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Evolution of the EU ETS market in 2024 and prospects for 2025

– 13 March 2025

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The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has already shown remarkable volatility and adaptation in 2024, with significant implications for power producers, heavy industry and market participants across Europe.

From shifting allowance prices to regulatory tweaks and supply-demand dynamics, this year has offered a preview of how the carbon market is evolving under the pressure of Europe’s climate ambitions.

As we look toward 2025, new challenges and opportunities are emerging: tighter compliance requirements, transitions in sectoral coverage, and increased integration of climate policy with industrial strategy. In this post, we’ll explore:

  • Key developments in the EU ETS market in 2024
  • Price drivers and regulatory changes shaping the carbon allowances market
  • Predictions and risks for 2025
  • What steps companies should take now to stay ahead in the evolving carbon-pricing landscape

Join us as we dissect recent market trends for Energy Press Greece.

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