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Energy Markets News - 2009
November 18, 2009
EU, Russia Agree to Warning Mechanism to Prevent, Manage Energy Crises
The European Union (EU) and Russia signed a "Memorandum on an Early Warning Mechanism" to prevent and manage potential energy crises, plus help ... more
November 9, 2009
EU Pledges to Increase Sustainable, Affordable Energy in African, Caribbean, Pacific Countries
On Nov. 4, the European Commission (EC) announced the launch of the second phase of the ACP-EU Energy Facility under the 10th European Development ... more
November 6, 2009
Q&A on EU-U.S. Energy Council
The European Union (EU) issued an information document in Q&A format about the new EU-U.S. Energy Council, outlining policies, objectives and ... more
November 5, 2009
EU-U.S. Energy Council to Address Security, Sustainability, Climate Change
The European Union (EU) and the U.S. formed a group, the Energy Council, to provide a framework for deepening bilateral energy cooperation and ... more
October 30, 2009
EIB Loans $211M for Hydropower Plants in Panama
The European Investment Bank (EIB) granted a $211 million loan for three more hydropower plants in Panama. ... more
August 24, 2009
NRC: U.S. Energy Tech Development to Determine Future Energy Options
Actions taken by the U.S. between now and 2020 to develop and demonstrate energy technologies will determine the nation's energy options in the ... more
July 21, 2009
EC Works to Improve Transparency on Investment Projects in Europe's Energy Infrastructure
On July 16, the European Commission (EC) adopted a proposal for a regulation to obtain better information on investment projects in the energy ... more
June 26, 2009
EU Adopts New Rules Strengthening Internal Energy Market
The European Union (EU) Council of Ministers adopted new rules for the internal energy market on June 25, following a positive vote by the European ... more
June 26, 2009
FAQ on EC's Infringement Proceedings for Internal Energy Market Violations
On June 25, the European Commission (EC) launched infringement proceedings against 25 European Union (EU) member states for failing to comply ... more
June 23, 2009
EU-OPEC Energy Dialogue Discusses Energy Markets
Representatives of the European Union (EU) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) met in Vienna on June 23 to discuss ... more
June 19, 2009
Agreement Reached on Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan
On June 17, eight Baltic Sea member states of the European Union (EU) signed a memorandum of understanding on the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection ... more
June 17, 2009
EC Hosts Meeting to Foster Asia-Europe Cooperation on Energy Security
Foreign and energy ministers from Asia and Europe will discuss a range of topics related to international energy policy at the upcoming Asia-Europe ... more
June 13, 2009
EU Energy Council Approves Emergency Oil Stocks Directive
The European Union (EU) Energy Council voted on June 12 to approve the new directive on emergency oil stocks, which the European Commission (EC) ... more
June 7, 2009
Canada Launches $1B Clean Energy Fund
The government of Canada launched a $1 billion Clean Energy Fund, which will invest $850 million in technology development and demonstration. ... more
May 28, 2009
EC, Norway Energy Dialogue Focuses on Markets, Security, Climate Change
Carbon capture and storage (CCS), energy security, liberalization of energy markets and offshore wind power were the main points on the agenda ... more
May 26, 2009
EC Calls for Global Energy Investments for Security, Sustainable Development
European Commission (EC) Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs called for clear price signals in open and transparent energy markets as the best ... more
May 1, 2009
EU-Russia Energy Dialogue Discussions Continue
Russian government officials met with leaders from the European Union (EU) on April 30 for the fourth EU-Russia Permanent Partnership Council ... more
April 24, 2009
European Parliament Approves Enlargement of Ecodesign Directive
On April 24, the European Parliament adopted the proposal of the European Commission (EC) to shift towards a low-carbon economy across the European ... more
April 23, 2009
FAQ on Third Internal Energy Market Package
Answers to frequently asked questions about the April 21 vote by the European Parliament (EP) in favor of new legislation strengthening the internal ... more
April 23, 2009
European Parliament Approves New Rules Strengthening EU Internal Energy Market
On April 21, the European Parliament (EP) voted to back a new legislative package strengthening the internal energy market in the European Union ... more
March 25, 2009
EU Reaches Agreement on Internal Energy Market Package
On March 23, the European Parliament and ministers from European Union (EU) member states reached a compromise on a package that will further ... more
March 25, 2009
EU, Russia Issue Energy Dialogue Statement
Coordinators of the energy dialogue between the European Union (EU) and Russia - European Commission Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and ... more
March 20, 2009
EU, Russia Agree to Energy Dialogue
The European Union (EU) and Russia agreed to institute an energy dialogue to enable progress on arrangements for an EU-Russia energy partnership. ... more
February 5, 2009
IEA Applauds Netherlands' Sustainable Energy Policy, Encourages More Ambitious Implementation
After release of the International Energy Agency (IEA) report, "Energy Policies of IEA Countries - The Netherlands 2008 Review," IEA Executive ... more
January 29, 2009
EC Says Investments Needed Now for Tomorrow's Energy
The European Commission (EC) said it foresees a financial envelope of €3.5 billion being needed in the following three areas as part of the new ... more
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