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«9th SE Europe Energy Dialogue» Successfully Concluded its High-Level Meeting in Thessaloniki

«9th SE Europe Energy Dialogue» Successfully Concluded its High-Level Meeting in Thessaloniki

Δευ, 4 Ιουλίου 2016 - 15:40

The SE Europe Energy Dialogue, convened by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE), for the 9th year running, in Thessaloniki on June 29-30, proved once again a highly rewarding event and one of the highlights of the current regional energy agenda. This year’s intense two-day Energy Dialogue event attracted more than 75 delegates from 20 different countries from the region and beyond

Gazprom May Unfreeze South Stream Project Promptly — Official

Gazprom May Unfreeze South Stream Project Promptly — Official

Τετ, 29 Ιουνίου 2016 - 21:38

Russia’s largest gas producer is ready to unfreeze the South Stream gas pipeline project within a short period of time in case the political environment changes, Gazprom Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee Andrey Kruglov said Wednesday

Every Banker in the World Is Chasing the Saudi Aramco Deal

Every Banker in the World Is Chasing the Saudi Aramco Deal

Τετ, 29 Ιουνίου 2016 - 21:36

When news broke in January that Saudi Arabia was considering an initial public offering ofits state-owned oil company, the first reaction on Wall Street was shock. Then calls began pouring into Dubai -- the Middle East’s financial hub -- from senior bankers in London and New York

Energean Picks Up Montenegrin ‘Sweet Spot’

Energean Picks Up Montenegrin ‘Sweet Spot’

Τετ, 29 Ιουνίου 2016 - 21:35

Greek explorer Energean Oil & Gas has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Economy of Montenegro upon Hydrocarbons Exploration and Production for offshore blocks 4219-26 and 4218-30

Israel, Turkey Restore Ties in Deal Spurred by Energy Prospects

Israel, Turkey Restore Ties in Deal Spurred by Energy Prospects

Τρι, 28 Ιουνίου 2016 - 14:42

Israel and Turkey announced on Monday they would normalize ties after a six-year rupture, a rare rapprochement in the divided Middle East driven by the prospect of lucrative Mediterranean gas deals as well as mutual fears over growing security risks

Gazprom Open for Dialogue With Turkey on Turkish Stream Gas Pipeline Project

Gazprom Open for Dialogue With Turkey on Turkish Stream Gas Pipeline Project

Τρι, 28 Ιουνίου 2016 - 14:41

Russia’s top gas producer Gazprom is ready for a dialogue on a potential resumption of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline project, the company’s official representative Sergey Kupriyanov told TASS Monday. "Gazprom is and has always been open for a dialogue on the Turkish Stream," he said when commenting reports on potential rebuilding of relations with Turkey

IENE’s «9th SE Europe Energy Dialogue» to Focus on the Quest for a New Energy Balance

IENE’s «9th SE Europe Energy Dialogue» to Focus on the Quest for a New Energy Balance

Τρι, 28 Ιουνίου 2016 - 14:39

The "Quest for a New Energy Balance” is thespecial theme for this year’s SE EuropeEnergy Dialogue, which is convened by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) and will be held in Thessalonikion June 29-30. The 9th SEEED will among other topics seek to explore the rebalancing now taking place in the global and regional energy markets and how it affects SE Europe

Putin, Juncker Discuss EU-Russia Energy Ties But Avoid Sanctions

Putin, Juncker Discuss EU-Russia Energy Ties But Avoid Sanctions

Παρ, 17 Ιουνίου 2016 - 18:17

Russian President Vladimir Putin and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker have reportedly discussed the future of Russia-EU energy cooperation but did not address the issue of sanctions. The meeting took place on the margins of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on June 16

Novatek Plans to Prepare Arctic LNG Feasibility Study by 2018 — CEO

Novatek Plans to Prepare Arctic LNG Feasibility Study by 2018 — CEO

Παρ, 17 Ιουνίου 2016 - 18:12

Novatek plans to prepare the Arctic LNG plant feasibility study at 2017 year-end, Chief Executive Officer of the Russian gas producer Leonid Mikhelson said on Friday in an interview at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)

Greek Poseidon, US Noble to Cooperate in East-Med

Greek Poseidon, US Noble to Cooperate in East-Med

Παρ, 10 Ιουνίου 2016 - 14:58

Greek energy company IGI Poseidon signed a cooperation agreement with U.S. Energy Company Noble for feasibility work and viability assessment for a pipeline in the east Mediterranean, the company announced late on Thursday

Putin, Netanyahu Talk Economic Ties, Energy

Putin, Netanyahu Talk Economic Ties, Energy

Παρ, 10 Ιουνίου 2016 - 14:56

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during the latter’s visit to Moscow on June 7, discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation, including the further strengthening of trade and economic cooperation, especially energy ties

IEA Sees Major Shifts in Global Gas Trade Over Next Five Years

IEA Sees Major Shifts in Global Gas Trade Over Next Five Years

Παρ, 10 Ιουνίου 2016 - 14:54

The next five years will bring a reshaping of the global gas trade, theInternational Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday in its 2016Medium-Term Gas Market Report. New liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are coming online just as demand growth in some major markets weakens, resulting in major shifts in global gas trade patterns. A weak outlook for Japan and Korea – the world’s top two LNG buyers - means that new supplies will need to find other markets. China, India and ASEAN countries will emerge as key buyers

OPEC Not Unified on Oil Supplies, Prices

OPEC Not Unified on Oil Supplies, Prices

Παρ, 3 Ιουνίου 2016 - 18:44

Members of the Organization of Petroleum Countries (OPEC) at a meeting in Vienna on June 2 failed to show a unified stance to take measures that would influence crude supplies and prices. They noted, however, they were satisfied that prices had recovered after they bottomed out earlier this year