Commission approves Swedish tax exemption for biogas and bio-propane
The European Commission (EC) has approved, under EU state aid rule, a 10-year prolongation of tax exemption measures for non-food…
Danish Parliament votes in favour of creating the world’s first “Energy Islands”
A broad-based coalition representing 171 out of the 179 members of the Danish Parliament concluded a landmark climate agreement on…
New Danish Climate Act calls for 70 percent GHG reduction by 2030
On June 17, 2020, the Danish Parliament passed the new Climate Act with 8 out of 10 parties supporting the…
Court rules Preem’s Lysekil refinery expansion plans are permissible
In Sweden, the Land and Environmental Court has ruled that oil refiner and renewable fuel producer Preem AB's expansion plans…
Ireland not on track to meet renewable energy targets – SEAI report
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has recently published its Renewable Energy in Ireland 2020 update report. The report,…
Swedish government applies for extended liquid biofuels tax exemption
The Swedish Government has submitted a so-called pre-notification to the European Commission for the application for an extension in 2021…