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Bulgaria Extends Petroceltic’s Oil/Gas Exploration Permit for Galata Block

Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 18:21

Bulgaria has extended a gas and oil exploration permit for Galata offshore block granted to Petroceltic until early September 2016, the government said on Wednesday. The 411-day extension will enable Petroceltic to carry out exploration and drilling activities in the Galata Block according to itsapproved work schedule, the cabinet said in a statement following a weekly meeting

Bankers Petroleum Says Albanian Authorities Committed to Resolve Audit Through Third-Party

Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 18:18

Canada’s Bankers Petroleum said it has obtained a commitment from the Albanian National Agency for Natural Resources (AKBN) to engage a third-party international auditor to resolve an outstanding audit regarding eligible operating and capital expenses for cost recovery

EU PVSEC 2015: The World’s Biggest Scientific Conference for Photovoltaics Started on 14 September in Hamburg

Τρι, 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 18:53

The world’s biggest scientific conference for photovoltaics started on 14 September 2015 in Hamburg, Germany • 1,300 specialist presentations on photovoltaics topics • PV is the most important energy source in the future. • System Integration will be the next big challenge for PV

Bulgaria Will Score Substantial Gain from EU Energy Union - Sefcovic

Τρι, 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 18:47

Bulgaria is among those poised to score the biggest gain from the European Energy Union in terms of energy security, improved connectedness with neighbor countries, and energy diversification, according to Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission, in charge of Energy Union

Turkish Stream First Line Launch Postponed- Gazprom

Τρι, 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 18:46

The launch date of the first line of the Turkish Stream project has been postponed due to the political crisis in Turkey, Gazprom Deputy CEO Alexander Medvedev said on Sept. 14, as quoted by Russia’s TASS News Agency

Russia Moves to Syria?

Τρι, 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 18:44

Russia has sent some of its most modern battle tanks, moving forward with its plans on establishing a new air base in Syria, the Pentagon said on Monday

23 - 24 September, 2015: Athens to Host «Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean Exhibition and Conference»

Πεμ, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 10:41

For the first time, Athens will be hosting this month the most important Oil & Gas international exhibition and conference in the Black Sea and Mediterranean region. Executives of NOC’s and senior government officials from 11 countries, 31 eminent internationalspeakers and 25 distinguished exhibitors are participating in the 3rd Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean Exhibition and Conference to be held in Athens, Greece, on 23 - 24 September, 2015

Fatih Birol Takes Office as Executive Director of Global Energy Authority

Τρι, 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 17:52

Dr. Fatih Birol took office on Sept. 1 as the new executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), ushering in a new era for the global energy authority, the IEA said in a written statement

Bulgaria's NPP Kozloduy Shuts 1,000 MW Unit for Scheduled Overhaul

Τρι, 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 17:49

Bulgaria's sole nuclear power plant (NPP) Kozloduy said it shut down its 1,000 MW Unit 6 on Saturday for planned annual overhaul.The unit's overhaul is expected to be completed by the end of October, the plant said in a press release over the weekend

G.E. Gets European Regulators’ Approval to Buy Alstom Power Unit

Τρι, 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 17:47

General Electric on Tuesday overcame the last big hurdle to the largest acquisition in its history, a $13.5 billion deal for the power business of Alstom of France, after European officials agreed that G.E. had adequately addressed their antitrust concerns

Qatar Sends 1,000 Troops to Yemen

Τρι, 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 17:44

Qatar has sent 1,000 ground troops to Yemen, according to a report by Al Jazeera television. Many fear that violence in the already war-torn country might escalate even more as the Arab coaltion forces are preparing to launch a major ground attack

Petronas Said to Mull Buying Statoil’s Stake in TAP Project

Πεμ, 3 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 15:39

Malaysia’s state-owned energy company is considering acquiring Statoil ASA’s stake in a gas pipeline into Europe from the Caspian basin, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Petroliam Nasional Bhd, also known as Petronas, may buy Norway’s biggest energy company’s 20 percent stake in the project, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the process is confidential

«Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean Conference 2015» to Focus on Latest Regional Hydrocarbons Activity and Developments

Πεμ, 3 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 - 15:34

All the latest hydrocarbon activity and developments in the Black Sea, East Med, Ionian and Aegean Seas will be covered in the Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean Exhibition and Conference (www.global-oilgas.com) to be held in Athens, Greece, on 23 - 24 September, 2015. Jointly hosted by ITE Group plc, the London-based global leader in conferences and exhibitions and Greece’s leading event organizer, ROTA SA, this major exhibition and conference event will have the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) as its official Partner