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Remco de Boer
@studioenergie.bsky.social
Energy researcher, writer, podcaster at Studio Energie, based in Amsterdam. Travelling the continent In Search of Europe’s Energy Future. Latest book: Droomland (2024, in Dutch) https://www.studio-energie.nl
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Allseas ontwikkelt een kleine kernreactor, voor de scheepvaart en in de industrie. Waarom stapt het offshorebedrijf in kernenergie? Ik praat erover met Stephanie Heerema, projectmanager Nucleaire Ontwikkelingen. Luister het gesprek hier: soundcloud.com/studio-energ...
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Afgelopen week sprak ik Frans Everts, president-Directeur van Shell Nederland. Over investeren in de transitie in turbulente tijden. Luister de podcast hier: soundcloud.com/studio-energ...
November 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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...
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.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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...
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...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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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,...
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July 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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🎙️ @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...
Joris Teer (EUISS) on China's grip on critical raw materials – and how to break it
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July 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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...
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
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July 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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:👇
June 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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...
June 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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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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June 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
"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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May 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
On my way to…Finland, In Search of Europe’s Energy Future! 🇫🇮
May 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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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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
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May 13, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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.
May 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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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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...
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May 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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...
May 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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...
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
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May 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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In april leverde NL netto 11% van haar totale elektriciteitsproductie aan de buurlanden.
#grafiekvandedag
May 4, 2025 at 6:42 AM
An important piece of advice for EU governments…
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How did Spain’s electricity grid collapse?
April 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Your weekly dose of news on Europe's energy future.
In this week's Easter edition (17/25):
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April 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
M'n nieuwe artikel op EnergiepodiumNL www.energiepodium.nl/artikel/eu-m...
April 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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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
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April 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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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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
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April 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM