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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Sep 3

By 2040, half of #EU #energy can be electrified, cutting fossil imports and boosting competitiveness. The Informal Energy Council meeting offers a chance to put clean #electrification at the heart of Europe’s energy future. @strategiceu.bsky.social
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Energy Council: time to advance Clean Electrification in the EU | Strategic Perspectives

EU Energy Ministers face a decision: reinforce dependence on imported fossil fuels or build an economy electrification and clean energy.

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ørsted shares plunge to record low after #US government halts project, which was completed at 80%. This is a terrible blow for the #Danish company, which finds itself at the heart of #geopolitical tensions
#energy , #wind
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Ørsted shares plunge to record low after US government halts project

Stock in Danish developer drops 16% after surprise order to stop work on $1.5bn Revolution Wind project

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Jul 18

The #EU ministers finally agreed on the 18th sanction package on Russia, targeting Russian #energy imports to the EU, under the Danish presidency -- one of the presidency top priority
"We are striking at the heart of Russia’s war machine" said VDL
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EU agrees 'unprecedented' round of sanctions targeting Russia's oil exports

The European Union on Friday reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, with a raft of measures aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy...

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Jul 8

#EU #gas #consumption was 119 bcm in Q1 2025, an increase of 8% (+8 bcm) compared to the same quarter in the previous year (111 bcm). Marking a halt in the decline in gas consumption in the EU since 2021.

Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Jul 1

Denmark 🇩🇰 starts the EU's Council Presidency. Key priorities are:
1️⃣Clean Industrial Deal and the EU 2040 #climate target
2️⃣ EU’s #competitiveness agenda
3️⃣ #Energy security and affordability in the EU
4️⃣ EU leadership at the international level
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Denmark to guide the EU as a bridge builder | Strategic Perspectives

Denmark takes up the EU Council Presidency at a time of geopolitical tensions, energy uncertainties, and major challenges for industry.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategiceu.bsky.social · Jun 17

"This is a decisive moment for the EU to prioritise clean, domestic energy over substituting one external supplier for another.

Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.

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Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · Jun 16

Until the richest countries commit to ending fossil fuel production + use and deliver adequate climate finance on fair terms, global calls for fossil fuel phaseout will ring hollow to countries that are struggling to meet development, energy access, and climate resilience needs.

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Jun 16

#EU Energy Commissionner Dan Jørgensen today at the EU energy council:
"We want to stop the imports of energy from #Russia to the EU, in a way where no MS will have any problem with #security of supply and #affordability", "legislative proposals will come in a few more days"

Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Jun 11

💡 Importing $100M of #solar panels pays for itself in just 1 year—by displacing $100M worth of #gas #imports for power generation.
Over 30 years, that’s 30x savings.
Investing in #renewables is smarter economics

Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Jun 10

What drives price volatility? 3 years after the #Russian war fo agression on #Ukraine, EU gas markets remains very volatile. Reducing gas needs with clean #electrification, with more demand side flexibility (e.g. #storage) would make it possible to escape this volatility.

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Jun 5

Amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, global investment in clean #energy is set to reach $2.2 trillion in 2025, twice as much as investment in #fossil fuels. With #China representing almost one-third.
@IEA

Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · May 13

#Electrification is on the rise in #China, which is making the most of its domestic energy. In the #EU, however, electrification is stagnating.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategiceu.bsky.social · May 5

Energy analyst @aymerickouam.bsky.social, presenting the findings of the new # Eugasinsight, says it is possible to phase out Russian gas by 2027 without increasing dependency on U.S. LNG.

Explore the data from the tool:
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · May 6

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · May 5

The EU to ban Russian Gas Imports by 2027, as proposes in the 2022 #REPowerEU, including Russian #LNG.
Tomorrow, the Commission plans to publish a roadmap with a set of proposals for ending Russian energy imports to the #EU.
#EnergySky
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EU Set to Propose Banning Russian Gas Imports by End of 2027

The European Union is set to propose measures to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, as the bloc pushes to sever ties with the country that was once its biggest energy supplier.

