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Europe needs more oil refineries to weather energy shocks, EU warns

The European Commission is treating the loss of refining capacity as a vulnerability that Europe can no longer afford to ignore.

Euronews · 40m ago

Visegrad Four urge Brussels to ease Russian energy phase-out rules

The group is calling on Brussels for more funding to cope with the end of Russian energy imports in 2027, amid high electricity prices across Europe.

Euronews · Oct 19

Von der Leyen turns to Europe’s refineries as shrinking capacity raises energy security concerns

Europe wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, but while it still relies heavily on oil — particularly diesel — reducing the infrastructure that processes that oil has increased vulnerability during the green transition.

Euronews · Oct 6

No energy shortages, but a painful winter looms for Europe, top EU energy leader warns

Europe needs to protect consumers from another energy price shock while making fossil fuels less central to the economy. Emergency measures can soften the immediate blow, but Brussels is warning governments not to let short-term subsidies or tax decisions undermine the green transition.

Euronews · Sep 29

IEA could consider more oil reserve releases as Europe faces tough winter

The IEA says it could consider releasing more emergency oil stocks if supply disruptions worsen, although another release is not currently its top priority. Europe faces a difficult winter after spending more than €100bn extra on energy imports since the Iran war began.

Euronews · Sep 29

EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began

European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Euronews explains: Does the EU have enough gas for winter?

With winter approaching and gas storage at record-low levels, EU governments are bracing for soaring costs as they compete with Asian buyers to secure supplies and avert power outages.

Euronews · Sep 28

Ukraine funding gap looms over Brussels defence talks

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn with your Monday newsletter from Brussels. Today: the question of Ukraine's funding gap looms over EU defence talks, and the bloc's energy chief cautions over low energy storage. Let’s dive in.

Euronews · Sep 28

EU tells countries to curb energy demand as gas prices face winter squeeze

Although the EU is not facing immediate gas shortages, Energy Commissioner Jørgensen warned capitals that soaring prices driven by rising global demand could lead to shortages as winter approaches, according to a letter seen by Euronews.

Euronews · Sep 27

Russia, Venezuela and Trump’s oil push: the EU's awkward G20 energy summit

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.

Euronews · Sep 15