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New proposal for binding 2030 emissions targets
We review the EU’s July 2016 proposal for binding 2030 greenhouse gas emissions targets for Member States, including the flexibilities available to Ireland. Read more
Energy prices in Ireland - how do they compare?
We examine trends in oil, gas and electricity prices in Ireland and compare them to those in important comparator countries in Europe. Read more
ALARP guidance for oil & gas
The Irish Commission for Energy Regulation has published new guidance on ALARP for natural gas and LPG networks, and the petroleum exploration and extraction sector. Read more
Ireland's new energy policy
We summarise the key elements in Ireland's new energy white paper, which sets a goal of reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. Read more
Compliance with new Seveso III regulations
Operators of COMAH / Seveso establishments in Ireland should be aware of the requirements set out in the new regulations that were introduced in 2015. Read more
Priority sites for environmental-licence enforcement
The Irish EPA has updated its methodology for identifying its priority list of licensed sites. It expects to make the list available to the public during 2016 and will use it to be ... Read more
EU ETS: beyond 2020
Phase IV of the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) will run from 2021 until 2030 and is proposed to include steeper annual reductions in the GHG emissions cap. Read more
Evolution of the biofuels obligation scheme
There have been several changes to the biofuels obligation scheme since it was introduced in 2010, including the introduction of sustainability regulations & an increase to the obl ... Read more