Discussions

Join us for an exchange of views with Borys Budka MEP, Chair of the ITRE Committee and meeting with EEF members and MEPs. EEF Members, don’t miss it!

Clean energy transition will mean fundamental changes to our societies and public acceptance plays a crucial role because it directly impacts the speed and success, including costs, of implementing new clean energy projects and policies.…

The EEF Associate Members Eni, Snam, TotalEnergies and Uniper will explore the role of CCUS as a key component for a competitive and sustainable energy transition. Through a value chain perspective, this discussion will highlight…

What to expect The briefings have the objective of examining the basics of topics that will be high in the EU legislative agenda in the coming months Each discussion will provide factual explanations and an…

The discussion will look at how project developers, utilities, transmission, and distribution system operators need to work together to make a renewable energy system a reality across Europe, and what they expect from policy makers.…

This discussion focuses on how gas infrastructure assets, including pipelines and storage facilities, are prepared for the biomethane ramp-up and play a significant role in advancing the EU’s energy transition. Our Associate Members GIE and…

The UK and EU face shared challenges in energy security, affordability, climate policy, and supply chain resilience. The need for a close cooperation has never been greater. This discussion will explore how the UK and…

The discussion will address the importance of energy system integration and technology neutrality, as the EU moves towards net-zero emissions by 2050. From the complementarity between electrification and green molecules, to energy system flexibility, energy…

The briefing have the objective of examining the basics of topics that will be high in the EU legislative agenda in the coming months Each discussion will provide factual explanations and an opportunity to exchange…

Tsvetelina Penkova, EEF President, introduced the event by underlining the critical role the Presidency will play amidst global challenges. She emphasized the need for a resilient energy infrastructure as a foundation for economic growth and…

The EEF briefing on Energy brought together European Parliament and European Commission representatives alongside industry experts to explore the intricacies of energy trading. Featuring insights from Energy Traders Europe ENGIE, Axpo Group and Eni, the…

Tsvetelina Penkova, EEF President, emphasized the importance of balancing security, sustainability, and affordability in Europe’s transition to carbon neutrality. She called for regulatory certainty to ensure stable and predictable energy systems that address consumer and…

This second session on electricity touched upon the transmission, distribution and regulation. To start the session, we illustrated it by presenting the section of a 70kV underground transmission cable used in regional transmission. Raw materials…

Tsvetelina Penkova MEP, EEF President opened the discussion by expressing that we need predictability of EU regulatory framework. Balancing climate goal with energy competitiveness is no easy task. The diversity of Europe is a strength,…

The presentation started with a short summary of the evolution of the electricity market, starting with the first package with the first set of common rules for the EU internal electricity market presented in 1996.…

Tsvetelina Penkova, EEF President, and chair of the meeting opened the discussion by emphasized that high energy prices are a significant challenge across member states, impacting economic competitiveness. She suggested that future policies should prioritize…

This briefing on gas molecules was a unique learning opportunity which gathered speakers from many of the EEF Associate Members with the objective of exploring the rich and vast spectrum of the gas sector. During…

What a stimulating discussion to kick off the new legislative term! The debate with Commissioner Kadri Simson was an opportunity to exchange, share ideas and points of view on what the EU has achieved in…

Jerzy Buzek MEP, EEF President opened this discussion by considering the initiatives and results of the last parliamentary term, mostly driven by the European Green Deal. He stressed that it is now important to focus…