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China: 2009 Energy Consumption Lower Than US -Xinhua

Τετ, 11 Αυγούστου 2010 - 16:13

China's National Energy Administration and the National Bureau of Statistics together said Wednesday that the country didn't surpass the U.S. to become the world's largest energy consumer in 2009, according to a Xinhua news agency report.

IEA: Europe Refinery Expansions Proceed Despite Industry Woes

Τετ, 11 Αυγούστου 2010 - 16:12

Some refiners in Europe are going ahead with expansion projects despite a dire medium-term outlook for the sector, the Paris-based International Energy Agency said Wednesday.

AES To Invest 4.3 Mln Euro in Bulgarian Town

Τετ, 11 Αυγούστου 2010 - 12:06

U.S. energy group AES would invest 8.5 million levs ($5.8 million/4.3 million euro) in the Bulgarian town of Galabovo where it is building a 670 MW thermal power plant, Bulgarian media reported on Tuesday

Israel Unlikely to Attack Iran Before U.S.- Castro

Τετ, 11 Αυγούστου 2010 - 12:06

Israel will not be the first state to attack Iran, because such an act would make it an enemy of all nuclear powers, Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro said in his Reflections column on the Cuba Debate website.

South Korean Firm Discovers Oil Reserves In Northern Iraq

Τρι, 10 Αυγούστου 2010 - 16:27

South Korea's state-run petroleum company said Tuesday it has discovered crude oil reserves in two blocks it is exploring in northern Iraq.

GDF Suez Confirms International Power Buy; 1H Net +9%

Τρι, 10 Αυγούστου 2010 - 16:27

French utility GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) Tuesday confirmed it is acquiring a majority stake in the U.K. independent power company International Power PLC (IPR.LN) as it reported first-half net profit rose 9% and confirmed its forecasts through 2011.

China Starts Piloting Low-Carbon Provinces, Cities -Official

Τρι, 10 Αυγούστου 2010 - 16:27

China has assigned five provinces and eight cities to participate in a low-carbon pilot program as part of its efforts to reduce emissions, the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economy agency, said Tuesday.

Turkey Privatizes 75% Of Electricity Distribution -IHA

Τρι, 10 Αυγούστου 2010 - 16:26

Turkey has privatized 75% of its electricity distribution capabilities after auctioning four power grids Monday, Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, quotes Energy Minister Taner Yildiz as saying Tuesday.

Chinese Agency Plans To Take 51% Stake In Australia's Northern Uranium

Τρι, 10 Αυγούστου 2010 - 16:26

A local Chinese government agency in eastern China plans to take a controlling 51% stake in Australia's Northern Uranium Ltd. (NTU.AX) for A$15.7 million, according to a deal disclosed by the Australian uranium explorer Monday.

North Korea Turns To YouTube To Wage Propaganda War

Τρι, 10 Αυγούστου 2010 - 16:25

North Korea opened an account with the global video-sharing website YouTube, uploading clips praising the isolated Communist state.

Kazakhstan Boosts 1H Uranium Output By 42% -Kazatomprom

Δευ, 9 Αυγούστου 2010 - 14:10

Kazakhstan boosted its uranium production by 42% on year in the first half of 2010 to 8,452 metric tons, Kazakh state nuclear fuel company Kazatomprom said Monday.

China Orders 2,000 Firms To Shut Outdated Plants

Δευ, 9 Αυγούστου 2010 - 14:09

The Chinese government has ordered over 2,000 firms in high-polluting and energy-intensive industries to shut down outdated plants in its latest efforts to cut pollution and restructure the economy.

BP Says Gulf Oil Spill Reponse Cost Rises To $6.1 Billion

Δευ, 9 Αυγούστου 2010 - 14:09

Oil giant BP PLC (BP) said Monday the costs of compensating and cleaning up its massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico has now risen to $6.1 billion.