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 Exclusive interview with István Kapitány, Shell’s Retail’s Executive VP
Budapest Climate Summit September 24, 2020 Interviews

Exclusive interview with István Kapitány, Shell’s Retail’s Executive VP

With around 45,000 retail stations and a growing presence in terms of countries, customers and cities, Shell has learned a lot from both the challenges and the opportunities that the COVID-19 brought. CEENERGYNEWS spoke with István Kapitány, Global Executive Vice President for…
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 Interview with Matt Simister, CEO of Tesco Central Europe, sponsor of the Budapest Climate Summit
Budapest Climate Summit September 18, 2020 Interviews

Interview with Matt Simister, CEO of Tesco Central Europe, sponsor of the Budapest Climate Summit

Matt Simister will be one of the speakers of the Budapest Climate Summit, to be held on 9 October 2020. The last months have been of particular importance for Tesco. On one hand, the food retailer had to deal with…
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 Frans Timmermans and key stakeholders to discuss climate change in Budapest
Budapest Climate Summit September 15, 2020 Climate

Frans Timmermans and key stakeholders to discuss climate change in Budapest

Fighting climate change is an increasingly urgent, long-term task that we must pursue even in the current circumstances. Different aspects of the economy must be addressed and that is the goal of the Budapest Climate Summit, set to take place for…
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 Exclusive interview with Attila Kiss, CEO of E.ON Hungária, speaker of Budapest Climate Summit
Budapest Climate Summit September 15, 2020 Interviews

Exclusive interview with Attila Kiss, CEO of E.ON Hungária, speaker of Budapest Climate Summit

Over the past months, European electric utility company E.ON was able to both protect the health of its employees and guarantee the security of supply. In particular, the coronavirus pandemic means an opportunity for E.ON Hungária to become more modern,…
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 MVM expands its RES capacity with 45 new solar plants
Budapest Climate Summit September 11, 2020 Climate

MVM expands its RES capacity with 45 new solar plants

Hungary’s state-owned energy group MVM announced that it increased its renewables portfolio by building a total of 45 small photovoltaic power plants. The company established 21 small power plants in the Eastern- and 24 in the South-Western part of Hungary…
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 Exclusive interview with László Varró, Chief Economist of IEA
Budapest Climate Summit September 3, 2020 Interviews

Exclusive interview with László Varró, Chief Economist of IEA

With the COVID-19 crisis translating into an economic and energy shock, the International Energy Agency (IEA) hosted the first-ever Clean Energy Transition Summit, where 40 Ministers from countries representing more than 80 per cent of the world economy discussed how…
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 BMW Group, partner of Budapest Climate Summit develops sustainable material cycle for battery cells
Budapest Climate Summit August 3, 2020 News

BMW Group, partner of Budapest Climate Summit develops sustainable material cycle for battery cells

Sustainability plays a central role in expanding electromobility. The BMW Group has therefore set itself the goal of creating a closed and sustainable material cycle for battery cells. With a new pilot plant that will produce lithium-ion battery cells, the…
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 CEE main beneficiary of the EU’s recovery fund
Budapest Climate Summit July 29, 2020 Finance & Regulations

CEE main beneficiary of the EU’s recovery fund

It is a historic day indeed when 27 EU leaders agree on a comprehensive package worth 1,8 trillion euros. President of the European Council Charles Michel welcomed the deal saying that EU Members State renewed their marriage vows for other…
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 Exclusive interview with György Kóbor, CEO of MVM Group, Sponsor of Budapest Climate Summit
Budapest Climate Summit July 24, 2020 Interviews

Exclusive interview with György Kóbor, CEO of MVM Group, Sponsor of Budapest Climate Summit

Hungarian electricity group MVM is bringing to the table many projects. With the acquisition of energy company innogy SE and the booking of 6.75 billion cubic metres (bcm) of regasification capacity at the Krk LNG terminal, the Group is beginning…
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 Speaker of Budapest Climate Summit, Minister János Süli speaks about the role of nuclear energy in energy transition
Budapest Climate Summit July 15, 2020 Interviews

Speaker of Budapest Climate Summit, Minister János Süli speaks about the role of nuclear energy in energy transition

János Süli, the Minister responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of two new reactors at Paks gave an exclusive interview to Budapest Climate Summit’s main media partner, CEENERGYNEWS about the status of the major investment project and the future…
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 Private investments essential for the success of the green finance concept
Budapest Climate Summit June 30, 2020 Finance & Regulations

Private investments essential for the success of the green finance concept

In 2017, environmental protection expenditure accounted for only 0.8% of the EU's GDP. It is indeed the private investment that is essential for the success of the sustainable finance concept.
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 Hungary adopts new climate law to reach net-zero targets by 2050
Budapest Climate Summit June 11, 2020 Climate

Hungary adopts new climate law to reach net-zero targets by 2050

Today the Hungarian Parliament passed a new law that confirms climate-neutrality by 2050 as a legally binding obligation.
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 EU pledges 40 bn euros to just transition, CEE could significantly boost its share
Budapest Climate Summit May 29, 2020 Finance & Regulations

EU pledges 40 bn euros to just transition, CEE could significantly boost its share

The Commission proposed to create a new recovery instrument to accelerate a sustainable, inclusive and fair post-coronavirus recovery. CEE could be eligible to more than 24 billion euros of funding.
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 IEA: World Energy Investment 2020
Budapest Climate Summit May 29, 2020 Reports

IEA: World Energy Investment 2020

The IEA's World Energy Investment 2020 provides a unique and comprehensive perspective on how energy capital flows are being reshaped by the crisis.
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 The solar industry is ready to contribute to a green recovery – interview with Walburga Hemetsberger
Budapest Climate Summit May 29, 2020 Interviews

The solar industry is ready to contribute to a green recovery – interview with Walburga Hemetsberger

Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, speaks about the role that renewables will play in helping Europe to reach climate neutrality before 2050, continuing to champion solar as the best energy source.
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 CEE must not lose sight of climate goals
Budapest Climate Summit May 28, 2020 Climate

CEE must not lose sight of climate goals

Among all the effects of the COVID-19, both on people’s health and the global economy, we cannot forget about climate change.
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  • Exclusive interview with István Kapitány, Shell’s Retail’s Executive VP
  • Interview with Matt Simister, CEO of Tesco Central Europe, sponsor of the Budapest Climate Summit
  • Frans Timmermans and key stakeholders to discuss climate change in Budapest
  • Exclusive interview with Attila Kiss, CEO of E.ON Hungária, speaker of Budapest Climate Summit
  • MVM expands its RES capacity with 45 new solar plants

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