Adrian Hiel
@adrianhiel.bsky.social
Director of the Electrification Alliance. Representing the major actors in delivering European energy to European homes and industry. 🇨🇦 🇮🇪
https://electrification-alliance.eu/
https://electrification-alliance.eu/
China oil consumption for road transport down 9% this year.
Denmark oil consumption down 11% in 2024.
Not many similarities between the two countries but good to see the shared path before us.
A reminder that the EU spends 120bn euro per year on oil for road transport.
Denmark oil consumption down 11% in 2024.
Not many similarities between the two countries but good to see the shared path before us.
A reminder that the EU spends 120bn euro per year on oil for road transport.
"Far from a peak, China's gasoline demand is estimated to have fallen 9% in October on the year to 12.5 million tons, with average daily use roughly flat with September..."
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
EVs put an end to China's usual holiday surge in gasoline use
Tianyu Jiang took a 2,000-km (1,200-mile) road trip this month during China's national holiday week, driving in his electric vehicle from the southwestern Sichuan basin to Beijing for the first time.
www.reuters.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
China oil consumption for road transport down 9% this year.
Denmark oil consumption down 11% in 2024.
Not many similarities between the two countries but good to see the shared path before us.
A reminder that the EU spends 120bn euro per year on oil for road transport.
Denmark oil consumption down 11% in 2024.
Not many similarities between the two countries but good to see the shared path before us.
A reminder that the EU spends 120bn euro per year on oil for road transport.
This was spectacularly funny. ChatEPP is something that will probably exist soon and @craigwinneker.bsky.social has a lovely singing voice.
November 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This was spectacularly funny. ChatEPP is something that will probably exist soon and @craigwinneker.bsky.social has a lovely singing voice.
A fun day. The first time I've seen the Electrification Alliance up close working together to deliver the policy suggestions we need to accelerate electrification. Heat pumps, Wind, Solar, Flex, EVs, E-Mobility, Utilities, Electricians - all speaking with one voice. Pretty damn cool. Great people.
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A fun day. The first time I've seen the Electrification Alliance up close working together to deliver the policy suggestions we need to accelerate electrification. Heat pumps, Wind, Solar, Flex, EVs, E-Mobility, Utilities, Electricians - all speaking with one voice. Pretty damn cool. Great people.
Gas Réseau de France are hilarious.
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Gas Réseau de France are hilarious.
Who of my followers knows about Linky smart meter data and what they send to Enedis?
Odd electricity question
In Ravières we're suffering from short power outages, each lasting 10-30 seconds. Neighbours are suffering the same. It's been going on for months - one a week or so
Is a Linky smart meter going to provide Enedis data on this? en.selectra.info/energy-franc...
In Ravières we're suffering from short power outages, each lasting 10-30 seconds. Neighbours are suffering the same. It's been going on for months - one a week or so
Is a Linky smart meter going to provide Enedis data on this? en.selectra.info/energy-franc...
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Who of my followers knows about Linky smart meter data and what they send to Enedis?
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The central global political divide is not ideological; it is about fossil fuels vs renewable, and ultimately post-scarcity, energy supply. Fossil fuels and petrostates are not going to go quietly, but China is rendering them obsolete with a speed and decisiveness that have few historical parallels.
November 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The central global political divide is not ideological; it is about fossil fuels vs renewable, and ultimately post-scarcity, energy supply. Fossil fuels and petrostates are not going to go quietly, but China is rendering them obsolete with a speed and decisiveness that have few historical parallels.
Late night reading:
Denmark's car fleet is currently 12% EV.
Those EVs reduced oil imports by 11%
That saved about 225m euro.
From here: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
There was another time that Denmark's oil consumption went down by 11%...
Denmark's car fleet is currently 12% EV.
Those EVs reduced oil imports by 11%
That saved about 225m euro.
From here: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
There was another time that Denmark's oil consumption went down by 11%...
Shockproof: how electrification can strengthen EU energy security | Ember
Electrification, using homegrown clean power, is the main tool to reduce the EU’s exceptionally high and risky dependence on imported fossil fuels.
ember-energy.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Late night reading:
Denmark's car fleet is currently 12% EV.
Those EVs reduced oil imports by 11%
That saved about 225m euro.
From here: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
There was another time that Denmark's oil consumption went down by 11%...
Denmark's car fleet is currently 12% EV.
Those EVs reduced oil imports by 11%
That saved about 225m euro.
From here: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
There was another time that Denmark's oil consumption went down by 11%...
@solarpowereu.bsky.social had me on their podcast to talk about the EUs upcoming Electrification Action Plan.
I mostly talked about implementing existing legislation, maintaining the 2035 car standards. Plus my favourite idea: a Rural Homes Electrification Mission.
youtu.be/eNb8CjlFIUM?...
I mostly talked about implementing existing legislation, maintaining the 2035 car standards. Plus my favourite idea: a Rural Homes Electrification Mission.
youtu.be/eNb8CjlFIUM?...
Watt’s next for Europe? | Driving electrification for a secure and competitive EU
YouTube video by SolarPower Europe
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
@solarpowereu.bsky.social had me on their podcast to talk about the EUs upcoming Electrification Action Plan.
I mostly talked about implementing existing legislation, maintaining the 2035 car standards. Plus my favourite idea: a Rural Homes Electrification Mission.
youtu.be/eNb8CjlFIUM?...
I mostly talked about implementing existing legislation, maintaining the 2035 car standards. Plus my favourite idea: a Rural Homes Electrification Mission.
youtu.be/eNb8CjlFIUM?...
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Germany prepares draft law to enable local utilities to phase out gas grids where demand declines permanently
Amendment would allow utilities to disconnect users from the gas grid if they do not see future for infrastructure
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Amendment would allow utilities to disconnect users from the gas grid if they do not see future for infrastructure
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Germany prepares draft law to enable local utilities to phase out gas grids where demand declines permanently
Amendment would allow utilities to disconnect users from the gas grid if they do not see future for infrastructure
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Amendment would allow utilities to disconnect users from the gas grid if they do not see future for infrastructure
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Illustrating Hannah's point here precisely the European Environmental Agency issued their annual report today (image from pg. 11) on climate trends and progress. Ireland stands alone at the back of the class.
www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...
www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Illustrating Hannah's point here precisely the European Environmental Agency issued their annual report today (image from pg. 11) on climate trends and progress. Ireland stands alone at the back of the class.
www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...
www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...
Good question:
"If anything, the EU could fairly ask why one of its wealthiest members, and one of its biggest per-capita polluters, should be granted exceptions, when poorer countries are making greater efforts to cut emissions?"
"If anything, the EU could fairly ask why one of its wealthiest members, and one of its biggest per-capita polluters, should be granted exceptions, when poorer countries are making greater efforts to cut emissions?"
Why is the Government playing chicken with Europe on climate?
My latest for the Irish Times.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
My latest for the Irish Times.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Why is the Government playing chicken on climate with Europe?
At a time of climate crisis: Climate action is fiscal prudence
www.irishtimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Good question:
"If anything, the EU could fairly ask why one of its wealthiest members, and one of its biggest per-capita polluters, should be granted exceptions, when poorer countries are making greater efforts to cut emissions?"
"If anything, the EU could fairly ask why one of its wealthiest members, and one of its biggest per-capita polluters, should be granted exceptions, when poorer countries are making greater efforts to cut emissions?"
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The guy who got famous betting against the housing market in 2007 just before that bubble burst - played by Christian Bale jn “The Big Short” - just wagered $1 billion on the collapse of the AI boom.
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
Michael Burry Returns With Two Big Shorts: Palantir and Nvidia
Signs of an AI bubble abound: Stock valuations have become uncomfortably rich, AI-related debt is ballooning, and a sustainable financial model for the technology has largely yet to emerge. Now Michae...
www.wsj.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The guy who got famous betting against the housing market in 2007 just before that bubble burst - played by Christian Bale jn “The Big Short” - just wagered $1 billion on the collapse of the AI boom.
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
Drones at Brussels Airport means my flight has been diverted to Oostende.
Like a minor league 'Come from away.'
Curious if we will spend the night at a hotel or get out of here early enough to take a train back to BXL.
Three BXL Airlines A319 or similar planes here as far as I can see.
Like a minor league 'Come from away.'
Curious if we will spend the night at a hotel or get out of here early enough to take a train back to BXL.
Three BXL Airlines A319 or similar planes here as far as I can see.
November 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Drones at Brussels Airport means my flight has been diverted to Oostende.
Like a minor league 'Come from away.'
Curious if we will spend the night at a hotel or get out of here early enough to take a train back to BXL.
Three BXL Airlines A319 or similar planes here as far as I can see.
Like a minor league 'Come from away.'
Curious if we will spend the night at a hotel or get out of here early enough to take a train back to BXL.
Three BXL Airlines A319 or similar planes here as far as I can see.
Reposted by Adrian Hiel
Very firm statement from Commissioner Kos - she hopes to conclude EU accession negotiations with Montenegro in 2026, Albania in 2027 and Moldova and Ukraine in 2028.
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Very firm statement from Commissioner Kos - she hopes to conclude EU accession negotiations with Montenegro in 2026, Albania in 2027 and Moldova and Ukraine in 2028.
I have two tickets to see Measure for Measure tomorrow night in Ixelles I cannot use. A nice bit of escapism from today's geopolitics. Let me know if you would like them!
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I have two tickets to see Measure for Measure tomorrow night in Ixelles I cannot use. A nice bit of escapism from today's geopolitics. Let me know if you would like them!
Sad news as former Guardian writer in Brussels, David Gow, has died. He was kinder than necessary to young comms people trying to get coverage in the media.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
David Gow obituary
Journalist, gifted linguist and European business editor of the Guardian who was dismayed by Brexit
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Sad news as former Guardian writer in Brussels, David Gow, has died. He was kinder than necessary to young comms people trying to get coverage in the media.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
How far fetched is it to wonder if an EU attaché or MEP had a child in a US university, or family working in the US on visas, if the US would single out those representatives for particular pressure on a key issue?
