Spain's Ibereolica Plans $2.6 Bln Solar Energy Project In Chile Τετ, 28 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:48 Spanish energy company Ibereolica plans to build the largest solar energy park in Chile and submitted its $2.6 billion project to the environmental authorities for approval.
The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) will Start Receiving Bids for the Oil Search on May 15 Τετ, 28 Μαρτίου 2012 - 16:06 Turkey’s national oil and gas company and energy regulator will soon receive applications from corporations to search for oil in Turkey and import natural gas from Iraq, respectively.
Kurdistan: Iraq Must Seek Approval For Kirkuk Oil Field Upgrade Τρι, 27 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:04 The Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq said Monday that Iraq's federal government needs to seek its approval before signing deals to develop the giant Kirkuk oil field.
Russian Energy Ministry Proposes New Oil Export Duty Τρι, 27 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:03 Russia's energy ministry has proposed a new oil tax regime that will lower the export duty on crude oil and oil products starting in 2014, the Interfax news agency reported late Monday citing a letter from Deputy Energy Minister Sergey Kudryashov to the government.
Spain To Raise Power Prices By 5%-7% In April-Industry Minister Τρι, 27 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:03 Spain's government plans to increase power prices by between 5% and 7% at the beginning of April, Industry Minister Jose Manuel Soria said Tuesday in an interview with broadcaster Antena 3.
New Iraq Oil Export Terminal Loads 3rd Vessel Τρι, 27 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:02 Iraq's new single-point mooring, or SPM, terminal in the south is loading a third tanker Tuesday at a rate of 800,000-900,000 barrels a day, a senior Iraqi oil official said.
EnBW Seeks Advisors For Sale Of Power Transmission Grid Τρι, 27 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:02 German utility EnBW Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg AG (EBK.XE) is seeking advisors for the sale of its power transmission network valued at over EUR300 million, three people familiar with the matter told Dow Jones Newswires.
Vestas Remains Top Wind Turbine Maker, Goldwind Is Second Τρι, 27 Μαρτίου 2012 - 14:17 The wind-power market is expected to grow more slowly than prior estimates, with Make Consulting and Navigant Consulting Inc. (NCI) cutting forecasts through 2016.
Bulgaria’s NEK To Seek 15% Increase in Electricity Prices Τρι, 27 Μαρτίου 2012 - 14:16 Bulgarian power grid operator NEK will seek an increase in electricity prices of at least 15% from July 1, the company's former head Mihail Andonov, who was appointed executive director of the state-owned Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) over the weekend, said.
Gaza Hit By Power Crisis As Fuel Runs Out Again Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2012 - 17:30 The Gaza Strip's sole power station shuddered to a halt Sunday, leaving residents without current for long periods and endangering the lives of hospital patients, officials said.
US Solar Tariff Unlikely To Slow Chinese Companies In Long Run -Fitch Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2012 - 17:29 U.S. anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese exports of solar panels are unlikely to slow the pace at which Chinese companies are capturing U.S. market share, but they will likely slow their sales in the U.S. in the short term, Fitch Ratings said Monday.
Eni: New Giant Natural Gas Discovery Offshore Mozambique Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2012 - 17:29 Eni SpA (E) Monday announced a new giant natural gas discovery in Area 4, offshore Mozambique, at the Mamba North East 1 exploration prospect.
GDF Suez: Could Create As Many As 6,000 Jobs On French Windfarm Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2012 - 17:28 French consortium comprising GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) and Vinci SA (DG.FR) and its industrial partner Areva SA (AREVA.FR) Monday said that would they be the successful bidder on three offshore windfarm tenders off Normandy, Northern France, the whole project would mobilize up to 6,000 jobs.
Nigeria Govt: GE To Invest $10B In Power Plants Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2012 - 17:28 General Electric Co. (GE) has agreed to invest $10 billion in new power plants in Nigeria, that country's power ministry said Monday, Reuters reported on its website.
German Ruling Coalition Agrees Solar Subsidy Cuts Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2012 - 17:27 Germany's ruling coalition has agreed solar subsidy cuts that are aimed at containing the rapid expansion of photovoltaic solar technology and the associated costs of subsidizing it, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
Bulgaria Dismisses Head of Energy Holding Co Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2012 - 13:04 Bulgaria's energy and economy minister has dismissed the executive director of the state-owned Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) Yordan Georgiev, the ministry said on Sunday.