Aymeric Kouam
@aymerickouam.bsky.social
Engineer 🇨🇲🇮🇹, Energy Expert and enthusiast
Working on how to accelerate the energy transition
Working on how to accelerate the energy transition
By 2040, half of #EU #energy can be electrified, cutting fossil imports and boosting competitiveness. The Informal Energy Council meeting offers a chance to put clean #electrification at the heart of Europe’s energy future. @strategiceu.bsky.social
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Energy Council: time to advance Clean Electrification in the EU | Strategic Perspectives
EU Energy Ministers face a decision: reinforce dependence on imported fossil fuels or build an economy electrification and clean energy.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
By 2040, half of #EU #energy can be electrified, cutting fossil imports and boosting competitiveness. The Informal Energy Council meeting offers a chance to put clean #electrification at the heart of Europe’s energy future. @strategiceu.bsky.social
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Ørsted shares plunge to record low after #US government halts project, which was completed at 80%. This is a terrible blow for the #Danish company, which finds itself at the heart of #geopolitical tensions
#energy , #wind
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#energy , #wind
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Ørsted shares plunge to record low after US government halts project
Stock in Danish developer drops 16% after surprise order to stop work on $1.5bn Revolution Wind project
www.ft.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Ørsted shares plunge to record low after #US government halts project, which was completed at 80%. This is a terrible blow for the #Danish company, which finds itself at the heart of #geopolitical tensions
#energy , #wind
www.ft.com/content/6e66...
#energy , #wind
www.ft.com/content/6e66...
The #EU ministers finally agreed on the 18th sanction package on Russia, targeting Russian #energy imports to the EU, under the Danish presidency -- one of the presidency top priority
"We are striking at the heart of Russia’s war machine" said VDL
www.france24.com/en/business/...
"We are striking at the heart of Russia’s war machine" said VDL
www.france24.com/en/business/...
EU agrees 'unprecedented' round of sanctions targeting Russia's oil exports
The European Union on Friday reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, with a raft of measures aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy...
www.france24.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The #EU ministers finally agreed on the 18th sanction package on Russia, targeting Russian #energy imports to the EU, under the Danish presidency -- one of the presidency top priority
"We are striking at the heart of Russia’s war machine" said VDL
www.france24.com/en/business/...
"We are striking at the heart of Russia’s war machine" said VDL
www.france24.com/en/business/...
#EU #gas #consumption was 119 bcm in Q1 2025, an increase of 8% (+8 bcm) compared to the same quarter in the previous year (111 bcm). Marking a halt in the decline in gas consumption in the EU since 2021.
July 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM
#EU #gas #consumption was 119 bcm in Q1 2025, an increase of 8% (+8 bcm) compared to the same quarter in the previous year (111 bcm). Marking a halt in the decline in gas consumption in the EU since 2021.
Denmark 🇩🇰 starts the EU's Council Presidency. Key priorities are:
1️⃣Clean Industrial Deal and the EU 2040 #climate target
2️⃣ EU’s #competitiveness agenda
3️⃣ #Energy security and affordability in the EU
4️⃣ EU leadership at the international level
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1️⃣Clean Industrial Deal and the EU 2040 #climate target
2️⃣ EU’s #competitiveness agenda
3️⃣ #Energy security and affordability in the EU
4️⃣ EU leadership at the international level
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Denmark to guide the EU as a bridge builder | Strategic Perspectives
Denmark takes up the EU Council Presidency at a time of geopolitical tensions, energy uncertainties, and major challenges for industry.
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July 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Denmark 🇩🇰 starts the EU's Council Presidency. Key priorities are:
1️⃣Clean Industrial Deal and the EU 2040 #climate target
2️⃣ EU’s #competitiveness agenda
3️⃣ #Energy security and affordability in the EU
4️⃣ EU leadership at the international level
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1️⃣Clean Industrial Deal and the EU 2040 #climate target
2️⃣ EU’s #competitiveness agenda
3️⃣ #Energy security and affordability in the EU
4️⃣ EU leadership at the international level
strategicperspectives.eu/danishpresid...
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"This is a decisive moment for the EU to prioritise clean, domestic energy over substituting one external supplier for another.
Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
June 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"This is a decisive moment for the EU to prioritise clean, domestic energy over substituting one external supplier for another.
Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
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Until the richest countries commit to ending fossil fuel production + use and deliver adequate climate finance on fair terms, global calls for fossil fuel phaseout will ring hollow to countries that are struggling to meet development, energy access, and climate resilience needs.
June 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Until the richest countries commit to ending fossil fuel production + use and deliver adequate climate finance on fair terms, global calls for fossil fuel phaseout will ring hollow to countries that are struggling to meet development, energy access, and climate resilience needs.
