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Chinese EPR Resumes Power Supply After Extended Outage

Τρι, 23 Αυγούστου 2022 - 18:53

The 1750-megawatt EPR entered commercial operation in December 2018. However, in June 2021 - midway through its second fuel cycle - an increase in the concentration of noble gases in the primary circuit of Taishan 1 was attributed to a few damaged fuel rods. China's National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) estimated that of the more than 60,000 fuel rods in the core of Taishan 1, about five probably had damage to their cladding. The core of Taishan 1 contains 241 fuel assemblies, each of them made from 265 fuel rods

Serbia Doesn’t Have Enough Coal for Winter, Trade Unionist from EPS Warns

Τετ, 17 Αυγούστου 2022 - 18:00

Electricity production in Serbia reached a critical point and the supply for the upcoming winter is uncertain, according to Dragoslav Ljubičić from the energy and mining branch of the Nezavisnost trade union

Russia Warns of Winter Pain as Gas Prices Hit New Records

Τετ, 17 Αυγούστου 2022 - 17:54

Gas price futures hit a fresh record Tuesday of €234.50 per megawatt-hour as Europe braces for a possible Russian gas shutoff and countries race to fill underground gas storage facilities before winter

EBRD Lends 43 Mln Euro to Taaleri-ENCRO JV for Two Wind Farms in Croatia

Τρι, 16 Αυγούστου 2022 - 19:38

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Tuesday it is extending a 43 million euro ($43.6 million) loan to Croatian electricity producer Kunovac, jointly owned by Taaleri Energia’s SolarWind II Funds and local company ENCRO Kunovac, to finance the construction of two new wind farms

India Says No Pressure from Western Countries to Limit Energy Purchases from Russia

Τρι, 16 Αυγούστου 2022 - 19:35

 India said on Friday there was no pressure on it from Western countries or anywhere else over its energy purchases from Russia, as Indian firms step up imports of oil and coal from the country shunned by some governments for its invasion of Ukraine

Romania's Romgaz Completes Takeover of Exxon Mobil's Stake in Neptun Deep

Τρι, 2 Αυγούστου 2022 - 17:18

Romanian natural gas producer Romgaz [BSE:SNG] said on Monday it has completed the acquisition of Exxon Mobil's 50% stake in the Black Sea offshore project Neptun Deep for $1.06 billion (1 billion euro)

BP Posts $9.3 Billion Profit in 2Q22

Τρι, 2 Αυγούστου 2022 - 17:15

British energy giant bp reported a profit of around $9.3 billion in the second quarter of the year, against a loss of nearly $20.3 billion during the previous quarter, according to its financial results statement released Tuesday

Bulgargaz Proposes 54% Hike in Natgas Price for Aug

Τετ, 27 Ιουλίου 2022 - 19:35

Bulgarian public gas supplier Bulgargaz said it is proposing a rise in the wholesale natural gas price applicable for August to 286.84 levs ($148.5/146.6 euro) per MWh

Gazprom Warns Turbine Issues for Nord Stream Are Piling Up

Τετ, 27 Ιουλίου 2022 - 19:24

Gazprom PJSC has signaled more problems are possible with Nord Stream gas turbines, amid its spat with Siemens Energy AG over equipment maintenance

TAP to Increase Deliveries of Gas by 50% This Year

Τρι, 26 Ιουλίου 2022 - 17:13

An increase in the capacity of the TAP natural gas pipeline is being planned to help reduce dependence on Russian gas in Southeastern Europe, the company managing the pipeline stated

EU: Member States Commit to Reducing Gas Demand by 15% Next Winter

Τρι, 26 Ιουλίου 2022 - 17:09

In an effort to increase EU security of energy supply, member states today reached a political agreement on a voluntary reduction of natural gas demand by 15% this winter. The Council regulation also foresees the possibility to trigger a ‘Union alert’ on security of supply, in which case the gas demand reduction would become mandatory

Saipem Forges Ahead With Deep-Water Gas Pipeline in Turkey

Παρ, 22 Ιουλίου 2022 - 19:46

A 170-kilometre export pipeline will take gas to shore from Turkish Petroleum's Sakarya project in the Black Sea

Total to Cut Fuel Prices at All French Service Stations

Παρ, 22 Ιουλίου 2022 - 19:38

TotalEnergies plans to offer a discount on fuel sold at all of its retail stations in France, expanding on a price reduction programme already in place at its motorway service stations