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Independent Technical Preparation: Scaling EU CBAM Verification with Industrial Expertise Read More »

Independent Technical Preparation: Scaling EU CBAM Verification with Industrial Expertise

Independent technical preparation is rapidly emerging as a critical capacity multiplier for EU-accredited CBAM verifiers, EU importers, and non-EU exporters. As the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) expands in scope and verification volumes grow, technical readiness at the installation level becomes a decisive enabler rather than a peripheral service. Accreditation alone cannot address the practical […]

Europe: Brent oil steady, TTF gas rises and EU CO₂ prices fluctuate in late January Read More »

Europe: Brent oil steady, TTF gas rises and EU CO₂ prices fluctuate in late January

During the week of January 19, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market remained largely stable compared to the previous week. The week opened with a settlement price of $63.94/bbl, which also marked the weekly minimum, 0.3% below the previous Friday’s settlement. Prices rose over the next two days to $65.24/bbl,

Europe: Electricity prices rise amid mixed wind and gas trends in late January Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices rise amid mixed wind and gas trends in late January

In the week of January 19, electricity prices rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week, particularly during the early days. The Nord Pool market of the Nordic countries recorded the largest percentage increase at 28%, while the N2EX market in the United Kingdom registered the smallest rise, 2.2%. In the EPEX

Europe: Electricity demand shows mixed trends amid temperature swings in late January Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand shows mixed trends amid temperature swings in late January

In the week of January 19, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The Portuguese market recorded the largest increase at 4.8%, followed by Germany with a 4.3% rise. The Spanish market saw the smallest increase, 0.1%, while France and Italy registered rises of 3.2% and 1.2%, respectively. Both

Europe: EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports under REPowerEU strategy Read More »

Europe: EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports under REPowerEU strategy

All 27 European Union member states have formally approved new legislation introducing a phased ban on Russian natural gas imports, covering both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The regulation also strengthens oversight mechanisms and promotes measures to expand alternative energy sources across the bloc. This decision marks a major milestone in the implementation

Europe: Ukraine demand auction puts Vertical Gas Corridor’s commercial viability to the test Read More »

Europe: Ukraine demand auction puts Vertical Gas Corridor’s commercial viability to the test

Efforts to boost the appeal of the Vertical Gas Corridor linking the Alexandroupoli LNG terminal with Ukraine have intensified in recent days, as both political and business actors seek to avoid another weak outcome in the LNG transport capacity auction scheduled for today. The tender covers volumes intended for Ukrainian demand in February and is

Europe: TTF gas prices rise in Week 03 amid supply concerns and weather risks Read More »

Europe: TTF gas prices rise in Week 03 amid supply concerns and weather risks

During Week 03 (12–18 January 2026), TTF gas prices on the ICE market followed a clear upward trajectory, reflecting increasingly tight market conditions. February 2026 futures opened on Monday, 12 January, at €30.25/MWh, the week’s lowest settlement price, before rising steadily to €31.47/MWh on 13 January (+4.1%) and €31.81/MWh on 14 January (+1.1%). Momentum accelerated

Europe: Brent, TTF gas and EU carbon prices rise amid geopolitical risks and cold weather forecasts Read More »

Europe: Brent, TTF gas and EU carbon prices rise amid geopolitical risks and cold weather forecasts

During the third week of January, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market continued the upward trend that began at the end of the previous week, reaching their weekly maximum settlement price of $66.52/bbl on Tuesday, January 14. According to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, this was the highest Brent Front Month price

Europe: Electricity prices show mixed trends in third week of January, driven by renewables and demand Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices show mixed trends in third week of January, driven by renewables and demand

During the third week of January, electricity prices in most major European markets showed an upward trend, although in many cases they remained below the levels seen in the first days of the previous week. As a result, weekly average prices in most markets fell compared to the prior week, with a few exceptions. The

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