Europe’s Lithium Processors Face Import Competition Without CBAM Protection
The European Union is seeking to build a stronger domestic lithium supply chain, but lithium in its main raw and
ACER’s EU-Flex Model Sets Out Common Approach to Measuring Power-System Flexibility
European Union regulators are preparing a framework to measure power-system flexibility needs, which could support commercial markets where industrial consumers,
Copelouzos explores Greek AI data-centre investment as electricity connection demand rises
Greece’s Copelouzos Group has signed agreements with two Abu Dhabi technology companies to explore artificial intelligence and data-centre infrastructure development.
EU Metal Smelters Face Energy Costs and Uneven CBAM Protection
Europe’s efforts to strengthen industrial independence depend on retaining processing capacity as well as securing raw materials. Smelters producing copper,
Software, Optimisation and Contract Platforms Expand Southeast Europe’s Power Market
Southeast Europe’s electricity market is entering a phase in which value is increasingly tied to capabilities beyond power plants. Software
Europe’s Nickel Processors Face Uneven ETS Costs as CBAM Coverage Varies by Product
Europe’s nickel-processing strategy is driven by demand from stainless steel manufacturers, battery producers and the wider energy transition. The EU
European Zinc and Lead Refiners Face Carbon Costs Beyond CBAM’s Current Scope
Zinc refining and lead production remain important to Europe’s industrial base, despite receiving less strategic attention than lithium and rare
Europe’s Copper Security Depends on Refining Capacity as Well as New Mines
Europe’s copper security depends on processing concentrate into refined metal as well as opening new mines. Smelting and refining capacity
Copper’s CBAM Exclusion Leaves European Smelters Exposed to Carbon Costs
Copper supports Europe’s shift to cleaner energy, including electricity grids, renewable power generation, electric vehicle charging, data centres and industrial
CBAM Makes Verified Emissions a Competitive Factor in Europe’s Aluminium Market
Europe’s primary aluminium market is adding carbon intensity to the factors that shape the cost of metal, alongside grade, delivery
CBAM Covers Aluminium Imports but Leaves European Alumina Refiners Without Direct Border Protection
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) applies different rules to stages of the aluminium supply chain. Covered imports
CBAM Covers Aluminium Metal While Bauxite and Alumina Remain Outside Its Current Scope
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) treats upstream aluminium inputs differently from the metal made from them. Imported bauxite