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German Energy Lobby Wants End of Fixed Prices for Renewable Energies

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:02

Germany's largest energy lobby group Friday urged lawmakers to fix the country's power market after years of generous subsidies for renewable energies have resulted in spiraling electricity costs, while bringing conventional power plants to the verge of losses.

Brazil to Raise Gasoline, Diesel Prices By 5% in October

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:02

Brazil's government will allow state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, to raise gasoline and diesel prices by 5% in October, local business daily Valor Economico reported Friday.

Croatian Court Issues Detention Order for MOL CEO Hernadi

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:01

A court in Zagreb on Friday issued a detention order for the chief executive and chairman of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL Nyrt. (MOL.BU), Zsolt Hernadi, after he didn't attend a hearing in a corruption investigation, the court's spokesman told The Wall Street Journal.

The 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition Opens on Monday, 30 September 2013, in Paris, France

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 16:48

The 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2013) opens its doors on Monday, 30 September 2013, and is ready to welcome the global PV business and research community in Paris, France. The event takes place from 30 September to 04 October 2013 (Conference: 30 September to 04 October 2013 – Exhibition: 01 to 03 October 2013). This unique PV solar gathering constitutes the world’s leading science-to-science, business-to-business and science-to-industry forum for the global PV Solar sector

Statoil Discovers Up to 600M Barrels of Oil Offshore Canada

Πεμ, 26 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:05

Norwegian oil company Statoil ASA (STO) said Thursday it had discovered up to 600 million barrels of recoverable oil offshore Canada, its third discovery in a potential new core production area.

Cyprus: Results of Gas Appraisal Due Next Month

Πεμ, 26 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:05

TEXAS-based Noble Energy is due to announce the results of its appraisaldrillingat the Aphrodite gas field early next month, the energy minister said Tuesday.

Gazprom Opposes Rosneft, Exxon LNG Project - Agency

Πεμ, 26 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:04

Russian state gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) opposes the plans of state oil firm OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) and Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) to build a gas liquefaction plant on the Pacific island of Sakhalin and is prepared to continue talks on buying and liquefying the gas itself, a Gazprom executive was quoted as saying Wednesday by Prime news agency.

Russian Court Orders Three Foreign Greenpeace Activists Detained - Group

Πεμ, 26 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:04

A Russian court Thursday ordered three foreign Greenpeace activists to be detained for two months after investigators opened a probe into piracy over the group's open-sea protest near an Arctic platform.

Rosneft Signs Deal to Supply Gas to Enel's OGK-5 Power Plants

Τετ, 25 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:29

Russian energy giant OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) has signed a 12-year deal to supply gas to Italian energy firm Enel SpA's (ENEL.MI) OGK-5 power producer, the two companies said Wednesday.

Pakistan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 328

Τετ, 25 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:28

The death toll from a major earthquake that hit southwestern Pakistan rose to 328 on Wednesday, provincial officials said, with more fatalities feared as rescue teams reach the remote affected area.

Saudi Oil Minister Says Supplies Adequate, Inventories Excellent

Τρι, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:37

Oil Markets are currently balanced and inventories are at excellent levels, but the geopolitical situation is having an impact on prices, Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said Tuesday.

Iraq to Turn up Oil Tap This Year

Τρι, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:36

Four years after war-scarred Iraq enlisted major oil companies to develop its oil fields, the country is about to turn up the tap.

Henry David Joins Energean Oil & Gas

Τρι, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 16:03

Henry David, one of the top American geoscientists, who has cooperated with some of the biggest company in the international oil & gas industry, joins Energean Oil & Gas’s stuff.