#EU Energy Commissionner Dan Jørgensen today at the EU energy council:
"We want to stop the imports of energy from #Russia to the EU, in a way where no MS will have any problem with #security of supply and #affordability", "legislative proposals will come in a few more days"
"We want to stop the imports of energy from #Russia to the EU, in a way where no MS will have any problem with #security of supply and #affordability", "legislative proposals will come in a few more days"
June 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#EU Energy Commissionner Dan Jørgensen today at the EU energy council:
"We want to stop the imports of energy from #Russia to the EU, in a way where no MS will have any problem with #security of supply and #affordability", "legislative proposals will come in a few more days"
"We want to stop the imports of energy from #Russia to the EU, in a way where no MS will have any problem with #security of supply and #affordability", "legislative proposals will come in a few more days"
💡 Importing $100M of #solar panels pays for itself in just 1 year—by displacing $100M worth of #gas #imports for power generation.
Over 30 years, that’s 30x savings.
Investing in #renewables is smarter economics
Over 30 years, that’s 30x savings.
Investing in #renewables is smarter economics
June 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
💡 Importing $100M of #solar panels pays for itself in just 1 year—by displacing $100M worth of #gas #imports for power generation.
Over 30 years, that’s 30x savings.
Investing in #renewables is smarter economics
Over 30 years, that’s 30x savings.
Investing in #renewables is smarter economics
What drives price volatility? 3 years after the #Russian war fo agression on #Ukraine, EU gas markets remains very volatile. Reducing gas needs with clean #electrification, with more demand side flexibility (e.g. #storage) would make it possible to escape this volatility.
June 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What drives price volatility? 3 years after the #Russian war fo agression on #Ukraine, EU gas markets remains very volatile. Reducing gas needs with clean #electrification, with more demand side flexibility (e.g. #storage) would make it possible to escape this volatility.
#Electrification is on the rise in #China, which is making the most of its domestic energy. In the #EU, however, electrification is stagnating.
www.ft.com/content/f867...
www.ft.com/content/f867...
May 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
#Electrification is on the rise in #China, which is making the most of its domestic energy. In the #EU, however, electrification is stagnating.
www.ft.com/content/f867...
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Energy analyst @aymerickouam.bsky.social, presenting the findings of the new # Eugasinsight, says it is possible to phase out Russian gas by 2027 without increasing dependency on U.S. LNG.
Explore the data from the tool:
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Explore the data from the tool:
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May 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Energy analyst @aymerickouam.bsky.social, presenting the findings of the new # Eugasinsight, says it is possible to phase out Russian gas by 2027 without increasing dependency on U.S. LNG.
Explore the data from the tool:
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...
Explore the data from the tool:
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...
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More from @neilmakaroff.bsky.social ky.social @aymerickouam.bsky.social ky.social and I in our @strategiceu.bsky.social PR here: strategicperspectives.eu/wp-content/u...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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The EU to ban Russian Gas Imports by 2027, as proposes in the 2022 #REPowerEU, including Russian #LNG.
Tomorrow, the Commission plans to publish a roadmap with a set of proposals for ending Russian energy imports to the #EU.
#EnergySky
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tomorrow, the Commission plans to publish a roadmap with a set of proposals for ending Russian energy imports to the #EU.
#EnergySky
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EU Set to Propose Banning Russian Gas Imports by End of 2027
The European Union is set to propose measures to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, as the bloc pushes to sever ties with the country that was once its biggest energy supplier.
www.bloomberg.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The EU to ban Russian Gas Imports by 2027, as proposes in the 2022 #REPowerEU, including Russian #LNG.
Tomorrow, the Commission plans to publish a roadmap with a set of proposals for ending Russian energy imports to the #EU.
#EnergySky
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tomorrow, the Commission plans to publish a roadmap with a set of proposals for ending Russian energy imports to the #EU.
#EnergySky
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
In the current geopolitical landscape, the EU's #gas dependence is becoming a vulnerability. In our updated EU Gas Insight, as the EU #energy transition accelerates, the demand for gas will decline.
Check it out here⬇️
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Check it out here⬇️
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EU Gas Insight | Strategic Perspectives
EU Gas Insight, Strategic Perspectives’ new interactive tool, quantifies the comparison of energy supply and demand.
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April 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
In the current geopolitical landscape, the EU's #gas dependence is becoming a vulnerability. In our updated EU Gas Insight, as the EU #energy transition accelerates, the demand for gas will decline.
Check it out here⬇️
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...
Check it out here⬇️
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Ahead of today's @iea.org Energy Security Summit, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @aymerickouam.bsky.social highlight the EU’s outdated energy security concept.
Read how reducing dependence and accelerating the energy transition can help EU redefine the term.
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Read how reducing dependence and accelerating the energy transition can help EU redefine the term.
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The imperative to redefine EU energy security | Strategic Perspectives
Ahead of the international summit on energy security, co-hosted by the United Kingdom and the International Energy Agency, we highlight the EU’s outdated energy security concept. The rapidly evolving ...
