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Ruud Kempener retweeted
Today, Romania destroyed a naval drone carrying explosives near its Neptun Deep platform in the Black Sea.
An escalating campaign of threats is underway, unsettling our citizens and seeking to divide our Union.
This is hybrid warfare.
The founding mission of our Union is to preserve peace. Today, that also means having the capacity to deter provocation and aggression.
Our Readiness 2030 agenda is mobilising up to EUR 800 billion.
With the European Drone Defence Initiative and the Eastern Flank Watch, we are scaling up production in Europe to deliver capabilities Member States need.
So we can respond to emerging threats with speed, unity and resolve.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
The EC 🇪🇺 has selected 9 hydrogen projects to receive over €1 bn under the 3rd auction of the #HydrogenBank!
They will provide almost 1.1 GW of electrolyser capacity & produce over 1.3 mio tonnes of #hydrogen over their first 10 years.
link.europa.eu/HHx6Hp #InnovationFund
ALT 4 visuals with text and figures on the 3rd hydrogen bank auction and its 9 selected hydrogen projects.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
Today the Commission published new guidance to help alleviate impacts of the Middle East crisis on EU's aviation sector ✈️.
It is a key deliverable of the AccelerateEU plan.
More details 🔗 link.europa.eu/BJfj4J
ALT Photo showing an airplane being filled up with fuel. text reads: New EU guidelines - relieving impacts of Middle East crisis on aviation sector.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
📢 The @CleanHydrogenEU has launched a call for tenders for the procurement of services to support European ports to explore and plan for using #hydrogen and its derivatives🚢⚡️
The call is open until 27 May 2026.
🔗 link.europa.eu/kWYVvM
ALT Rotterdam port.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
The #EnergyUnion Task Force met today and confirmed that there is no immediate risk, but calls for enhanced EU-wide coordination to safeguard #EnergySecurity.
More details ➡️ link.europa.eu/jP746x
ALT Energy Union Task Force - discussion on the EU's energy security situation. 10 April 2026. Visual of a blue globe seen from above.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
The EC 🇪🇺 has launched a call for evidence to gather input for its evaluation of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER).
#EUHaveYourSay - the consultation is open until 6 May 2026 👇
link.europa.eu/8wdKPb
ALT Evaluation of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). Photo on the right showing a close up of the eye of a female person and data on screens in the background.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
Today the Gas Coordination Group met to discuss security of gas supply in the EU.
It confirmed that no immediate risks to security of gas supply are currently observed, but winter preparedness must be anticipated & potential measures coordinated.
News ➡️ link.europa.eu/Tg4Dnd
ALT Yellow gas pipes.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
For the first time ever, heat pumps outsold gas boilers in Germany in 2025.
48% of all new heating systems installed last year were heat pumps. Gas fell to just 39%. A decade ago, heat pumps had a 7% market share. The transformation has been remarkable.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
In light of the geopolitical situation, President @vonderleyen has decided to dedicate Monday's College meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East and its broader impact on Europe.
The College will take stock of the Commission's current and upcoming actions.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
The 2nd Union list of #PCIs and #PMIs is now published in the Official Journal and outlines 235 key cross-border #EnergyInfrastructure projects to boost Europe's interconnectivity! 👏
News ➡️ link.europa.eu/QXmmTR
For more information about PCIs & PMIs, watch our video 👇
Ruud Kempener retweeted
President @vonderleyen along with other EU and world leaders, welcomes the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and call for its full implementation, including in Lebanon
It's time to make progress towards a negotiated settlement
Full statement ➡️ link.europa.eu/8qG9W9
Ruud Kempener retweeted
Today's Oil Coordination Group meeting reports that oil supply remains stable, despite being affected by fluctuations in global prices.
The EC continues to assess the situation and maintain regular communication with EU countries, @IEA and industry.
🔗 link.europa.eu/7cBkbp
ALT Blue oil barrels on both sides of a narrow path, where a person in orange jacket and white helmet verifies something.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
Considering the market volatility stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, the Commission is calling on EU countries to make timely and coordinated preparations to continue to secure the supply of oil & petroleum products in the EU.
➜ link.europa.eu/t3rkRB
Ruud Kempener retweeted
We should be under no illusion that the consequences of the crisis in the Middle East for the energy markets will be short-lived.
Europe must take action in unity and close coordination. Better to be prepared than sorry.
My press remarks ↓
🔗link.europa.eu/wkWV8r
Ruud Kempener retweeted
I urge coordinated EU action: share information, monitor risks, avoid measures that disrupt markets, delay non-essential refinery maintenance, and promote demand-saving & biofuels to ease pressure.
Acting together is essential.
🔗link.europa.eu/PR6YtY
Ruud Kempener retweeted
In a meeting of the Gas Coordination Group held earlier today, the Commission and EU countries confirmed readiness to prepare for the upcoming winter season.
Read more ➡️link.europa.eu/3CpbVh
#EnergySecurity #SecurityOfSupply
ALT Picture showing yellow gas pipes
Ruud Kempener retweeted
As of today, the EU begins closing the tap on Russian gas for good.
Imports under short- or long-term liquified natural gas (LNG) and pipeline gas contracts concluded, or amended, after 17 June 2025 are now prohibited.
#REPowerEU
Ruud Kempener retweeted
The Commission continues to coordinate action among EU Member States and in cooperation with the @IEA .
Our oil coordination group meets tomorrow.
Ruud Kempener retweeted
Today @EU_Commission & @EIB are mobilising an extra €50M for Ukraine’s winter energy needs.
Amid relentless Russian attacks and freezing temperatures, we need to keep heating and power running in Ukraine. For households, critical services and businesses across the country. ↓
Ruud Kempener retweeted
Recent @EU_Eurostat data shows that 47.5% of EU's electricity consumption came from #renewables in 2024 ⚡️!
#WindPower represented 38.0% of the total, followed by #HydroPower 26.4%, #SolarPower 23.4%, #biofuels 5.8% and other renewables 6.4%.
🔗 link.europa.eu/N3bfDj
ALT Blue and green illustration showing a pie chart filled to 47.5% with renewable energy from wind, solar, hydro and biofuels (4 icons on the right).