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Aymeric Kouam

@aymerickouam.bsky.social
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Engineer 🇨🇲🇮🇹, Energy Expert and enthusiast Working on how to accelerate the energy transition

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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
By 2040, half of #EU #energy can be electrified, cutting fossil imports and boosting competitiveness. The Informal Energy Council meeting offers a chance to put clean #electrification at the heart of Europe’s energy future. @strategiceu.bsky.social 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/energy-counc...
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Energy Council: time to advance Clean Electrification in the EU | Strategic Perspectives
EU Energy Ministers face a decision: reinforce dependence on imported fossil fuels or build an economy electrification and clean energy.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Ørsted shares plunge to record low after #US government halts project, which was completed at 80%. This is a terrible blow for the #Danish company, which finds itself at the heart of #geopolitical tensions #energy , #wind www.ft.com/content/6e66...
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Ørsted shares plunge to record low after US government halts project
Stock in Danish developer drops 16% after surprise order to stop work on $1.5bn Revolution Wind project
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
The #EU ministers finally agreed on the 18th sanction package on Russia, targeting Russian #energy imports to the EU, under the Danish presidency -- one of the presidency top priority "We are striking at the heart of Russia’s war machine" said VDL www.france24.com/en/business/...
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EU agrees 'unprecedented' round of sanctions targeting Russia's oil exports
The European Union on Friday reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, with a raft of measures aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy...
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
#EU #gas #consumption was 119 bcm in Q1 2025, an increase of 8% (+8 bcm) compared to the same quarter in the previous year (111 bcm). Marking a halt in the decline in gas consumption in the EU since 2021.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Denmark 🇩🇰 starts the EU's Council Presidency. Key priorities are: 1️⃣Clean Industrial Deal and the EU 2040 #climate target 2️⃣ EU’s #competitiveness agenda 3️⃣ #Energy security and affordability in the EU 4️⃣ EU leadership at the international level strategicperspectives.eu/danishpresid...
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Denmark to guide the EU as a bridge builder | Strategic Perspectives
Denmark takes up the EU Council Presidency at a time of geopolitical tensions, energy uncertainties, and major challenges for industry.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 17/06/2025
"This is a decisive moment for the EU to prioritise clean, domestic energy over substituting one external supplier for another. Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
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Oil Change International @oilchange.org · 16/06/2025
Until the richest countries commit to ending fossil fuel production + use and deliver adequate climate finance on fair terms, global calls for fossil fuel phaseout will ring hollow to countries that are struggling to meet development, energy access, and climate resilience needs.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
#EU Energy Commissionner Dan Jørgensen today at the EU energy council: "We want to stop the imports of energy from #Russia to the EU, in a way where no MS will have any problem with #security of supply and #affordability", "legislative proposals will come in a few more days"
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
💡 Importing $100M of #solar panels pays for itself in just 1 year—by displacing $100M worth of #gas #imports for power generation. Over 30 years, that’s 30x savings. Investing in #renewables is smarter economics
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
What drives price volatility? 3 years after the #Russian war fo agression on #Ukraine, EU gas markets remains very volatile. Reducing gas needs with clean #electrification, with more demand side flexibility (e.g. #storage) would make it possible to escape this volatility.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, global investment in clean #energy is set to reach $2.2 trillion in 2025, twice as much as investment in #fossil fuels. With #China representing almost one-third. @IEA
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
#Electrification is on the rise in #China, which is making the most of its domestic energy. In the #EU, however, electrification is stagnating. www.ft.com/content/f867...
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 05/05/2025
Energy analyst @aymerickouam.bsky.social, presenting the findings of the new # Eugasinsight, says it is possible to phase out Russian gas by 2027 without increasing dependency on U.S. LNG. Explore the data from the tool: strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...
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Linda Kalcher @lindakalcher.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
More from @neilmakaroff.bsky.social ky.social @aymerickouam.bsky.social ky.social and I in our @strategiceu.bsky.social PR here: strategicperspectives.eu/wp-content/u...
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
The EU to ban Russian Gas Imports by 2027, as proposes in the 2022 #REPowerEU, including Russian #LNG. Tomorrow, the Commission plans to publish a roadmap with a set of proposals for ending Russian energy imports to the #EU. #EnergySky www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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EU Set to Propose Banning Russian Gas Imports by End of 2027
The European Union is set to propose measures to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, as the bloc pushes to sever ties with the country that was once its biggest energy supplier.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
In the current geopolitical landscape, the EU's #gas dependence is becoming a vulnerability. In our updated EU Gas Insight, as the EU #energy transition accelerates, the demand for gas will decline. Check it out here⬇️ strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...
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EU Gas Insight | Strategic Perspectives
EU Gas Insight, Strategic Perspectives’ new interactive tool, quantifies the comparison of energy supply and demand.
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Strategic Perspectives @strategicperspectives.eu · 24/04/2025
Ahead of today's @iea.org Energy Security Summit, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @aymerickouam.bsky.social highlight the EU’s outdated energy security concept. Read how reducing dependence and accelerating the energy transition can help EU redefine the term. strategicperspectives.eu/the-imperati...
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The imperative to redefine EU energy security | Strategic Perspectives
Ahead of the international summit on energy security, co-hosted by the United Kingdom and the International Energy Agency, we highlight the EU’s outdated energy security concept. The rapidly evolving ...
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
3/4 of the global population live in net fossil-importing nations (in #Europe, in #Asia, in #Africa). In an insecure world, this dependence is becoming a vulnerability. Clean tech can cut net fossil fuel imports by 70%, saving $1.3 trillion globally each year. ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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Energy Security in an insecure world | Ember
Replacing fossil imports with three key levers—electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewables—can cut net fossil fuel imports by 70%, saving importers $1.3 trillion globally each year.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
"The EU doesn't buy LNG - there's a global LNG market and LNG buyers have their own contracts..." Some EU companies are already bringing in as much US LNG as possible. It says it all: a political wrapper around something that is delivered by the market www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
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EU will use Trump tariff freeze to push new fossil fuel deal
Officials are hoping that renewing an offer to bulk-buy American gas will help appease Washington.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
The EU must buy $350B of #US #energy to get tariff relief. In 2023, the #EU energy import bills reached an estimated €427B. It highlights the economic impact of EU's dependence on fossil fuel imports and the need for accelerating the transition to renewable www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Trump says EU must buy $350B of US energy to get tariff relief
Brussels’ zero-for-zero tariff offer not enough, U.S. president says, but indicates he’s open to a deal if the bloc commits to closing the trade deficit in goods.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
"Europe needs energy independence in new world order" said @montelnews.bsky.social analyst, by focusing on building up domestic #energy sources, such as #renewables or #nuclear #energysky, #Greensky montelnews.com/news/259a5ad...
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Europe needs energy independence in new world order – analyst
“We are living in a world which has been quite stable for 80 years after the Second World War, and now it’s finally over. That’s a fact,” said Federico at Montel’s German Energy Day in Dusseldorf, poi...
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
In 2024, global renewable power capacity amounted to 4 448 GW: 42% of #solar, 29% of #hydro and 25% of #wind and the rest of bioenergy, geothermal and marine. @irena-official.bsky.social
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Weather-driven #energy demand accounted for 15% of the global energy #demand increase. As #climate change accelerates, so does our reliance on energy and #cooling, underscoring a vicious cycle between climate change and energy use. @iea.org
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
#Russian #gas is often perceived as #cheap, this ignores hidden costs such as geopolitical instability, price manipulation, supply cut threats and energy blackmail. Returning to pre-war energy relations with Russia would be a strategic mistake for #Europe strategicperspectives.eu/russian-foss...
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Russian fossil fuel phase-out: An imperative for the European Union | Strategic Perspectives
Following Russia's war on Ukraine and the weaponisation of energy, the phase-out of Russian fossil fuel imports became a security imperative for the European Union.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
#Green energy stocks have tumbled to levels unseen in five years, reflecting political uncertainty and economic pressures. Despite this, global clean #energy supply investment is projected to overtake upstream oil and gas in 2025. www.ft.com/content/c928...
