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EU weighs options for gas grid in zero carbon world
A "scoping paper" drafted by the European Commission’s energy directorate, reveals the three scenarios foreseen for gas infrastructure at EU level. To read more:
https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/eu-weighs-options-for-gas-grid-in-zero-carbon-world/
TRANS-ATLANTIC GAS DIPLOMACY 2.0
The U.S. and major European partners find themselves in yet another high-stakes diplomatic standoff over a natural gas import project from Russia. This time, the star of the show is the nearly completed Nord Stream 2 (NS-2) gas pipeline running from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea. Only 160 km of pipe remains to be laid, but the project’s political risk has exploded in recent weeks. To access:
The role of LNG in the energy sector transition Regulatory recommendations
An extensive study made by Frontier Economics about how a transition in the energy sector could be made by using LNG. The study defines barriers and solutions. To access the document:
Hydrogen Production by Steam Reforming of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Over Nickel-Phosphorus-Alumina Xerogel Catalyst Prepared by a Carbon-Templating Epoxide-Driven Sol-Gel Method
Highly scientific work on how hydrogen production can be developed by using LNG. Find more:
Coronavirus crisis highlights risks of U.S.-European LNG deals diplomacy
The coronavirus impacts on LNG trade are still difficult to foresee, a prolonged slump in demand could change global markets and lay bare the risks of transatlantic relations based on tit-for-tat business deals. The LNG trade between the EU and the United States is seen as a key success story of transatlantic energy cooperation. To read more:
Communication From the Commission: A New Industrial Strategy for Europe
A new document from 2020 (October). Quote: "As part of this, all carriers of energy, including electricity, gas, and liquid fuels will need to be used more effectively by linking different sectors." Read more:
Communication from the Commission on an EU Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions
A new document from 2020 (October). The link:
The European Green Deal
The first document from European Commission, presenting the European Green Deal: