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EDF CEO: Windfarm Tender Offer Results Expected Thursday

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:34

The result of the French offshore wind farm tenders is expected as soon as Thursday, Electricite de France SA's (EDF.FR) Chairman and Chief Executive Henri Proglio said Wednesday.

Total: Waiting For Favorable Weather To Return To Elgin Rig

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:34

Total SA (TOT) was still waiting Wednesday morning for favorable weather conditions before launching an operation to return to its Elgin platform in the North Sea, a spokesman said.

Pro-North Korea Newspaper Hints At Nuclear Test

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:33

North Korea could carry out another nuclear test if the launch of its long-range rocket leads to the expected suspension of U.S. food aid, a pro-North newspaper in Japan said on Wednesday.

South Stream Appoints Banks For Offshore Section Financing

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:33

The OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS)-led South Stream natural-gas pipeline project has appointed units of Credit Agricole SA (ACA.FR), ING Bank NV and Russia's RPFB Project Finance as joint financial advisors for its offshore section, the consortium said Wednesday.

Foreign Countries and Companies Intend to Get Share in TANAP

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 16:24

Shares of Turkey and Azerbaijan in Trans Anadolu Pipeline are not planned to change and the sides did not raise questions on this issue.

Italy Studies Cut to PV Incentives

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 16:17

The Italian government is studying a reduction in incentives for future photovoltaic (PV) sites. The review is due to be applied for sites coming on line from 1 July this year, putting an end to the current regime introduced on 1 June 2011 and scheduled to last until the end of 2016.

Ukraine Wants to Join Trans-Caspian Pipeline

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 13:47

Ukraine is ready to join the future Trans-Caspian gas pipeline project which will deliver natural gas to Europe from the Caspian Sea region bypassing Russia, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said on Wednesday.

A Pipeline Carrying Azeri gas to Turkey is Expected to Reach Bulgaria's Kapitan Andreevo

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 12:30

A pipeline carrying Azeri gas to Turkey is expected to reach Bulgaria's Kapitan Andreevo, according to Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria Ismail Aramaz.

Greece’s Top Refiner Hellenic Petroleum has Suspended Purchases of Iranian Crude

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 12:25

Greece’s top refiner Hellenic Petroleum has suspended purchases of Iranian crude in April as approaching sanctions on Tehran have made banking payments virtually impossible, a senior source at the firm said.

Enel CEO Sees Electricity As Fuel Of Future For City Transport

Τρι, 3 Απριλίου 2012 - 18:52

Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) Tuesday said electricity will be the transportation fuel of the future in cities, after signed a deal with Rome's municipality that will give Italy's capital the country's biggest vehicle-charging infrastructure.

Japan, Iran Add Sanctions Clause To Oil Deals

Τρι, 3 Απριλίου 2012 - 18:51

Japanese refiners have received an exemption clause from Iran in case oil deliveries are disrupted due to international sanctions, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing industry sources.

The Greek Energy Roadmap to 2050

Τρι, 3 Απριλίου 2012 - 14:08

The energy sector constitutes a cornerstone for economic development and has either direct or indirect impact on every sector of the economy. Therefore it becomes obvious that the energy planning at national level is an important tool towards the implementation of the development policy of a country, with a tremendous impact on national and not only economic activity.

Qatar Oil Minister: No Crude-Oil Supply Shortage Globally

Δευ, 2 Απριλίου 2012 - 18:24

Qatar's energy and industry minister said Monday that there isn't any shortage of crude oil globally and that Qatar is producing at its peak capacity of 720,000-730,000 barrels a day, as well as nearly an equal amount of condensates.