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Green energy stocks fall back to levels last seen five years ago
Uncertainty over political support for clean transition depresses market
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel companies, study shows. #Coal was the source of 41% of the emissions counted in 2023, #oil 32%, #gas 23% and #cement 4%. #energysky, #green
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
The #Affordable #Energy Action Plan plans to offer better opportunities to #EU gas buyers to secure better long-term deals (based on the Japanese model). There are no evidence that this will actually resulted in lower prices. Fossil fuels independence is the way. #EnergySky
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
The #European #gas market continues to experience significant volatility, profoundly impacting both region's competitiveness and cost of living. A new gas commentary from the @IEA www.iea.org/commentaries...
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European gas market volatility puts continued pressure on competitiveness and cost of living – Analysis - IEA
European gas market volatility puts continued pressure on competitiveness and cost of living - A commentary by Gergely Molnar, Peter Zeniewski
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
80% of manufacturing investments driven by the #IRA have gone to #Republican districts. With #Trump freezing federal funding for clean energy projects, industries in those areas risk losing billions in funding, jobs, and long-term economic growth. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/c...
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Trump Is Freezing Money for Clean Energy. Red States Have the Most to Lose.
About 80 percent of manufacturing investments spurred by a Biden-era climate law have flowed to Republican districts. Efforts to stop federal payments are already causing pain.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Who in the EU bought #fossilfuels from 🇷🇺 #Russia in January 2025? 🤔💶 🏆 Top Importers are: 1️⃣ 🇫🇷 France (LNG) 🫣 2️⃣ 🇭🇺 Hungary (pipeline gas + crude) 3️⃣ 🇸🇰 Slovakia (pipeline gas + crude) 4️⃣ 🇧🇪 Belgium (LNG) 5️⃣ 🇪🇸 Spain (LNG) Source: @creacleanair.bsky.social
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
#European gas prices have surged to a two-year high due to increased demand from colder weather and fierce competition, with storage levels at their lowest in years. This situation underscores the EU's pressing need to accelerate clean energy deployment. www.ft.com/content/0d47...
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European gas prices hit two-year high as cold weather boosts demand
Countries have had to draw more on storage facilities due to Asian competition for LNG shipments
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
#China is scaling back renewable energy subsidies as its solar capacity surpasses 887GW—six times that of the #US. The country met its 2030 clean energy goals six years early but plans to shift to a market-based pricing system by mid-2025. 📉⚡ www.power-technology.com/news/china-r...
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China renewable energy subsidies
China's NDRC and energy administration are taking steps for a strategic rollback of subsidies for renewable energy projects.
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Despite the EU's green ambitions, fossil fuel subsidies still make up 31% (€111bn) of energy subsidies in 2023, while support for renewables is decreasing. It's time to realign public investments towards clean energy. #EnergyTransition
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Glad to chat with @lesoir about #energy in Europe. Diversifying fossils is not enough: avoid trading one dependency (Russia) for another (USA). 👉 Seize the opportunity: accelerate renewables and become a leader in clean technologies. www.lesoir.be/650459/artic...
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Aymeric Kouam, spécialiste de l’énergie : « L’Europe ne peut pas baser son économie sur des énergies qu’elle ne produit pas »
L’ambition de Donald Trump est de doper le secteur des énergies fossiles aux Etats-Unis, dont l’Europe est déjà devenue grandement dépendante. Pour le cercle de réflexion français Strategic Perspectiv...
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
The #EU is accelerating its shift from fossil fuels based electricity in 2024, with fossil power generation dropping to 793 TWh. Meanwhile, renewable energy grew by 8% compared to 2023, driven largely by the surge in #solar. 🌍☀️ #CleanEnergy #Renewables
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
European renewable energy firms face additional setbacks due to restrictive U.S. policies under the Trump administration, including measures targeting offshore wind development. An exemple with Orsted, which bet on the US market back in 2018. www.ft.com/content/eb76...
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Shares in world’s biggest offshore wind developer tumble as US woes deepen
Ørsted blames interest rates, supply chains and ‘market uncertainties’ for latest writedown of US business
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Aymeric Kouam @aymerickouam.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
🇺🇸 US LNG supplied 45% of the EU’s LNG imports in 2024, with Germany relying on the US for 92% of its LNG needs This shows the EU’s shift from Russian gas dependency to US gas reliance, raising diversification and energy security questions.
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