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Apr 29

In the current geopolitical landscape, the EU's #gas dependence is becoming a vulnerability. In our updated EU Gas Insight, as the EU #energy transition accelerates, the demand for gas will decline.
Check it out here⬇️
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EU Gas Insight | Strategic Perspectives

EU Gas Insight, Strategic Perspectives’ new interactive tool, quantifies the comparison of energy supply and demand.

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Strategic Perspectives @strategiceu.bsky.social · Apr 24

Ahead of today's @iea.org Energy Security Summit, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @aymerickouam.bsky.social highlight the EU’s outdated energy security concept.

Read how reducing dependence and accelerating the energy transition can help EU redefine the term.

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The imperative to redefine EU energy security | Strategic Perspectives

Ahead of the international summit on energy security, co-hosted by the United Kingdom and the International Energy Agency, we highlight the EU’s outdated energy security concept. The rapidly evolving ...

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Apr 22

3/4 of the global population live in net fossil-importing nations (in #Europe, in #Asia, in #Africa). In an insecure world, this dependence is becoming a vulnerability. Clean tech can cut net fossil fuel imports by 70%, saving $1.3 trillion globally each year.
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Energy Security in an insecure world | Ember

Replacing fossil imports with three key levers—electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewables—can cut net fossil fuel imports by 70%, saving importers $1.3 trillion globally each year.

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Apr 14

"The EU doesn't buy LNG - there's a global LNG market and LNG buyers have their own contracts..." Some EU companies are already bringing in as much US LNG as possible. It says it all: a political wrapper around something that is delivered by the market
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...

EU will use Trump tariff freeze to push new fossil fuel deal

Officials are hoping that renewing an offer to bulk-buy American gas will help appease Washington.

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Apr 9

The EU must buy $350B of #US #energy to get tariff relief. In 2023, the #EU energy import bills reached an estimated €427B. It highlights the economic impact of EU's dependence on fossil fuel imports and the need for accelerating the transition to renewable
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Trump says EU must buy $350B of US energy to get tariff relief

Brussels’ zero-for-zero tariff offer not enough, U.S. president says, but indicates he’s open to a deal if the bloc commits to closing the trade deficit in goods.

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Apr 3

"Europe needs energy independence in new world order" said @montelnews.bsky.social analyst, by focusing on building up domestic #energy sources, such as #renewables or #nuclear
#energysky, #Greensky
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Europe needs energy independence in new world order – analyst

“We are living in a world which has been quite stable for 80 years after the Second World War, and now it’s finally over. That’s a fact,” said Federico at Montel’s German Energy Day in Dusseldorf, poi...

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Mar 27

In 2024, global renewable power capacity amounted to 4 448 GW: 42% of #solar, 29% of #hydro and 25% of #wind and the rest of bioenergy, geothermal and marine.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Mar 25

Weather-driven #energy demand accounted for 15% of the global energy #demand increase. As #climate change accelerates, so does our reliance on energy and #cooling, underscoring a vicious cycle between climate change and energy use. @iea.org

Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Mar 24

#Russian #gas is often perceived as #cheap, this ignores hidden costs such as geopolitical instability, price manipulation, supply cut threats and energy blackmail. Returning to pre-war energy relations with Russia would be a strategic mistake for #Europe
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Russian fossil fuel phase-out: An imperative for the European Union | Strategic Perspectives

Following Russia's war on Ukraine and the weaponisation of energy, the phase-out of Russian fossil fuel imports became a security imperative for the European Union.

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · Mar 17

#Green energy stocks have tumbled to levels unseen in five years, reflecting political uncertainty and economic pressures. Despite this, global clean #energy supply investment is projected to overtake upstream oil and gas in 2025.
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Green energy stocks fall back to levels last seen five years ago

Uncertainty over political support for clean transition depresses market

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