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Gas & Heat 11/06/2026, 12:18
The EU Regulation requires distribution system operators to measure and report methane emissions annually.
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DVGW and DUH at odds over the implementation of the Methane Regulation

Berlin – The DVGW has rejected allegations by Deutsche Umwelthilfe that it is helping network operators to circumvent the EU Methane Regulation. The association sees itself as a pioneer in emissions reporting. The main point of contention is the use of substitute values in the "GaWaS" statistics tool.
Gas & Heat 11/06/2026, 11:44
The introduction of a quota for green gases is a subject of heated debate within the industry. This also involves connecting biogas plants to the gas network.
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Green gas quota divides the energy sector

Berlin – At the BDEW congress in Berlin, the pros and cons of a green gas quota were the subject of intense debate. The recent warning against such a quota issued by 13 companies and lobby organisations did not go unchallenged. In particular, the alliance between EWE and Eon with Deutsche Umwelthilfe caused some surprise within the industry.
Politics 11/06/2026, 10:53
The EU is currently considering new sanctions against Russia. However, in light of the conflict in the Middle East, there is also discussion of easing these sanctions.
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The European Commission proposes a 21st package of sanctions against Russia

Brussels – The European Commission intends to refine its recently implemented package of sanctions against Russia. To this end, it has now proposed new restrictions. These affect both the shadow fleet and transport infrastructure, as well as LNG tankers. However, there are also set to be some relaxations.
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Politics 11/06/2026, 09:00
At the BDEW Congress, Federal Minister for Building Verena Hubertz emphasised the importance of the Building Modernisation Act.
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Housing Minister: "The Heating Act didn't work in practice"

Berlin – At the BDEW congress, Federal Minister for Building Verena Hubertz (SPD) emphasised the shift away from rigid requirements towards greater technological flexibility and a more practical, local approach in the Building Modernisation Act (GModG). Meanwhile, infrastructure operators called for clear guidelines for local investment decisions.
Politics 10/06/2026, 17:24

Steel industry welcomes planned additional relief measures

Berlin – Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche announced an expanded combination of an industrial electricity price and electricity price compensation. The EU has given the green light for broader industrial relief – although one restriction remains. The steel industry welcomed the move, but at the same time called for a permanent solution.
Politics 10/06/2026, 16:10

Economics Minister Reiche signals alternative to redispatch proviso

Berlin – Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche has signalled she is open to alternatives to the disputed redispatch proviso in the grid package. The move could inject momentum into the deadlocked coalition debate.
Politics 10/06/2026, 15:23

Hydrogen Council to be reformed

Berlin – Germany's National Hydrogen Council is set for reform to better address the challenges of the market ramp-up. The federal cabinet has now approved the move.
Politics 10/06/2026, 10:00

Energy and digital sectors seek closer cooperation

Brussels – Europe’s energy sector has signed a joint declaration of intent with the digital industry. One of the aims is to better integrate data centres into energy infrastructure. However, the interests of the two sectors still diverge considerably.
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Market & Industry

Market & Industry 10/06/2026, 17:13
The consequences of the Iran war are weighing on Germany's economy and putting further pressure on parts of the country's already struggling industrial sector, according to the DIW.
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War-driven price volatility weighs on economic growth

Berlin – Lower growth, higher inflation: the impact of the current energy price shock remains far less severe than during the energy crises of 2022–23. Nevertheless, the war in Iran is leaving a noticeable mark on Germany's economy. DIW economists have therefore revised down their growth forecast.
Market & Industry 10/06/2026, 13:07

Enercity launches household emergency service to boost customer loyalty

Hanover – A new service is intended to strengthen customer loyalty in Enercity’s retail business. Hanover-based municipal utility Enercity is now also offering private electricity and gas customers an emergency household repair service covering electrical appliances, heating systems and sanitary installations. The key to the sales upgrade is a partnership with an IT service provider from North R…
Market & Industry 10/06/2026, 12:54

