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EU plans strategic overhaul to fix energy grid bottlenecks, FT reports

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on December 8, 2025

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· Last updated: January 20, 2026

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Dec 6 (Reuters) - The EU will take a top-down approach to building a cross-border energy grid, as the bloc's Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned of billions lost from bottlenecks and failures to

EU's Strategic Plan to Overhaul Energy Grid Bottlenecks

Dec 6 (Reuters) - The EU will take a top-down approach to building a cross-border energy grid, as the bloc's Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned of billions lost from bottlenecks and failures to match supply with demand, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

Brussels will develop a plan to identify where investment is needed and will find projects to fill those gaps to push EU countries to better co-ordinate energy infrastructure across borders and sectors, the report added.

Jorgensen told the Financial Times that the "biggest danger" to the bloc’s decarbonisation and energy security goals was the slow construction of its power grid.

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Sam Holmes)

Key Takeaways

  • The EU plans a top-down approach to energy grid development.
  • Bottlenecks cause billions in losses for the EU.
  • A strategic plan will identify investment needs.
  • Cross-border coordination is crucial for energy security.
  • Slow grid construction threatens decarbonisation goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is decarbonisation?
Decarbonisation refers to the process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy production and consumption, aiming to combat climate change and promote sustainable energy sources.
What is energy infrastructure?
Energy infrastructure includes the physical systems and facilities necessary for the production, transmission, and distribution of energy, such as power plants, grids, and pipelines.
What are energy bottlenecks?
Energy bottlenecks occur when there are limitations in the energy supply chain, causing delays or inefficiencies in the generation, transmission, or distribution of energy.

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