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Home > Archives for Fossil gas

Fossil gas

Du gaz azéri pour l’Europe

April 17, 2018

L’indépendance énergétique de l’Europe. Tout un programme, et en ces temps de tension extrême avec Moscou, tout projet qui vise à réduire notre dépendance au gaz russe est plus que bienvenu. C’est le cas du Corridor gazier sud-européen, 3 500 km de tuy


Federation vouches for gas from Azerbaijan – energate messenger +

March 6, 2018

Source: Federation vouches for gas from Azerbaijan – energate messenger +


Leaving Paris, the European Investment Bank steps on the gas

February 12, 2018

Distancing itself from the EU’s climate commitments enshrined in the Paris Agreement, the European Investment Bank has effectively taken a U-turn in its energy lending last week when it approved a record loan for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline.


Key decision made that could rewrite EU energy policy

February 7, 2018

The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Tuesday approved its largest ever single loan to an energy project: the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The 1.5 Source: Key decision made that could rewrite EU energy policy


Despite Climate Objections, New Southern Gas Corridor Gets €1.5bn In EU Funds

February 7, 2018

The European Investment Bank says the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline will reduce dependence on both Russian gas and European coal. But a recent study says it could be as emissions-intensive as coal. Source: Despite Climate Objections, New Southern Gas Corrido


EU bank approves largest ever energy loan, for TAP pipeline

February 7, 2018

The European Investment Bank on Tuesday (6 February) approved its largest ever single loan to an energy project: the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The €1.5 billion grant will be used to bring gas from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. Source: EU ban


bne IntelliNews – EIB to go ahead with controversial €1.5bn loan for TAP pipeline

February 7, 2018

Funding decision made despite heavy pressure from environmental groups who argued that the development bank should avoid investing in major fossil fuel projects. Source: bne IntelliNews – EIB to go ahead with controversial €1.5bn loan for TAP pipeline


EIB funds Trans-Adriatic Pipeline despite environmental concerns

February 7, 2018

The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a €1.5 billion loan for the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) on Tuesday. The project is the final section of a planned Southern Gas Corridor stretching from Azerbaijan to Italy. The Southern Gas Corridor include


Gasdotto Tap, sì al maxi prestito da 1,5 miliardi di euro dalla Banca europea degli investimenti

February 6, 2018

Nonostante le proteste nel Salento, la tabella di marcia dei lavori va comunque avanti. Le associazioni ambientaliste europee: “Un errore storico, le emissioni saranno persino maggiori del carbone” Source: Gasdotto Tap, sì al maxi prestito da 1,5 milia


Europe’s biggest fossil fuel project gets €1.5bn public loan

February 6, 2018

The European Investment Bank has approved a loan to the Southern Gas Corridor, in a move environmentalists described as a “historic mistake” Source: Europe’s biggest fossil fuel project gets €1.5bn public loan


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