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    03/03/2025
    England and Wales

    UK nuclear power planning reforms: updates, impact on data centres, and next steps

    The recent planning reforms announced by the Government to boost nuclear power in England and Wales are set to have significant implications for various sectors, including data centres.These reforms, which focus on expediting the construction of new nuclear power stations, particularly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), whilst introducing a more flexible, criteria-based approach to site selection, could provide a more stable and sustainable energy supply for data centres and across the wider energy sector.BackgroundThe UK nuclear sector has struggled complete projects...
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    11/02/2025
    Ukraine

    Ukraine restores mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting

    On 8 January 2025, the Ukrainian parliament adopted a Law of Ukraine No.4187-IX «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on the Restoration of MRV of GHG Emissions» (Law No. 4187) that aims to put again in force the mandatary registration and reporting requirements in the field of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions established by the Law of Ukraine No.377-IX «On Principles of MRV of GHG emissions» dated 12 December 2019 (Law No. 377).BackgroundBack in January 2021, Ukraine introduced a System of Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of GHG emissions, an important...
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    05/02/2025
    United Kingdom

    The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero responds to the second REMA Consultation

    1. REMA Autumn UpdateAmongst the flurry of other policy announcements and consultations, DESNZ published their autumn update on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) in December 2024 (“Autumn Update”) together with a summary of consultation responses to the previous REMA consultation. The Autumn Update provides an update on feedback gathered from the second REMA Consultation of March 2024, and ongoing dialogue with stakeholders. This update is crucial for stakeholders as it outlines potential changes to wholesale market pricing and the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme,...
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    01/08/2024
    Ukraine

    Ukraine approves new National Energy and Climate Plan

    On 25 June 2024 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the National Energy and Climate Plan (NEC Plan) for the period up to 2030 as part of Ukraine's effort to achieve EU climate neutrality targets through a national energy climate plan that combines EU initiatives and national policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop the renewable energy sector.The NEC Plan, a strategic document aimed at harmonising Ukraine's energy and climate policies to ensure sustainable development and economic recovery, was developed as part of Ukraine's obligations within the framework of the Treaty...
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    24/04/2024
    Bulgaria

    Bulgaria considers introducing Contracts for Difference

    Currently, Bulgaria is among a small number of EU member states that lacks the concept of contracts for difference (CfD). So far, the country had a feed in tariff as a mechanism to subsidise renewable energy producers who meet legislative requirements. Given that feed in tariffs are an outdated tool, contracts for guarantees were introduced.  Having in mind, the current realities of the renewable energy market, including anticipated offshore renewable energy projects, Bulgarian lawmakers came to the conclusion that the country needs CfDs to:Secure the viability of a project;Monitor the...
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    03/04/2024
    Ukraine

    Register of Damage for Ukraine is open for claims submission

    On 2 April 2024, the Register of Damage for Ukraine opened the claims submission process for compensation for damage, loss or injury caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine. The launch took place as part of the Ministerial Conference "Restoring Justice for Ukraine" co-hosted by the Netherlands, Ukraine and the European Commission at the World Forum in The Hague.As a reminder, the official website of the Register of Damage for Ukraine was launched on 4 March 2024. The website contains the following:documents governing the work of the Register;answers to frequently asked questions on the Register’s...
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