Electrifying Industry with Future-Proof Electricity Bills

In its position paper, Cefic outlines how Europe can support the build-out of electricity infrastructure without compromising industrial competitiveness or slowing the industrial transition.

Cefic President Markus Kamieth Reflects on the Upcoming EU ETS Revision

On 13 July, the Financial TimesFinancial Times published an opinion piece by Cefic President Markus Kamieth on the upcoming revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).

Can Biomethane Work for Europe’s Energy-Intensive Industries?

In a joint video interview, Nicolai Romanowski (Cefic) and Anna Venturini (European Biogas Association) explore the role biomethane can play for energy‑intensive industries, the need to scale it up through policy support, and how initiatives like the Joint Biomethane Declaration and the Biogas Tripartite Agreement can help unlock its potential.

European Industries Call on EU Leaders for Fast Biomethane Rollout to Support Competitiveness, Energy Security and the Climate Transition

The signatories of the Joint Biomethane Declaration, including Cefic and other leading European industry associations, are calling to scale biomethane as an important building block of the EU’s reindustrialisation, energy security, and transition to climate neutrality.

Cefic Statement on Environment Council 2040 Climate Target General Approach

Cefic warns that Europe’s industry cannot transform without a realistic decarbonisation trajectory and calls for a feasible EU ETS pathway aligned with the 2040 target.

Enabling Conditions Key for Chemical Industry to Deliver 2040 Climate Target

With the European Commission's 2040 Climate Target proposal, Cefic reaffirms its support for climate neutrality by 2050 while urging realistic conditions for success.

Cefic Statement: 2040 Climate Target Proposal Needs Further Measures

The European Commission has presented its legal proposal for the 2040 Climate Target.

Balancing Energy Costs and Investment Needs on the Way to Climate Neutrality: Views on a Flexible EU Energy System

Cefic’s new paper, Understanding and Facilitating Industrial Flexibility in the Chemical Industry, examines the capacity of the chemical industry to dynamically consume and produce electricity in an increasingly intermittent power system.

ICCA Publishes New Report: "Pathways for the Global Chemical Industry to Climate Neutrality"

ICCA has released a new report titled "Pathways for the Global Chemical Industry to Climate Neutrality" taking an indepth look at how the global chemical industry can achieve climate neutrality by mid century.

COP29 Outcomes: Nicola Rega and Dirk Forrister Discuss the Future of Climate Cooperation

Following COP29 in Baku this November, Nicola Rega, Cefic’s Executive Director for Climate Change and Energy, and Dirk Forrister, President and CEO of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), reflected on the conference’s key outcomes and the road ahead for the international climate action.

New Cefic Research Report: The Chemical Industry Access to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Cefic's latest research report assesses the potential of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the chemical sector's transition to climate neutrality, as well as the barriers to CCS.

Türkiye's 2053 Long-Term Climate Strategy Has Been Revealed!

As part of the 29th UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP29), which started in Baku on Monday, November 11, Turkey published its 2053 Long-Term Climate Strategy document.

Boosting Low-Carbon Electricity In Europe via SMRs

Cefic Offers Policy Recommendations And Takes Leadership Role To Maximise The Potential Of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Cefic’s Statement On The 2040 Climate Target

We welcome the focus on restoring industrial competitiveness of energy-intensive industries like the chemical industry, and the ambition of creating an “industrial revolution” as a necessary element for achieving the 2040 target.

Cefic Announces New Executive Director Climate Change And Energy

Nicola Rega has been appointed as new Cefic Executive Director Climate Change and Energy. Nicola will succeed Charles-Henri Robert as of the 1st April 2023.

Cefic's Statement To Improve The EU’s Electricity Market Design

European Chemical Industry's Statement On The European Commission’s Proposal Towards The EU’s Electricity Market Design

Announcement on 2022 Energy Consumption Notifications within the Scope of Energy Efficiency Legislation

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has published the Turkish National Energy Plan covering the period 2020-2035.

Cefic And WindEurope Joint Statement On The Upcoming Review Of The Electricity Market Design

WindEurope and Cefic identify key priorities for the upcoming Electricity Market Reform.

Cefic Statement Ahead Of The Extraordinary Energy Council Of 30 September 2022

European Chemical Industry Council publishes its statement ahead of the extraordinary energy council of 30 September 2022

Cefic Statement On The EU Energy Crisis

European Chemical Industry Council's Statement on the EU Energy Crisis

Cefic Joint Letter Calling For Urgent EU Action On Gas And Electricity Prices

You can read Cefic Joint Letter Calling For Urgent EU Action On Gas And Electricity Prices

Cefic Joins An Alliance Of Industries For A Hydrogen Market

Cefic Joins An Alliance Of Industries Calling For A Pragmatic Regulatory Framework For A Hydrogen Market

Climate Council Final Declaration

217 decisions taken in the fight against climate change in line with 2053 net zero emissions and green development targets were announced by 7 commissions at the Climate Council held in Konya in February by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change

Directorate of Climate Change

The duties and powers of the Directorate of Climate Change have been determined

Cefic Statement on the REPowerEU Action Plan

The European Chemical Industry Council Cefic has published its opinion on the Publication of the REPowerEU Action Plan.

EU Commission Gas Directive and Gas Regulation

The European Chemical Industry Council summarizes its views on the Commission's proposal to amend the Gas Directive and the Gas Regulation

REPowerEU Action Plan

European Chemical Industry Fully Supports REPowerEU Action Plan to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition

Climate Council Türkiye 2022

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change organized the Climate Council between 21-25 February at Konya Selçuklu Congress Center.

Climate Change Report

A 2021 climate change report has been published by the IPCC.

Cefic Statement On EU Guidelines For Gas Curtailment

European Chemical Industry Council declared its agreement with Commission's guidelines for gas curtailment