Remco de Boer

The Ban on Fossil-Fuel Cars Is a Perfect Example of the Wrong Debate Much of the green agenda championed by the previous European Commission is under strain. That includes the planned ban on the sale of new cars with combustion engines.

Much of the green agenda championed by the previous European Commission is under strain. That includes the planned ban on the sale of new cars with combustion engines. The fight over it is a perfect example of the wrong kind of debate – one that obscures the real... www.linkedin.com/pulse/ban-fo...

EU, Time to Finally Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room The ‘slow agony’ facing the European Union, as warned by Mario Draghi, is in no small part the result of years of refusal to acknowledge the elephant in the room, argues Remco de Boer. Beneath a venee...

The ‘slow agony’ facing the European Union, as warned by Mario Draghi, is in no small part the result of years of refusal to acknowledge the elephant in the room. Beneath a veneer of supposed unity, deep divisions continue to fester. Fortunately, this... www.linkedin.com/pulse/eu-tim...

Why the EU’s 90% Climate Target Could Unravel As the European Commission formally champions its 90% emissions reduction target, The Netherlands is showing that unrealistic goals need not be upheld at all costs. Brussels could learn a lesson here,...

My new opinion piece: 'Why the EU's 90% Climate Target Could Unravel' (published July 24, 2025 on Energiepodium in Dutch)
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Joris Teer (EUISS) on China's grip on critical raw materials – and how to break it Studio Energie · Episode

🎙️ @joristeer.bsky.social joined @studioenergie.bsky.social for a deep-dive into how China built its critical raw materials dominance, a strategic advantage Beijing increasingly wields as a weapon.

How did Europe become so dependant and can we break free? 🔗 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5Wic...

Michael Pollitt (University of Cambridge) on the role of faith in climate policy My guest has spoken out on faith and climate policy. He argues that most climate change campaigners are getting it wrong. Rather than relying on the apocalyptic language of hell, he believes a more po

For a religious perspective on net-zero – and the need for miracles – I’m joined by renowned energy expert Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at the University of Cambridge. soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

Since taking the Studio Energie studio-energie.nl podcast – In Search of Europe's Energy Future – international last year, listeners from across the globe have been tuning in. Here are the top 50 countries from the past 30 days:👇

One of the most promising European nuclear fusion start-ups is Renaissance Fusion. To discuss their progress so far – and the major challenges that lie ahead – I’m joined by Francesco Volpe, its CEO and co-founder. Listen to the podcast here 🎧🎤 soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

Op verzoek ook de (absolute) ammoniak emissie (in 2022) in kg per hectare. Die hangt uiteraard samen met de bevolkingsdichtheid. Finland scoort 'dus' het laagste, Malta het hoogste.
Op enkele uitzonderingen na (IE, DK, LU) liggen de EU-landen op een lijn.
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Louwrens Op de Beek (Nobian) on the Necessity of Hydrogen Storage in Salt Caverns In an energy system where wind and solar play a dominant role – the kind of system currently being developed across Europe – storage will be of critical importance. This includes, for instance, storin

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"To the casual observer, Europe’s transition may appear to be falling apart. But a closer look reveals that it is simply being steered back by the hard limits of reality. And that is a positive development."
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Jonas Sjölander (Adven) on how Energy as a Service can accelerate the energy transition Industries can significantly accelerate their energy transition with the service my guest provide – a service that, unlike in most of Europe, has been used in Northern Europe for decades. It’s called

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On my way to…Finland, In Search of Europe’s Energy Future! 🇫🇮

Pieter Heerema (Allseas) on deep-sea mining for critical minerals Some are calling it 'mining’s new frontier’ – deep-sea mining for critical minerals. A company at the forefront of this development, is Allseas. A global offshore energy company that owns the world's

This week I'm joined by Pieter Heerema, President of Allseas, to talk about deep-sea mining in general, Allseas' involvement and the technology to extract critical minerals from the ocean floor, miles below the surface. And how to do it responsibly.
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Tomorrow my guest on the Studio Energie podcast is Pieter Heerema, the President of Allseas (www.allseas.com/en). The Dutch-Swiss offshore energy contractor is at the forefront of what some are calling mining’s new frontier: deep-sea mining for critical minerals.

