The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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Security, competitive markets and reduced carbon emissions are Europe's aims, but will the energy commissioner be able to deliver?
Author: Gordon MacKerron
Published: 1st July 2006
Filed Under: Energy, Gas, Europe, Carbon Emissions, Emissions Trading Scheme
Arild Moe argues that the supplier is as interested in security as the customer, and that worries in the West are overplayed.
The G8 summit will not solve energy security for Europe when one key player - Ukraine - is not at the table.
Disenchantment with EU expansionist policies should not extend to the need for a common energy policy, for this is one area where the sum is greater than the parts.
Author: Opinion
Published: 1st July 2006
Filed Under: , Energy, Europe, Emissions Trading Scheme, European Union
Robert Shetler-Jones, adviser to Gazprom joint venture partner Centragas, sees problems in the pipeline, not least for the UK, which is lagging behind in providing storage facilities.
If competitive electricity markets are heaven for consumers, only a few are enjoying its delights.
Parliamentary Brief talks to Corus steel chief Philippe Varin and finds a man who believes that Europe's electricity suppliers have failed their big business users.
Author: Philippe Varin
Published: 1st July 2006
Filed Under: Electricity, Energy, Europe, Industry, European Commission
The five key lessons which have made Britain a beacon for reform and which could do the same for Europe.
Mark Carne is heartened by the work of the EU on reforms, and urges them to keep on being tough.
Despite its chaotic start, the ETS is the best hope for Europe.
Author: Chris Anastasi
Published: 1st July 2006
Filed Under: Europe, Carbon Emissions, Emissions Tradings Scheme
Dr Anthony White looks into his crystal ball and assesses what the next 25 years could mean if the ETC works properly.
Dr Guy Doyle reviews the first 18 months of the ETS and examines how it has affeted the market.
Author: Guy Doyle
Published: 1st July 2006
Filed Under: Energy, Europe, Carbon Emissions, Emissions Trading Scheme
Professor Paul Ekins, Head of the Environment Group at the Policy Studies Institute, sees a gap between the rhetoric and the reality of the ETS and cautions that success is still a long way off.
Author: Paul Ekins
Published: 1st July 2006
Filed Under: Kyoto, Europe, Carbon Emissions, Emissions Trading Scheme
Dr Fabien Roques, a member of the International Energy Agency, Paris, looks at the challenges facing markets and sets out what will need to be done in the next cycle.
A common energy policy in the EU is a non-starter for nuclear power.
Author: Malcolm Grimston
Published: 1st July 2006
Filed Under: Environment, Energy, Oil, Carbon Emissions, European Commission