EDF Board To Meet April 16 On Potential UK Asset Sale-Source Τρι, 6 Απριλίου 2010 - 16:22 French state-controlled Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) has called for a meeting of its board on April 16 to decide over the potential sale of its U.K.-based electricity distribution asset, a person familiar with the matter told Dow Jones Newswires Tuesday.
EU Commission's Energy and Climate Change Work Programme 2010 and Intentions 2011 Τρι, 6 Απριλίου 2010 - 13:48 The European Commission today announced its work programme for 2010, with further information regarding its intentions for 2011. It is evident that energy and climate change remains two of the Commission's very highest priorities for the coming years, and that there will be many new concrete proposals and new initiatives.
Oettinger Tells Sofia to be Wiser with Energy Projects Τρι, 6 Απριλίου 2010 - 12:08 EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger paid his first visit to Bulgaria on 3 March, the country's national day. Although the visit received limited coverage, it gave the commissioner an opportunity to criticise Sofia's sometimes questionable energy choices, according to Panayot Angarev of Dnevnik, EurActiv's partner publication in Bulgaria.
Oil Surges to 17-Month High on Signs of U.S. Economic Growth Τρι, 6 Απριλίου 2010 - 08:59 Crude oil surged to the highest level in 17 months as growth in American jobs and service industries signaled that the economy is recovering from the worst recession since the 1930s.
U.S. Calls for Further Nuclear Arms Reduction Τρι, 6 Απριλίου 2010 - 08:57 The U.S. hopes to persuade Russia to enter talks on further nuclear arms cuts after the ratification of the new START treaty on Thursday, U.S. Fox News reported late on Monday.
Serbia-IMF Παρ, 2 Απριλίου 2010 - 15:35 The International Monetary Fund said its executive board had completed a review of Serbia’s economic program, allowing for the immediate release of a 360-million-euro ($486 million) tranche of the country’s bailout loan.
Small Croat Firm has Big Dreams for Electric Car Παρ, 2 Απριλίου 2010 - 15:33 Fancy electric cars are hardly the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Croatia. Ethnic wars of the 1990s or the booming tourism on its pristine Adriatic coast are the far more common associations.
Rosneft Eyes Venezuela For Stake In German Refiner -Vedomosti Παρ, 2 Απριλίου 2010 - 15:10 Russia's biggest oil producer, OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS), hopes to tap an emerging relationship with a state-run counterpart in Venezuela to buy its 50% stake in a German refiner, business daily Vedomosti reports Friday.
Japan Oil Product Demand To Fall 16% Next Five Years Παρ, 2 Απριλίου 2010 - 15:09 Japan's demand for oil products will fall by 16% in the next five fiscal years to 161 million kiloliters, or by an annual average of 3.5%, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry projects said.
Russia Mar Oil Output At Post-Soviet High Of 10.12 Mln Bbl/Day Παρ, 2 Απριλίου 2010 - 15:08 Russia produced a post-Soviet record of 10.12 million barrels a day of crude oil and gas condensate in March, a rise of 0.4% from February, the Interfax news agency reported Friday citing statistics from the energy ministry.
EMISSION CRITICAL: Race To Convert CO2 Into Products Sharpens Παρ, 2 Απριλίου 2010 - 15:07 The race to develop new ways to convert heat-trapping carbon dioxide gas into commercial products--ranging from baking soda and cement substitutes to green fuels--is stepping up as companies and researchers try to benefit from looming new regulations on emissions.
Iran's Chief Nuclear Negotiator Ends Visit To Beijing Παρ, 2 Απριλίου 2010 - 15:07 Iran's chief nuclear negotiator ended a visit to Beijing with both countries calling for continued international negotiations over the Iranian nuclear program despite growing pressure on Beijing to back new sanctions against Tehran.
EU to Table Directive on Water Savings in Buildings Παρ, 2 Απριλίου 2010 - 12:12 In the wake of new legislation to reduce the energy consumption of buildings and electric devices, the European Commission is determined to introduce similar measures for water.
Saudi Oil Minister: Opening US East Coast To Drilling Positive Πεμ, 1 Απριλίου 2010 - 17:41 Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said Wednesday that President Barack Obama's proposal to open a swath of the offshore U.S. East Coast to oil drilling was a positive development for meeting future energy demand.
Tokyo Launches Asia's First Carbon Emissions Trade Scheme Πεμ, 1 Απριλίου 2010 - 17:40 The city of Tokyo on Thursday launched Asia's first scheme to trade carbon credits, aiming to lead Japan in the battle against greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change.
China Insists Iran Nuclear Crisis Needs Peaceful Resolution Πεμ, 1 Απριλίου 2010 - 17:39 China on Thursday took a more prominent role in efforts to contain Iran's nuclear drive and President Hu Jintao announced that he will go to a major anti-proliferation summit in Washington this month.