Gas Archives - Investigate Europe

1 September 2022 Gas Trap

Europe’s energy crisis is reviving the fracking industry

By Maxence Peigné

Amid struggles to address its Russian gas dependency following the invasion of Ukraine, politicians and lobbies are bringing fracking back to the front burner. Read more "Europe’s energy crisis is reviving the fracking industry"

25 July 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

ECT: ‘ecocide’ treaty puts Member States and EU Commission at odds

By Maxence Peigné

Several European governments are still considering withdrawal from controversial energy pact, documents leaked to IE reveal. Read more "ECT: ‘ecocide’ treaty puts Member States and EU Commission at odds"

31 March 2022 Gas Trap

To shun Putin’s gas, the EU opts for other fossil fuel projects

By Maxence Peigné, Maria Maggiore and Lorenzo Buzzoni

The EU is forced to rethink its entire energy supply. To avoid funding the Kremlin's war, Europeans are now reviving old pipeline dreams and eying American shale gas. Read more "To shun Putin’s gas, the EU opts for other fossil fuel projects"