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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Jul 25

My new opinion piece: 'Why the EU's 90% Climate Target Could Unravel' (published July 24, 2025 on Energiepodium in Dutch)
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Why the EU’s 90% Climate Target Could Unravel

As the European Commission formally champions its 90% emissions reduction target, The Netherlands is showing that unrealistic goals need not be upheld at all costs. Brussels could learn a lesson here,...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jul 23

🎙️ @joristeer.bsky.social joined @studioenergie.bsky.social for a deep-dive into how China built its critical raw materials dominance, a strategic advantage Beijing increasingly wields as a weapon.

How did Europe become so dependant and can we break free? 🔗 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5Wic...

Joris Teer (EUISS) on China's grip on critical raw materials – and how to break it

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Jul 8

For a religious perspective on net-zero – and the need for miracles – I’m joined by renowned energy expert Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at the University of Cambridge. soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

Michael Pollitt (University of Cambridge) on the role of faith in climate policy

My guest has spoken out on faith and climate policy. He argues that most climate change campaigners are getting it wrong. Rather than relying on the apocalyptic language of hell, he believes a more po

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Jun 25

Since taking the Studio Energie studio-energie.nl podcast – In Search of Europe's Energy Future – international last year, listeners from across the globe have been tuning in. Here are the top 50 countries from the past 30 days:👇

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Jun 24

One of the most promising European nuclear fusion start-ups is Renaissance Fusion. To discuss their progress so far – and the major challenges that lie ahead – I’m joined by Francesco Volpe, its CEO and co-founder. Listen to the podcast here 🎧🎤 soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

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Martien Visser @bmvisser.bsky.social · Jun 8

Op verzoek ook de (absolute) ammoniak emissie (in 2022) in kg per hectare. Die hangt uiteraard samen met de bevolkingsdichtheid. Finland scoort 'dus' het laagste, Malta het hoogste.
Op enkele uitzonderingen na (IE, DK, LU) liggen de EU-landen op een lijn.
#grafiekvandedag

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Jun 3

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Louwrens Op de Beek (Nobian) on the Necessity of Hydrogen Storage in Salt Caverns

In an energy system where wind and solar play a dominant role – the kind of system currently being developed across Europe – storage will be of critical importance. This includes, for instance, storin

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · May 28

"To the casual observer, Europe’s transition may appear to be falling apart. But a closer look reveals that it is simply being steered back by the hard limits of reality. And that is a positive development."
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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · May 23

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Jonas Sjölander (Adven) on how Energy as a Service can accelerate the energy transition

Industries can significantly accelerate their energy transition with the service my guest provide – a service that, unlike in most of Europe, has been used in Northern Europe for decades. It’s called

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · May 18

On my way to…Finland, In Search of Europe’s Energy Future! 🇫🇮

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · May 13

This week I'm joined by Pieter Heerema, President of Allseas, to talk about deep-sea mining in general, Allseas' involvement and the technology to extract critical minerals from the ocean floor, miles below the surface. And how to do it responsibly.
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Pieter Heerema (Allseas) on deep-sea mining for critical minerals

Some are calling it 'mining’s new frontier’ – deep-sea mining for critical minerals. A company at the forefront of this development, is Allseas. A global offshore energy company that owns the world's

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · May 12

Tomorrow my guest on the Studio Energie podcast is Pieter Heerema, the President of Allseas (www.allseas.com/en). The Dutch-Swiss offshore energy contractor is at the forefront of what some are calling mining’s new frontier: deep-sea mining for critical minerals.

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · May 9

In Germany too, reality sets in... At her inaugural address in the ministry, Katherina Reiche, the new German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, called for a 'energy policy reality check'.
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In Germany too, reality sets in... At her inaugural address in the ministry, Katherina Reiche, the new German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, calls for a 'energy policy reality check&#3...

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · May 7

BREAKING – In a further blow to offshore wind, Orsted has today decided to cancel the 2,400 MW Hornsea 4 project in the UK. The decision is a costly one: the company expects break-away costs of around €500 million in 2025. orsted.com/en/company-a...

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · May 6

What are the main challenges in decarbonizing industrial heat generation, which accounts for around 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions? To answer this questions I’m joined by Alex Robertson, the CEO of Norwegian company EnergyNest. soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

Alex Robertson (Energynest) on decarbonizing industrial heat and steam generation

With industrial heat and steam generation accounting for around 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, renewable power-to-heat solutions and thermal energy storage are essential for companies looking

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Martien Visser @bmvisser.bsky.social · May 4

In april leverde NL netto 11% van haar totale elektriciteitsproductie aan de buurlanden.
#grafiekvandedag

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Apr 29

An important piece of advice for EU governments…
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How did Spain’s electricity grid collapse?

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Apr 27

Your weekly dose of news on Europe's energy future.
In this week's Easter edition (17/25):
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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Apr 25

M'n nieuwe artikel op EnergiepodiumNL www.energiepodium.nl/artikel/eu-m...

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Joris Teer @joristeer.bsky.social · Apr 23

Wholeheartedly recommend this interview by @studioenergie.bsky.social to anyone who wants to understand what / how long it will take to bring rare earth mining to Europe... Spoiler: Long

Wilson (LKAB) is right: EU pop should embrace "responsibility for supply chains"

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Darren Wilson (LKAB Minerals) on mining rare earth elements (REEs) in Europe

In 2023, Swedish mining company LKAB announced the discovery of the largest known deposit of rare earth elements (REEs) in Europe. Located in Kiruna, the iron ore deposit contains high levels of phosp

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Apr 22

In 2023, mining company LKAB announced the discovery of the largest known deposit of Rare Earth Elements in Europe. To talk about the discovery and how the company plans to extract the minerals, I’m joined by Darren Wilson, CEO of LKAB Minerals.
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Darren Wilson (LKAB Minerals) on mining rare earth elements (REEs) in Europe

In 2023, Swedish mining company LKAB announced the discovery of the largest known deposit of rare earth elements (REEs) in Europe. Located in Kiruna, the iron ore deposit contains high levels of phosp

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Apr 21

Voor mij de kern van het SCP-onderzoek dat vorige week verscheen: "𝐏𝐫𝐨-𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐭-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐳𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠." Zie: www.linkedin.com/posts/remcod...

Vorige week publiceerde het Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau (SCP, The… | Remco de Boer

Vorige week publiceerde het Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau (SCP, The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP) onderzoek naar het Nederlandse klimaatbeleid. Zelf bracht het planbureau dat naar ...

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Apr 21

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Apr 19

To talk about the future of mining in Europe – and the innovation needed to shape it – I'm joined by Jenny Greberg, Vice President of Technology at Swedish mining-company LKAB. soundcloud.com/studio-energ...

Jenny Greberg (LKAB) on the future of mining in Europe, and the innovation needed to shape it

The European Commission's support, last month, for 47 strategic projects to boost domestic capacity in strategic raw materials, puts mining at the forefront of EU policy. Europe must mine more, faster

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Remco de Boer @studioenergie.bsky.social · Apr 18

Europe must mine more, faster and responsibly. My guest on tomorrow's Studio Energie podcast is Jenny Greberg, Vice President of Technology at Swedish mining company LKAB. We discuss the future of mining in Europe and the innovation needed to shape it. www.studio-energie.nl