Air Liquide expands hydrogen filling facility in Marl

Marl – Industrial gases specialist Air Liquide expects demand for hydrogen to rise – particularly from the mobility sector. The company is therefore currently expanding its hydrogen filling facility at the Marl chemical park. However, the local industrial companies are also likely to benefit from the new supply option.
Market & Industry 10/06/2026, 11:54

Stefan Dohler re-elected BDEW president

Berlin – The BDEW has re-elected EWE CEO Stefan Dohler for a second term as president. The vice-presidents were also confirmed in their positions.
Market & Industry 10/06/2026, 11:08

Ucaneo plans CO2 air capture plant in Berlin

Berlin – The start-up Ucaneo is building Germany’s largest electrochemical direct air capture plant, designed to filter 150 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere each year. However, while the technology is intended as a solution for unavoidable emissions, debate surrounding energy consumption and greenwashing remains lively.
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Power

Power 10/06/2026, 16:30
The port of Mukran plays a key role in the expansion of offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea.
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Mukran expands capacity for offshore wind power

Sassnitz – Mukran's offshore port is expanding. The operating company Mukran Port will, among other things, double the size of the ship berth. Why that is now necessary.
Power 10/06/2026, 15:16

Court dismisses lawsuit against Avacon over grid connections

Helmstedt/Braunschweig – In its legal dispute with wind project developer Hellweg Wind, grid operator Avacon has secured a partial victory. The Regional Court of Braunschweig dismissed the lawsuit brought by Hellweg Wind GmbH against the Eon subsidiary over allegedly discriminatory grid connection conditions.
Power 10/06/2026, 14:00

"Our Energy Sharing offers unique added value"

Viersen – Journalist Dieter Könnes and energy consultant Timo Russell launched the innovative electricity-sharing tariff Robin Gut on 1 June. In an interview with energate, Könnes explains how the idea came about and how the sharing model is implemented technically.
Power 10/06/2026, 13:13

Chargecloud manages Ford's charging infrastructure

Cologne – Cologne-based software provider Chargecloud has secured a major contract from US carmaker Ford. In future, Chargecloud will manage Ford’s charging infrastructure across Germany.
Power 10/06/2026, 10:07

Ground-breaking ceremony for grid-supporting battery storage system

Traunstein – Particularly in Bavaria, more solar installations are connected to the grid than the system can handle during midday generation peaks. Redispatch measures have therefore become routine. A grid-supporting battery storage system is intended to help address the issue.
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Gas & Heat

Gas & Heat 11/06/2026, 10:13
D-Trading is expanding its LNG trading operations in Europe. In 2024, the Ukrainian company received its first LNG shipment from the US.
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D-Trading strengthens European gas trading

Amsterdam – D-Trading has expanded its gas trading operations in north-western Europe. The trading arm of DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy supplier, was established just seven years ago. It is primarily active in the spot trading of LNG.
Gas & Heat 10/06/2026, 16:56

The floating LNG terminal in Stade is set to enter operation in September.

Stade – What has long been in the making may finally be coming together – at least where the commissioning of the floating LNG terminal in Stade is concerned. The FSRU is due to enter service in September, though the Energos Force remains in Jordan for now.
Gas & Heat 10/06/2026, 15:44

Iqony to move combined heat and power into a new district heating system

Duisburg – In the Ruhr region, Iqony is working on integrating two district heating networks into one. Combined heat and power will play a key role, but under different conditions than before, as technical managing director Matthias Kuhles made clear at the CHP symposium in Duisburg.
Gas & Heat 10/06/2026, 14:04

N-Ergie is building a smart combined heat and power plant

Nuremberg – After securing the contract for the iKWK system in 2024, utility company N-Ergie is now starting construction of the hybrid power plant in a new district of Nuremberg. The expansion of district heating infrastructure is also progressing.
Gas & Heat 10/06/2026, 10:40

"Partial decommissioning of gas networks should not be off the table"

Düsseldorf – Gas network operators are facing a far-reaching transformation of their infrastructure. However, some have still not fully grasped the urgency of the issue, says Jessica Rücken, Managing Director of Düsseldorf-based consultancy RZVN Wehr GmbH. The company advises network operators and utility companies on strategic realignment.
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