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REN 21 - A Record Breaking Year for Renewable Energy: New Installations, Policy Targets, Investment and Jobs

Τετ, 1 Ιουνίου 2016 - 16:38

Today REN21 published the most comprehensive annual overview of the state of renewable energy. The Renewables 2016 Global Status Report reveals that renewables are now firmly established as competitive, mainstream sources of energy in many countries around the world

Bulgarian PM Discussing Gas Link, Border Protection with Greek Foreign Minister

Τετ, 1 Ιουνίου 2016 - 16:36

Diversification of sources and routes of natural gas supply is among the top priorities of Bulgaria’s government, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said at a meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias.Therefore, the construction of gas interconnectors with neighbouring countries and Greece in particular is of key importance for Bulgaria,Borisov has said, referring to the pipeline that would link the gas transmission systems of the two southeast European neighbours

Germany: Merkel Cabinet Approves E-Vehicle Subsidy Measures

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2016 - 17:02

The government and automakers will share the costs of the EUR 600 million rebate incentive, which will be available until 2019 or until the government share of the funding runs out

Gazprom Sells 37% Stake in Estonia’s AS Eesti Gaas for €24.57 Mln

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2016 - 17:01

The board of directors of Gazprom has agreed on withdrawal from the capital of Estonian gas distributing company AS Eesti Gaas by selling a 37% stake in it for 24.57 mln euros, the Russian gas giant said in a statement

Bulgaria Can Use South Stream Project Co.’s Assets in Planned Gas Hub - Energy Minister

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2016 - 16:59

The project company for the abandoned South Stream gas pipeline project has valuable assets which Bulgaria can use in view of plans to build a gas hub on its territory, Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova has said

Black Sea Seismic Program Under Way Offshore Romania

Παρ, 20 Μαΐου 2016 - 17:55

Carlyle Group’s Black Sea Oil & Gas SRL has awarded GC Rieber Shipping a 45-day contract for seismic work offshore Romania in the Black Sea. Wholly owned subsidiary Dolphin Geophysical Ltd. will deliver fast-track 3D seismic with its 16-streamer Polar Marquis

IEA Report Recommends Belgium to Reconsider Nuclear Phase-Out

Παρ, 20 Μαΐου 2016 - 17:54

Belgium should adopt a national long-term energy strategy without delay, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today, stressing that such a plan was required to respond to the challenge of decarbonising the economy while ensuring security of supply and affordability of energy

Spectre of Brexit Clouds Europe’s Energy Future

Παρ, 20 Μαΐου 2016 - 17:53

With a possible Brexit looming large on the political horizon, many energy companies, whether oil, gas or power, are becoming increasingly concerned about its negative impact on the UK and broader EU

Russia's Lukoil to Get 20% Stake in Norway Offshore Development Project — Ministry

Πεμ, 19 Μαΐου 2016 - 17:33

Lukoil Overseas North Shelf AS, a subsidiary of the Russian oil major Lukoil, obtained a 20% stake in an offshore development project in Norway, Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum said on Wednesday

China Permits CNPC to Build Pipe for Russian Gas Along Eastern Route

Πεμ, 19 Μαΐου 2016 - 17:32

On May 17, China’s Ministry of Environment Protection said in a statement that it gave permission to China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to build a 737-kilometre gas pipeline for Russian gas supplies along the Eastern route, Sputnik reported. The ministry will be constructed from Heihe in the northeastern Heilongjiang province to Changling in the northeastern Jilin province

2nd Global Oil&Gas SE Europe and Mediterranean Conference and Exhibition to be Organized in Partnership With IENE

Πεμ, 19 Μαΐου 2016 - 17:31

For the second year running IENEwill partner with ΙΤΕ Group PLC and ROTA SA to organize the Global Oil&Gas South East Europe and Mediterranean Exhibition and Conference, to take place in Athens (Metropolitan Expo), on September 28-29, 2016

Portugal Ran Entirely on Renewable Energy for 4 Days in a Row

Τετ, 18 Μαΐου 2016 - 18:10

For four days in a row, consumption of electricity in Portugal was fully covered by renewable sources

TAP 'to Supply Gas to Central, SE Europe' via Bulgaria-Greece Link

Τετ, 18 Μαΐου 2016 - 18:08

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) would also supply Southeastern and Central Europe with gas through the Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) when both are ready

In Thessaloniki, Tsipras Launches TAP Caspian Link to Europe

Τετ, 18 Μαΐου 2016 - 18:06

A key part of the EU-backed Southern Gas Corridor (SGC), the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, which will connect Caspian gas resources with the European market bypassing Russia, was launched in Thessaloniki on May 17 under the auspices of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

Gazprom's Gas Exports to Turkey Falls 18% in 1Q16

Τρι, 17 Μαΐου 2016 - 18:16

Russian Gazprom's natural gas exports to Turkey decreased by 18 percent to 6.4 billion cubic meters (bcm) in the first quarter of 2016 compared to same period last year, according to the company's announcement on Tuesday

Iran to Build Wind Farm in Kazakhstan

Τρι, 17 Μαΐου 2016 - 18:13

Iran and Kazakhstan have struck a deal on the construction of a wind park in Kazakhstan to generate electricity there, Press TV reported. The agreement with sealed between Iran's Power and Water Equipment & Services Export Company (SUNIR) and Eurasia Invest Group in Tehran on Saturday