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Nabucco Construction in Bulgaria to Be Launched in Mid-2013

Πεμ, 10 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:42

The construction of the Nabucco gas pipeline on Bulgarian territory will be launched in mid-2013, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has announced. During a Nabucco Committee sitting in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, Borisov pointed out that the gas pipeline project is seriously backed by the European Commission

RWE's Renewables Unit Calls For More Reform of German Energy Policy

Πεμ, 10 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:40

Germany urgently needs to press ahead with reforming its energy market, but a series of elections, including general elections in the autumn, could mean standstill for much of 2013, said utility RWE AG's (RWE.XE) renewable energies chief Thursday

Greece Passes the 3 GW Milestone in Renewable Energy

Τετ, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:32

The amount of renewable installed capacity in Greece exceeded the 3000 MW milestone in November, 2012, according to the official data published by the system operator, LAGIE. During that month, 60 MW of new solar projects were added to the mix, of which 39,3 MW were solar farms and 20,8 MW were solar roofs.

Bulgaria for Citizens Movement Calls for Boycott of Nuclear Energy Referendum

Τετ, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:09

Former EU commissioner Meglena Kuneva's party Bulgaria for the Citizens Movement has called for a boycott of the forthcoming referendum on the future of nuclear power industry in the country, which is scheduled for January 27.

New Japan Nuclear Safety Rules Set to Hit Utilities' Earnings

Τετ, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:08

Tough safety measures being considered by Japan's nuclear regulator are certain to deal a blow to utilities because it could cost tens of billions of yen to bring an old reactor into compliance, the Nikkei reported in its Wednesday morning edition.

Iran Says Sole Nuclear Plant At Full Capacity

Τετ, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:08

Iran's sole nuclear power plant is now linked to the national energy grid at full capacity after having to be taken off-line for two months, the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization said Wednesday.

Iran Dents UN Nuclear Watchdog Hopes of Access to Key Site

Τετ, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:07

Iran Wednesday poured water on the U.N. nuclear watchdog's hopes of securing access in talks next week to a military complex where suspected past research into atomic bomb triggers might have been carried out.

Romanian Nuclearelectrica Reactor Shuts Down Unexpectedly

Τετ, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:07

A reactor at Romania's state-run energy producer Nuclearelectrica shut down unexpectedly earlier Wednesday, company officials told Mediafax.

Romania Power Output Down 2.3% on Year in Jan-Nov 2012

Τρι, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:10

Romania's energy output fell 2.3% on the year to 20.9 million tons of oil equivalent in the first 11 months of 2012, on declining production in the hydropower and nuclear sectors, official data showed Tuesday, news agency Mediafax reported.

Iraq Names New Deputy Oil Minister, North Oil Co Chief

Τρι, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:10

Iraq has named a new deputy oil minister, replacing an oil official who had been in the job since after the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, Iraqi oil officials in Baghdad said Tuesday.

GDF Suez-led Consortium Wins Kuwait's Water, Power Contract

Τρι, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:09

French gas major GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) said Tuesday its consortium has secured a contract to build and operate the much-delayed Zour north independent water and power project in Kuwait.

Egypt Lifts Anti-Dumping Fess on Saudi Polypropylene Exports

Τρι, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:09

Egypt has decided to lift anti-dumping fees on polypropylene imports from Saudi Arabia as the measure was against its public interest, Saudi Arabia's deputy oil minister Prince Abdul-Aziz bin Salman said in remarks published Tuesday.

EIA: US Dry Natural Gas Output up 1.9% on Year in October to Record

Τρι, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:09

U.S. dry natural gas output rose 1.9% in October from a year earlier to a high of 2.058 trillion cubic feet, the Energy Information Administration said late Monday.

Exxon Sets $14 Billion Canadian Oil Project

Δευ, 7 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 19:00

ExxonMobil Corp. will spend $14 billion to develop the Hebron oil field off the shore of eastern Canadian province Newfoundland and Labrador, a project it expects to yield 700 million barrels of oil, the company said Friday.

China Starts Construction On 200-Megawatt Nuclear Power Project

Δευ, 7 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:59

China has started construction of a 200-megawatt nuclear power project in the coastal city of Rongcheng, the official Xinhua news agency said Monday, citing a statement by its builder and eventual operator.

Iraq December Oil Exports Down 11% On Month

Δευ, 7 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:59

Iraq's crude oil exports in December fell by 11% because of bad weather in southern oil export terminals and suspension of exports from the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq, people familiar with the State Oil Marketing Organization, or SOMO, said Monday.