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Slovenia's ELES Awards Contracts to Three Local Cos for Electrotechnical Equipment

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 18:28

Slovenian state-owned power transmission system operator ELES has awarded four contracts to three local firms for the procurement of electrotechnical equipment worth a total of 604,000 euro ($683,000), a notice in the European Union’s procurement journal showed on Wednesday.

Bosnia’s Federation Sees 2015 Power Output Topping 9,450 GWh

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 18:25

The government of Bosnia’s Muslim-Croat Federation said on Wednesday it sees domestic electricity output at 9,459.6 GWh in 2015, while power consumption is seen at 9,279.9 GWh.

Romania's Oil Terminal Signs Services Deal With Petrotel Lukoil Refinery

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 18:21

Romanian cargo handling companyOil Terminal, said on Wednesday it has signed a deal estimated at 33.6million lei ($8.6 million/7.5 million euro) with local refinery Petrotel Lukoil forservices to be provided by the terminal in 2015.

First EU - Greece Clash Over Ukraine

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 16:05

Greece objects to the Statement of the Heads of State or Government published today by the European Council and is accusing the Council as well as EEAS and Federica Mogherini for proceeding without Greece's consent, just minutes after the new Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras took office in Athens.

Greece Might Block Fresh EU Sanctions Against Russia

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:54

No decision on new sanctions against Russia will be taken at the extraordinaryEU Foreign Affairs Council on Thursday.

Greece Does Not Agree With Spirit of Sanction Against Russia Dpt. Foreign Minister

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:46

“We do not agree with the spirit of the sanctions against Russia, which has adverse repercussions not only in agriculture as far as the economy of our country is concerned, but also more generally," Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs Nikos Chountis said in an interview with ANA-MPA, the semi-official Greek news agency.

Bosnia’s 11-Mo Electricity Output Totals 13,312 GWh

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:12

Bosnia’s net electricity output totalled 13,312 GW in the first eleven months of 2014, data of the country's statistics office indicated on Tuesday.

Romanian Antitrust Body Fines Four Drilling Cos for Rigging Romgaz Tenders

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:10

Romania's competition council said on Tuesday it has fined four local drilling companies a combined 13 million lei ($3.3 million/2.9 million euro) for agreeing beforehand on bids to be placed in tenders organised by state-controlled natural gas producer Romgaz.

Bosnia's EPBiH Plans to Raise Electricity Output by 3.3% in 2015

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:06

Bosnian state-controlled power utility Elektroprivreda BiH [SAJ:JPESR] said on Tuesday it plans to raise electricity output by 3.3% to 7,651 GWh in 2015, mostly due to expected shorter downtime at its thermal power plants for regular overhauls.

The New Greece and NATO’s World of Warcraft

Τρι, 27 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 17:58

The crash of a GreekF-16military aircraft in Spain on Monday, on the very day of the inauguration of the new Greek prime minister, leader of the radical left Alexis Tsipras, could seem like abad omen for Greece’s status in NATO.

Azerbaijan EU Step Up Southern Gas Corridor Efforts

Τρι, 27 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 17:47

On February 12, the first meeting of the advisory council for the Southern Gas Corridor will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, an important alterative supplier for the EU, the head of Azerbaijan’s Mission to the EU told New Europe.

Lukoil Srbija Invites Bids for Sale/Lease of Nine Filling Stations

Τρι, 27 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 17:32

Fuel retailer Lukoil Srbija has invited bids for the sale or lease of nine of its filling stations.

Serbia's NIS Fails to Complete Well Drilling Program Agreed With Falcon Oil&Gas

Τρι, 27 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 17:29

Falcon Oil&Gas said on Monday the extension granted to its partner, Novi Sad-based oil and gas company NIS, regarding a three-well drilling and testing programme in Hungary has expired with the Serbian firm failing to fulfil its commitments.

Slovenia's 2014 Electricity Consumption Falls 2%

Τρι, 27 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 17:26

Slovenia's electricity consumption declined by 2.0% in 2014, the country's statistics office said on Monday.

Montenegro's EPCG Ready to Start Construction of TPP Pljevlja Unit Without Partner

Δευ, 26 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 17:27

Montenegrin state-controlled power utility EPCG is ready to start the construction of a second unit at thermal power plant (TPP) Pljevlja even if it fails to find a partner by the end of March as planned, deputy prime minister Vujica Lazovic said on Friday.

Power Demand in Romania Seen Almost Flat by 2025

Δευ, 26 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 17:25

Electricity demand in Romania is expected to grow byless than 1% per year until 2025, unless the government takes aproactive approach to encourageconsumption, a study byglobal consultancy A.T. Kearney has indicated.