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Ukraine’s Energy Security A pre-winter assessment
Ukraine’s energy sector continues to be a major target of Russian missile and drone attacks As Ukraine enters its fourth winter of the war, energy infrastructure continues to be targeted by Russian attacks. Ukraine’s natural gas and power infrastructure remain vulnerable, with an increasing number of missiles and drones striking critical plants and pipelines. At the same time, evolving tactics and technologies are present a persistent challenge for Ukraine’s air and passive defences.Energy security is central to Ukraine’s overall security. Ensuring that Ukrainian citizens retain access to heat and power is of the utmost importance…
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Electricity 2026 Prices
Affordability and competitiveness take centre stage Average wholesale electricity prices in 2025 rose year-on-year in multiple regions and countries, including Europe and the United States, while others such as India and Australia saw lower prices compared to 2024. Looking at electricity prices for energy-intensive industries, significant variations across regions remain. EU electricity prices for energy‑intensive industries stayed elevated in 2025, again averaging over twice US levels and nearly 50% above those in China, similar to 2024, adding competitive pressure.At the same time, negative wholesale electricity prices became more common across many markets. Exceptions include the Nordic region…
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as one of the most consequential technologies of our time. In recent years, the capabilities of AI systems have grown quickly due to improved computing power, a boom in data availability and breakthroughs in the design of AI models, leading to rapid adoption by both businesses and individuals. Though significant uncertainties remain, AI has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade. It is set to drive a surge in electricity demand from data centres around the world while also unlocking significant opportunities to cut costs, enhance competitiveness and reduce emissions.To…
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US-Korea Critical Minerals Arrangement
…October 2025, US President Donald Trump visited the Republic of Korea. During this visit, the two countries concluded a number of arrangements on trade, investment, energy, technology and manufacturing. Among other matters, the two countries agreed to stabilise and diversity the critical mineral supply chain through public-private collaboration in the mining and refining of such minerals. In addition, as part of the visit, it was announced that America's ReElement Technologies and Korea's POSCO International would partner to launch a US-based, vertically integrated rare earth separation, refining and magnet production complex focused on high-value mobility magnets.
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National Renewable Energy Strategy (2024-2034)
…sets targets to increase renewable generation capacity by 2034, including 804 MW of solar power, 750 MW of wind power, 215 MW of geothermal capacity, and 3,281 MW of large hydropower, alongside additional renewable energy from small power projects such as 200 MW of mini-hydro, 119.8 MW of solar SPPs, and about 85 MW of biomass waste-to-energy projects. It also promotes renewable applications for cooking, agriculture and water supply, and calls for regulatory frameworks for e-mobility and renewable-powered e-cooking by 2027, as well as an assessment of green hydrogen potential by 2030.
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Future Flight Challenge - Green RDD investments for air transport
…to GBP 125 million to develop greener ways to fly, in line with the goals of the Jet-Zero Council, such as all-electric aircraft, deliveries by drone, and advancing electric and autonomous flight technologies. An additional GBP 175 million will stem from the industry. By bringing together technologies in electrification, aviation systems and autonomy it seeks to create new modes of air travel and capability. The project will:- increase mobility, improve connectivity, and reduce air traffic congestion- advance electric and autonomous flight technologies to reach the net zero target- increasing UK manufacturing and service opportunities to drive in investment
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Funding for low greenhousegas (GHG) vehicle technologies research, development, demonstration and deployment
…charging equipment (USD 10 million) 4a - Research to transform the efficiency of off-road vehicles (USD 5 million) 4b - Electrified construction vehicle research, development, and validation (USD 5 million) 5 - Natural gas engine enabling technologies (USD 6.25 million) 6 - Dymethyl ether and propane engine enabling technologies (USD 5 million) 7 - Integrated hybrid system with opposed piston 2-stroke (USD 5 million) 8 - Natural gas vehicle technology proof of concept (USD 2.5 milllion) The objective is to foster energy efficiency, cost and emissions reduction of vehicles as well as to improve air quality and mobility in the U.S.
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Modal shift in passenger transport
The measure aimed at transferring users' movements from private transport to public transport through the modal shift from private cars to public transport, car-pooling, bicycles, and walking. In particular, it includes: strengthening Local Public Transport, a gradual ban on the circulation of more polluting buses, a fund for sustainable mobility, and enhancing mass rapid transport systems.
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Connecting Europe Facility – Transport
…interconnected one by supporting the development and modernisation of railway, road, inland waterway and maritime infrastructure, as well as promoting safe and secure mobility. Priority will be given to further development of the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T), focusing on missing links and cross-border projects with an EU added value. €1.56 billion of the transport budget will finance major rail projects between cohesion countries and €1.69 billion will be devoted to ensuring that when infrastructure is adapted to improve military mobility within the EU, it is dual-use compatible, meeting both civilian and military needs. INEA…
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National recovery plan / 2. Physical infrastructure and Green Transition
…recovery. The second pillar concerns "Physical infrastructure and Green Transition" and includes 9 submeasures: - Sustainable and safe transport (CZK 24 billion) - Reducing energy consumption in the public sector (CZK 8.3 billion) - Transition to cleaner energy sources (CZK 6.7 billion) - Developing clean mobility (CZK 4.9 billion) - Buildings renovation and air protection (CZK 16.1 billion) - Environment protection and climate change adaptation (CZK 14.6 billion) - Circular economy and recycling and industrial water (CZK 4.4 billion) - Revitalisation of areas with old buildings (CZK 3.3 billion) - Promoting biodiversity and combating drought (CZK 3 billion) As of June 1…