Do we have the ability to react appropriately to such pressure?
Do we have the ability to react appropriately to such pressure?
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
How far fetched is it to wonder if an EU attaché or MEP had a child in a US university, or family working in the US on visas, if the US would single out those representatives for particular pressure on a key issue?
Do we have the ability to react appropriately to such pressure?
Do we have the ability to react appropriately to such pressure?
The Economist has a short article on Europe's need to invest in grids and batteries (as well as helpful note on the need to end first-come first-served connections). 1/
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Europe’s need for green electricity is blowing fuses
Grid operators plan to spend hundreds of billions to keep up
www.economist.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The Economist has a short article on Europe's need to invest in grids and batteries (as well as helpful note on the need to end first-come first-served connections). 1/
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Too soon.
It's hard to believe the season is over, but what a series to end it on. Take a journey with me as I try to encapsulate a wild Game Seven from Cooperstown.
The Greatest Game I've Ever Seen?
Trying to make sense of Game Seven as I sit among the fog and ghosts in Cooperstown.
www.joeposnanski.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Too soon.
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The German mind cannot comprehend this.
In Denmark, 150,000 petrol cars and 250,000 diesel cars have disappeared from the roads, while 475,000 EVs and 106,000 PHEVs have been added. By early 2026, there will be more EVs than diesel cars in Denmark.
In Denmark, 150,000 petrol cars and 250,000 diesel cars have disappeared from the roads, while 475,000 EVs and 106,000 PHEVs have been added. By early 2026, there will be more EVs than diesel cars in Denmark.
400.000 fossilbiler er nu væk fra de danske veje – og elbilerne overtager 🚗 🔌
Ca. 150.000 benzinbiler og 250.000 dieselbiler er forsvundet fra den danske bilpark siden 2020.
Til gengæld er der kommet 475.000 elbiler og 106.000 plug-in hybrider.
Ca. 150.000 benzinbiler og 250.000 dieselbiler er forsvundet fra den danske bilpark siden 2020.
Til gengæld er der kommet 475.000 elbiler og 106.000 plug-in hybrider.
October 31, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The German mind cannot comprehend this.
In Denmark, 150,000 petrol cars and 250,000 diesel cars have disappeared from the roads, while 475,000 EVs and 106,000 PHEVs have been added. By early 2026, there will be more EVs than diesel cars in Denmark.
In Denmark, 150,000 petrol cars and 250,000 diesel cars have disappeared from the roads, while 475,000 EVs and 106,000 PHEVs have been added. By early 2026, there will be more EVs than diesel cars in Denmark.
"Make electricity cheaper" helps solve pretty much all of Europe's main challenges. The cheaper it gets, the faster we go.
Read this (and the other two papers) from @regassistproj.bsky.social who are knocking it out of the park.
Read this (and the other two papers) from @regassistproj.bsky.social who are knocking it out of the park.
The future energy bill is an electricity bill.
This is why we must 'Make Electricity Cheaper' for households, businesses and industry.
In our 3rd paper at RAP on this topic, Tom Butler & I look at reducing tax & levies added to electricity prices for industry.
tinyurl.com/4z4v5ssd
This is why we must 'Make Electricity Cheaper' for households, businesses and industry.
In our 3rd paper at RAP on this topic, Tom Butler & I look at reducing tax & levies added to electricity prices for industry.
tinyurl.com/4z4v5ssd
Making electricity cheaper: Modernising taxes and levies to incentivise electrification of industrial heat
RAP experts Sem Oxenaar and Tom Butler look at the state of electricity and gas prices for industry and the impact of reducing taxes and levies.
www.raponline.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"Make electricity cheaper" helps solve pretty much all of Europe's main challenges. The cheaper it gets, the faster we go.
Read this (and the other two papers) from @regassistproj.bsky.social who are knocking it out of the park.
Read this (and the other two papers) from @regassistproj.bsky.social who are knocking it out of the park.
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Eurobonds for Ukraine, say we. www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
Why funding Ukraine is a giant opportunity for Europe
The bill will be huge. It is also a historic bargain
www.economist.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Eurobonds for Ukraine, say we. www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
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NEW: A researcher in England is cooling down chambers in a chalk quarry. Why? Because the same tech, he says, could finally help tackle the stifling temperatures of the London Tube!
My latest: www.wired.com/story/how-to...
My latest: www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Keep Subways and Trains Cool in an Ever Hotter World
As temperatures increase, trains and subways are becoming unendurable. Potential solutions include everything from cooling tunnels with water to painting rolling stock—but there’s no magic fix.
www.wired.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NEW: A researcher in England is cooling down chambers in a chalk quarry. Why? Because the same tech, he says, could finally help tackle the stifling temperatures of the London Tube!
My latest: www.wired.com/story/how-to...
My latest: www.wired.com/story/how-to...