Open Climate Fix (OCF), a UK-based nonprofit software company, has compelling answers to these questions. In... continue reading

Commodity Technology Advisory’s AI in Energy & Commodities Study Report Released

Is AI Just More Hype?  Brno, Czech Republic, May 7th, 2025. Commodity Technology Advisory (ComTech Advisory), the leading analyst firm covering energy and commodity trading and risk management (E/CTRM),... continue reading

EU power grid needs trillion-dollar upgrade to avert Spain-style blackouts

LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) – Europe’s ageing power grid and lack of energy storage capacity will require trillions of dollars in investments to cope with rising green energy output,... continue reading

Spain’s nuclear lobby urges review of phase-out plan following blackout

MADRID, May 6 (Reuters) – Nuclear power is needed to stabilise Spain’s electrical system and the country should rethink its planned phase-out following last week’s unprecedented blackout, the head of... continue reading