Energy & Nuclear

Nuclear, fusion, SMRs, energy security and grid resilience.

Energy & Nuclear · Policy

The EU and Canada value increasing gas shipments and critical raw material reserves

The European Union and Canada are considering measures to increase gas shipments to Europe and establish reserves of critical raw materials.

Why it matters: Enhancing gas shipments and establishing critical raw material reserves directly impacts European energy security and supply chain resilience, directly concerning industry leaders and policy professionals.

Defence Tech · Analysis

Europe's Refining Reversal: Energy Security, Defence Readiness and Lost Industrial Capacity

Europe faces challenges regarding energy security and defence readiness following the loss of industrial refining capacity.

Why it matters: The loss of refining capacity impacts industrial capabilities relevant to European energy security and defence readiness, affecting the broader dual-use sector.

Semiconductors · News

China controls key materials for Dutch chips, defence and energy

China maintains control over key materials essential for Dutch chips, defence systems, and energy sectors, according to a report.

Why it matters: Dependency on Chinese control over key materials creates strategic vulnerabilities for critical Dutch sectors including semiconductors, defence, and energy, impacting European supply chain security.

Energy & Nuclear · Policy

Commission launches High-Level Dialogue with the European refining sector

The European Commission has launched a High-Level Dialogue with the European refining sector.

Why it matters: Engaging the European refining sector through a High-Level Dialogue involves policy discussions that may impact European energy security, industrial strategy and refining capabilities relevant to the dual-use supply chain.