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A Pipedream Once More

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 15:13

MAJOR changes will be expected after the Bulgarian government’s decision to back out of the project of Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline, which was agreed to by Greece, Russia and Bulgaria to bring Russian oil to the Aegean and Europe by circumventing the Bosphorus Straits.

Competition for Obtaining Hydropower Concession Permits for Albania's Fan River Begins

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 15:10

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy (METE) announces the invitation for participation in the competition procedure for obtaining the concession permit for the building of HPPs on the river of Fan, (Fushe Arrez, Puka District and Fan i Vogel, Mat District).

10 Gigawatts of PV in 2010

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:22

In 2010, we will cross the threshold of 10 gigawatts of photovoltaic solar installed globally in a single year -- a record-setting and once-inconceivable number.

EU Sees Solar Power Imported from Sahara in 5 Years

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:20

Europe will import its first solar-generated electricity from North Africa within the next five years, European Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said in an interview on Sunday.

Ukraine Wishes South Stream Peaceful Death

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:17

South Stream, a gas pipeline backed by Moscow that would allow Gazprom to sell gas directly to Europe while bypassing Ukraine, has lost its raison d’être since Kiev started to normalise relations with Russia, according to one of the country's top advisers.

Oil Rises Towards $79 on Chinese Demand Outlook

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:16

Crude oil gained more than one percent on Monday after China pledged to make its currency more flexible, raising expectations of higher demand from the world's second largest energy consumer.

Belarus to Continue Supplies to Europe, Despite Cut

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:15

Belarus will continue to provide uninterrupted transit of Russian gas to Europe , despite the fact that it has begun receiving a 15% gas cut from Russia, a spokeswoman for the Belarusian Energy Ministry said on Monday.

BP Unlikely To Have To Sell Assets To Fund Spill-Fitch

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:49

BP PLC (BP) is unlikely to have to sell assets to pay the costs of its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the company will probably not be broken up as a consequence of the environmental disaster, said representatives of Fitch Ratings Wednesday.

Uzbeks Seize, Threaten To Blow Up Kyrgyz Oil Depot - Report

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:49

Ethnic Uzbeks have seized the largest oil depot in southern Kyrgyzstan and are threatening to blow it up unless the interim government provides security for them to leave safely, the Daily Telegraph reports on its website Wednesday.

Iran To Build Powerful Nuclear Research Reactor

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:48

Iran plans to construct a new nuclear reactor for radio-isotope production that is "more powerful" than its Tehran research facility, atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi said Wednesday.

Turkey's Anel Elektrik Shares Up 1% On Debut - IHA

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:48

Shares in Turkey-based energy company Anel Elektrik Proje Taahhut ve Ticaret AS were up 1% from their base price of 5.30 lira ($3.38) on their first day of trading on the Istanbul Stock Exchange Wednesday, the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reports.

Nuclear Power Could Generate 25% Of Electricity By 2050 -IEA

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:47

Nuclear power could be generating almost one quarter of global electricity by 2050, making a significant contribution to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.

Speech by the Deputy Ministers of Energy and Foreign Affairs on the 4th SEEED Conference of IENE

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 16:56

Welcoming speech by mr. John Maniatis, Greek Deputy Minister for Energy and mr. Spyros Kouvelis, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister, at the 4th SEEED Conference in Thessalonica, organized by IENE.