Emergency powers were used to push through dozens of decisions, not least to reinvigorate coal and nuclear power. Meanwhile, the U.S. electricity system sees a growth in solar generation and battery storage. The European Union has reached 75% of low carbon electricity and is also preparing to push for more gas generation capacity and to expand nuclear and renewables further. EU-U.S. energy relations have been boosted by record volumes of U.S. LNG exported via the Atlantic through almost a virtual pipeline in 2025, and new offtake agreements.

There is a common interest in nuclear value chains, fusion, geothermal, electricity storage, critical raw materials and natural gas in bilateral relations. Both the U.S. and Europe must ramp up grids and flexibility tools. Yet divergences have emerged over Europe’s legislation, notably the CSRD/CS3D, the methane regulation and other environmental rules and climate related issues as the U.S. has been deregulating. While traded volumes are expanding, respective Foreign direct investments in the energy sector are slowing.

This conference aims to discuss the status of transatlantic energy relations, how to bridge differences and the way forward in the coming years.  

Program

17:15 – 17:35 | Introductory remarks by Chris Wright, Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy

17:35  – 18:15 | Discussion with the participants

Moderation: Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, Director, Center for Energy and Climate, Ifri

Please note that the event is by invitation only.  It will be held in English without translation.