Environment | 18 November, 2024 at 7:27 AM
EU emissions drop 2.6% in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq).
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq).
Arctic Paper S.A. has announced the acquisition of a 4 MW solar park located near Warsaw, Poland.
Defic Globe, a subsidiary of YEO Technology — a global brand in renewable energy and energy technologies — has expanded its presence in the Romanian market through strategic investments.
PPC Group has announced a bold investment plan of €10.1 billion over the next three years.
The financing is for a logistics center in Bydgoszcz developed for a leading e-commerce firm.
Electrica's shareholders have approved the issuance of green bonds, supporting the company's strategy for energy transition and sustainable development, with a cap of up to €500 million.
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.
Polish energy company Tauron Polska Energia SA has recently commissioned its 58.5 MW wind farm in Mierzyn, West Pomeranian province.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its October 2024 report, outlining a promising future for photovoltaic (PV) solar energy.
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of IKEA owner Ingka Group, has acquired the 62 MW Wysoka wind farm in Poland from OX2.
EIB and ORLEN Group, Poland's largest energy company, signed a €200 million loan agreement for projects supporting energy transition.
Eurowind Energy has achieved a significant milestone by installing the first wind turbine at its Pecineaga wind farm in Constanța County, Romania.
The European Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Poland's payment request for the second and third instalments for €9.4 billion.
OMV Petrom has initiated construction on its largest solar project in Romania.
EBRD will support the development of high-quality, energy-efficient residential housing in Poland through a €100 million loan to the Polish subsidiaries of Vantage Development.
Following the energy price shocks of the past years, electricity and gas remain expensive for both households and businesses.
Restart Energy finalized the implementation of a photovoltaic project worth €300,000 for Teleferic Cindrel Company, administrator of the ski area Păltiniș Arena.
The European bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed an additional €3 billion to its flagship Green Cities programme.
Israeli IPP Econergy Renewable Energy has secured €33 million in financing from PKO Bank Polski for its 52 MW Resko solar park in Poland.
IMMOFINANZ signed a new five-year, €180 million green loan with Helaba, pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Berlin Hyp, secured by myhive Warsaw Spire,
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
