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Greenpeace Blocks Construction Of Dutch RWE Power Plant

Τρι, 30 Αυγούστου 2011 - 17:18

Environmental group Greenpeace Tuesday blocked the construction of German public utility company RWE AG's (RWE.XE) planned coal-fired power plant in the Netherlands.

Libya's Oil Exports To Support Oil Tanker Rates In 2012

Τρι, 30 Αυγούστου 2011 - 17:17

A restart of Libyan oil exports will lead to a renewed fixing of tankers, which should boost Mediterranean freight rates in 2012, Peter Sand, chief shipping analyst at The Baltic and International Maritime Council told Dow Jones Newswires Tuesday.

Gadhafi Still Able To Control And Command Troops - NATO

Τρι, 30 Αυγούστου 2011 - 17:17

Moammar Gadhafi is still able to command and control his remaining troops even though the Libyan leader is on the run, a NATO spokesman said Tuesday, adding that his whereabouts are unknown.

Eni Signs Libya Agreement, Paving Way To Restart Of Operations

Δευ, 29 Αυγούστου 2011 - 18:51

Italy's energy giant Eni SpA (E) said Monday it signed a memorandum with the Libyan National Transitional Council, or NTC, that strengthens co-operation in the country and paves the way to the restart of Eni's oil and gas operations there.

Iraq Contract May Force Oil Majors To Cede Gas To Shell

Δευ, 29 Αυγούστου 2011 - 18:50

Oil companies including BP PLC (BP), Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM), Eni SpA (E) and China National Petroleum Corp. could have to surrender most of the gas they extract from Iraq's southern fields to a project led by Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA), Reuters reported Monday, citing a "final draft contract" between the Iraqi government and the U.K. giant.

EU Reaches In-principle Agreement On Syrian Oil Ban - Diplomats

Δευ, 29 Αυγούστου 2011 - 18:50

The European Union reached an agreement in principle Monday to ban oil imports from Syria to punish the regime for its brutal crackdown on protesters, diplomats said.

Saudi Says It Remains Target For Terrorism

Δευ, 29 Αυγούστου 2011 - 18:50

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz said in comments published on Monday that terrorism remains a threat for the Sunni Gulf kingdom and accused Shiite Iran of targeting it.

Etrion Completes 10 MW Solar Project in Italy

Δευ, 29 Αυγούστου 2011 - 18:49

Etrion Corporation, an independent solar power producer, announces the completion of the Helios ITA-3 solar project in Puglia, Italy. The Helios ITA-3 solar project has a total capacity of 10 megawatts ("MW") and is expected to produce 16.8 million kilowatt hours ("kWh") of clean electricity and 5.0 million euros of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") per year.

Iran Ready For Increased Cooperation With IAEA - Nuclear Chief

Δευ, 29 Αυγούστου 2011 - 18:49

Iran is ready for increased cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog and could respond to a limited number of International Atomic Energy Agency "allegations," the country's nuclear chief told IRNA news agency Monday.

PM: Greece has Huge Potential in Energy Sector

Δευ, 29 Αυγούστου 2011 - 15:06

"Greece has a huge potential, which however, has been left unexploited, especially in the energy sector," Prime Minister George Papandreou said on Friday during a visit to the Renewable Energy Sources Centre at the Athens suburb of Pikermi.

Greece Plans to Develop Some 20,000 Hectares of Solar Power Parks

Δευ, 29 Αυγούστου 2011 - 12:28

Greece plans to develop some 20,000 hectares of solar power parks in a bid to export renewable energy to Germany reports the AFP.Wracked by debt but blessed with abundant sunshine, Greece plans to develop some 20,000 hectares of solar power parks in a bid to export renewable energy to Germany, a report said on Saturday.

Transneft To Raise Tariffs 2.8% On Sep 1, 5% On Nov 1

Παρ, 26 Αυγούστου 2011 - 18:09

Russian state pipeline operator OAO Transneft (TRNFP.RS) plans to raise tariffs 2.8% on Sept. 1 and another 5% on Nov. 1, the country's Federal Tariff Service said Friday.

Italy Denies Battle With France Over Libyan Riches

Παρ, 26 Αυγούστου 2011 - 18:09

Italy and France aren't engaged in a colonial-style battle to seize Libya's riches, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said in an interview with Rai radio.