Powering European islands: the singular case of Cyprus

In Europe

Cyprus will succeed Denmark, taking the presidency of the European Union on 1 January 2026. Best known to tourists for its beaches, landscapes, and cultural heritage, the country nonetheless exhibits a number of distinctive features that set it apart within the European Union. Located on an island territory less than 250 km from Beirut and covering an area of 5,896 km²(1) – slightly smaller than the island of Corsica – the Republic of Cyprus constitutes an exception within the European…

Energy renovation: diversified solutions to meet performance and decarbonisation challenges

In Energies

As energy renovation of residential and non-residential buildings becomes a pillar of the energy transition, the variety of available technical solutions is a real lever for achieving targets on sufficiency, energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction.…

How to finance the energy transition?

In Energies

A major challenge in the fight against global warming. The fight against global warming means aiming for a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. Europe, like many countries, has made this a top priority. However, the energy transition needed to achieve this goal is proving…

Industrial Plans and EU Climate Law: how to keep climate and competitiveness goals aligned?

In Energies

The EU is updating its climate law with a 2040 target. What’s your take on the Commission’s proposal? Radan Kanev: I think that ambition without credibility weakens Europe. A unilateral –90% by 2040 may read well on paper, but if other major economies don’t deliver…

CEO Patrick Pouyanné – The energy transition: a global project for society

In Energies

With the United States and China being global leaders for the production of oil and gas and of low-carbon technologies, the EU finds itself in a tricky situation with a very ambitious framework for decarbonisation and higher energy costs weighing on its competitiveness.…