In Germany too, reality sets in... At her inaugural address in the… | Remco de Boer In Germany too, reality sets in... At her inaugural address in the ministry, Katherina Reiche, the new German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, calls for a 'energy policy reality check&#3...

In Germany too, reality sets in... At her inaugural address in the ministry, Katherina Reiche, the new German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, called for a 'energy policy reality check'.
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BREAKING – In a further blow to offshore wind, Orsted has today decided to cancel the 2,400 MW Hornsea 4 project in the UK. The decision is a costly one: the company expects break-away costs of around €500 million in 2025. orsted.com/en/company-a...

Alex Robertson (Energynest) on decarbonizing industrial heat and steam generation With industrial heat and steam generation accounting for around 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, renewable power-to-heat solutions and thermal energy storage are essential for companies looking

What are the main challenges in decarbonizing industrial heat generation, which accounts for around 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions? To answer this questions I’m joined by Alex Robertson, the CEO of Norwegian company EnergyNest. soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

In april leverde NL netto 11% van haar totale elektriciteitsproductie aan de buurlanden.
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An important piece of advice for EU governments…
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How did Spain’s electricity grid collapse?

Your weekly dose of news on Europe's energy future.
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Darren Wilson (LKAB Minerals) on mining rare earth elements (REEs) in Europe In 2023, Swedish mining company LKAB announced the discovery of the largest known deposit of rare earth elements (REEs) in Europe. Located in Kiruna, the iron ore deposit contains high levels of phosp

Wholeheartedly recommend this interview by @studioenergie.bsky.social to anyone who wants to understand what / how long it will take to bring rare earth mining to Europe... Spoiler: Long

Wilson (LKAB) is right: EU pop should embrace "responsibility for supply chains"

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Darren Wilson (LKAB Minerals) on mining rare earth elements (REEs) in Europe In 2023, Swedish mining company LKAB announced the discovery of the largest known deposit of rare earth elements (REEs) in Europe. Located in Kiruna, the iron ore deposit contains high levels of phosp

In 2023, mining company LKAB announced the discovery of the largest known deposit of Rare Earth Elements in Europe. To talk about the discovery and how the company plans to extract the minerals, I’m joined by Darren Wilson, CEO of LKAB Minerals.
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Vorige week publiceerde het Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau (SCP, The… | Remco de Boer Vorige week publiceerde het Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau (SCP, The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP) onderzoek naar het Nederlandse klimaatbeleid. Zelf bracht het planbureau dat naar ...

Voor mij de kern van het SCP-onderzoek dat vorige week verscheen: "𝐏𝐫𝐨-𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐭-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐳𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠." Zie: www.linkedin.com/posts/remcod...

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Jenny Greberg (LKAB) on the future of mining in Europe, and the innovation needed to shape it The European Commission's support, last month, for 47 strategic projects to boost domestic capacity in strategic raw materials, puts mining at the forefront of EU policy. Europe must mine more, faster

To talk about the future of mining in Europe – and the innovation needed to shape it – I'm joined by Jenny Greberg, Vice President of Technology at Swedish mining-company LKAB. soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

Europe must mine more, faster and responsibly. My guest on tomorrow's Studio Energie podcast is Jenny Greberg, Vice President of Technology at Swedish mining company LKAB. We discuss the future of mining in Europe and the innovation needed to shape it. www.studio-energie.nl

Mikael Nordlander (Vattenfall) on HYBRIT, the development of fossil-free steel Call it the holy grail: producing steel without emitting greenhouse gases. In Sweden, three companies – SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall – have been working on it for years under the name HYBRITE. With a pil

In Sweden SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall have been working on fossil free steel for years. Is the production ready for scale-up? And if not, what challenges remain? To answer these questions I'm joined by Mikael Nordlander, Director of Partnerships Vattenfall. soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

week 15/25: Europe's energy future A newsletter about my search for Europe's energy future. In this edition: Podcast: Daniel Yergin (S&P Global) on The Troubled Energy Transition UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers...

My weekly newsletter about Europe's energy future.
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Next week Studio Energie comes to you from the north of Sweden. Three episodes with three great guests on three great topics: