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French President Supports Shale Gas Ban Draft Bill

Τετ, 4 Μαΐου 2011 - 16:59

French President Nicolas Sarkozy supports the draft bill to ban shale oil and gas extraction and to cancel the exploration permits already granted, daily Le Figaro reports Wednesday, citing comments made by Sarkozy to members of the UMP ruling party Tuesday.

Tepco To Improve Conditions For Workers As Nuclear Crisis Drags On

Τετ, 4 Μαΐου 2011 - 16:59

Workers toiling to fix the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant now have something to look forward to--fresh meals and more frequent showers.

Vestas Hit By Weak Orders

Τετ, 4 Μαΐου 2011 - 16:58

VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS AS (VWS.KO), the Danish wind turbine maker, Wednesday said its net loss widened on the year to EUR72 million from EUR26 million in the traditionally weak first quarter, despite solid sales growth, and reiterated its full-year results guidance.

Romania Shuts Cernavoda Reactor For Planned Overhaul

Τετ, 4 Μαΐου 2011 - 16:58

Romanian state-owned energy producer Nuclearelectrica will shut down the second reactor at its nuclear power plant in Cernavoda Friday for a 25-day scheduled overhaul, news agency Mediafax reported.

Chevron Widens Footprint In US Shale Natural Gas

Τετ, 4 Μαΐου 2011 - 16:58

Chevron Corp. (CVX) is doubling down on a big natural-gas bet by expanding its reach into a large swathe of Pennsylvania.

OPEC April Output Up, But Well Below Pre-Libya Conflict Level

Τετ, 4 Μαΐου 2011 - 16:55

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' total oil production rose slightly in April, but only because of a significant downward reappraisal to Saudi Arabia's March output, a Dow Jones Newswires survey shows. The group's production remained well below the level from prior to the Libyan civil war.

Sarkozy: France Won't Export Less Safe Nuclear Than It Uses

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:12

French President Nicolas Sarkozy Tuesday said the country will maintain the same safety standards for the nuclear technology it exports as those it enforces at home.

Chevron Exec: Angola LNG First Cargo To Be Shipped In 1Q 2012

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:12

Angola's liquefied natural gas project will start operations next year, and a first cargo of LNG will be shipped in the first quarter of next year, a Chevron Corp. (CVX) executive said Monday.

Total CEO: To Invest With EDF In Dunkirk LNG Terminal

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:11

French oil major Total SA (TOT) will invest alongside Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) in a liquefied natural gas terminal in Dunkirk, contributing 10% of the EUR1.5 billion investment, Chief Executive Christophe de Margerie said Tuesday.

IEA Head: OPEC Should Pump More Oil Regardless Of Quality Issue

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:11

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries should produce more crude oil, even of the sour, heavy quality, because refineries would use it at a lower price, the executive director of the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.

AMEC Gets $600 Mln Contract From BP For Projects In Azerbaijan

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:11

AMEC PLC (AMEC.LN), the international engineering and project management company, has been awarded a $600 million contract by BP PLC (BP) to work on the oil major's projects in Azerbaijan, BP said Tuesday.

CEZ To Build 50 Electric Car Charging Stations In 2011

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:10

Czech-based power utility CEZ AS (BAACEZ.PR) plans to open 50 charging stations for electric cars across the Czech Republic this year, as it launches an electric mobility pilot project, a top executive said Tuesday.

PPC Says 21 Groups Interested in World’s Biggest Solar Park

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 15:54

Public Power Corp SA (PPC),Greece’s biggest electricity producer, said 21 companies expressed interest in being a strategic partner for renewable energy investments, including the biggest solar project in the world.