Germany’s Gas Exit Under Way as Challenges in Heating and Industry Linger
Germany is accelerating its exit from fossil gas but faces steep hurdles in heating, heavy industry, and grid planning. While demand has fallen since the pandemic and the energy crisis, the government still backs new gas‑fired power plants, LNG import contracts and a shift toward biofuels and hydrogen that could lock in infrastructure. Critics warn that without a clear roadmap, Germany may miss its 2045 climate‑neutrality goal, especially as retrofitting buildings and scaling green hydrogen lag behind. Activists and analysts alike see the transition as a pivotal, yet politically fraught, battle for the country’s energy future.
Germany Must Join Global Initiatives to Phase Out Fossil Fuels – Green MP
Germany’s upcoming heating‑law reform threatens the 2045 ban on fossil‑fuel heating systems, leaving the phase‑out of gas uncertain. The government’s plan to blend green gas into existing networks risks diverting a critical feedstock needed by heavy industry. Meanwhile, the nation’s...
EU Approves German Industry Electricity Price, Companies Say More Relief Needed
The European Commission approved Germany’s new industry electricity price scheme, allowing energy‑intensive firms to receive state aid of up to half their annual electricity consumption, provided they invest at least 50 % of the grant in clean assets. An industrial gas...
Special Dispatch From Hungary | Russian Energy, Battery Scandals at Heart of Landmark Election
Hungary’s April 12 parliamentary election pits long‑standing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán against centre‑right challenger Péter Magyar, with energy policy emerging as a decisive undercurrent. Hungary remains one of the EU’s most dependent nations on Russian oil and gas, even filing...
CORRECTION - CLEW Guide – Hungary Sees Solar Boom but Remains Dependent on Russian Energy, Fossil Fuels
Hungary is rapidly expanding solar power, aiming to raise capacity from about 7 GW today to nearly 12 GW by 2030, while still relying heavily on Russian gas and oil, which supplied 74 % and 48 % of its imports in 2024 respectively. The...