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April 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Ahead of today's @iea.org Energy Security Summit, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @aymerickouam.bsky.social highlight the EU’s outdated energy security concept.
Read how reducing dependence and accelerating the energy transition can help EU redefine the term.
strategicperspectives.eu/the-imperati...
Read how reducing dependence and accelerating the energy transition can help EU redefine the term.
strategicperspectives.eu/the-imperati...
3/4 of the global population live in net fossil-importing nations (in #Europe, in #Asia, in #Africa). In an insecure world, this dependence is becoming a vulnerability. Clean tech can cut net fossil fuel imports by 70%, saving $1.3 trillion globally each year.
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Energy Security in an insecure world | Ember
Replacing fossil imports with three key levers—electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewables—can cut net fossil fuel imports by 70%, saving importers $1.3 trillion globally each year.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
3/4 of the global population live in net fossil-importing nations (in #Europe, in #Asia, in #Africa). In an insecure world, this dependence is becoming a vulnerability. Clean tech can cut net fossil fuel imports by 70%, saving $1.3 trillion globally each year.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
"The EU doesn't buy LNG - there's a global LNG market and LNG buyers have their own contracts..." Some EU companies are already bringing in as much US LNG as possible. It says it all: a political wrapper around something that is delivered by the market
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
EU will use Trump tariff freeze to push new fossil fuel deal
Officials are hoping that renewing an offer to bulk-buy American gas will help appease Washington.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"The EU doesn't buy LNG - there's a global LNG market and LNG buyers have their own contracts..." Some EU companies are already bringing in as much US LNG as possible. It says it all: a political wrapper around something that is delivered by the market
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
The EU must buy $350B of #US #energy to get tariff relief. In 2023, the #EU energy import bills reached an estimated €427B. It highlights the economic impact of EU's dependence on fossil fuel imports and the need for accelerating the transition to renewable
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Trump says EU must buy $350B of US energy to get tariff relief
Brussels’ zero-for-zero tariff offer not enough, U.S. president says, but indicates he’s open to a deal if the bloc commits to closing the trade deficit in goods.
www.politico.eu
April 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The EU must buy $350B of #US #energy to get tariff relief. In 2023, the #EU energy import bills reached an estimated €427B. It highlights the economic impact of EU's dependence on fossil fuel imports and the need for accelerating the transition to renewable
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
"Europe needs energy independence in new world order" said @montelnews.bsky.social analyst, by focusing on building up domestic #energy sources, such as #renewables or #nuclear
#energysky, #Greensky
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#energysky, #Greensky
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Europe needs energy independence in new world order – analyst
“We are living in a world which has been quite stable for 80 years after the Second World War, and now it’s finally over. That’s a fact,” said Federico at Montel’s German Energy Day in Dusseldorf, poi...
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April 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Europe needs energy independence in new world order" said @montelnews.bsky.social analyst, by focusing on building up domestic #energy sources, such as #renewables or #nuclear
#energysky, #Greensky
montelnews.com/news/259a5ad...
#energysky, #Greensky
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In 2024, global renewable power capacity amounted to 4 448 GW: 42% of #solar, 29% of #hydro and 25% of #wind and the rest of bioenergy, geothermal and marine.
@irena-official.bsky.social
@irena-official.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In 2024, global renewable power capacity amounted to 4 448 GW: 42% of #solar, 29% of #hydro and 25% of #wind and the rest of bioenergy, geothermal and marine.
@irena-official.bsky.social
@irena-official.bsky.social
#Russian #gas is often perceived as #cheap, this ignores hidden costs such as geopolitical instability, price manipulation, supply cut threats and energy blackmail. Returning to pre-war energy relations with Russia would be a strategic mistake for #Europe
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Russian fossil fuel phase-out: An imperative for the European Union | Strategic Perspectives
Following Russia's war on Ukraine and the weaponisation of energy, the phase-out of Russian fossil fuel imports became a security imperative for the European Union.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
#Russian #gas is often perceived as #cheap, this ignores hidden costs such as geopolitical instability, price manipulation, supply cut threats and energy blackmail. Returning to pre-war energy relations with Russia would be a strategic mistake for #Europe
strategicperspectives.eu/russian-foss...
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#Green energy stocks have tumbled to levels unseen in five years, reflecting political uncertainty and economic pressures. Despite this, global clean #energy supply investment is projected to overtake upstream oil and gas in 2025.
www.ft.com/content/c928...
www.ft.com/content/c928...
Green energy stocks fall back to levels last seen five years ago
Uncertainty over political support for clean transition depresses market
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March 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#Green energy stocks have tumbled to levels unseen in five years, reflecting political uncertainty and economic pressures. Despite this, global clean #energy supply investment is projected to overtake upstream oil and gas in 2025.
www.ft.com/content/c928...
www.ft.com/content/c928...