Energy Evolution Transatlantic divide: US and EU chart different energy transition paths
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Oct 21, 2025 Laurent Ruseckas, an expert in LNG markets and geopolitical energy dynamics, and Coralie Laurencin, a specialist in EU gas and carbon policy, delve into the contrasting energy strategies of the US and Europe. They discuss how Trump's policies are reigniting fossil fuel ambitions while Europe grapples with economic pressures and regulatory challenges. The duo also explores implementation obstacles for EU methane regulations, the potential impacts of falling gas prices, and the vital role of U.S. LNG in reshaping transatlantic relations.
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U.S. Policy Shift Alters Global Mood
- President Trump's second term shifted U.S. policy toward fossil fuel expansion and rollbacks of clean energy support.
- Laurent Ruseckas says this change has altered the global mood, making fossil-friendly talk more acceptable in Europe.
Europe Pushes Back On Transition Pace
- Europe shows growing pushback on the speed of its energy transition across heat, transport, power and hydrogen.
- Coralie Laurencin links this to cost and affordability concerns from voters and big business.
Regulatory Tuning To Protect Industry
- The Draghi report reframed EU debate toward easing prescriptive regulation to protect industrial competitiveness.
- Laurent Ruseckas notes the omnibus package aims to scale back some stringent climate reporting rules.