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Putin Urges Rational Energy Use

Τετ, 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 15:26

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has called for rational uses of energy. “We must change the mentality and provide the responsible and rational use of natural resources,” he said at the Tuesday meeting of the government presidium.

Russia, USA, France Voice Serious Concern About Iran’s Uranium Enrichment

Τετ, 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 15:25

The uranium enrichment in Iran causes serious concern about the actual target of the Iranian nuclear program, says a joint letter of Russia, the United States and France to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukia Amano.

Direct Deliveries, South Stream On Agenda of Gazprom CEO Visit to Bulgaria

Τετ, 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 14:28

Gazprom chief executive Alexey Miller visited Sofia on February 16 to meet Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Economy Minister Traycho Traykov to discuss measures that would speed up the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline.

Kremlin: Russia To Offer Stakes In State Companies-Report

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 18:45

The Russian government intends to hold auctions in the coming months to offer stakes in state companies as part of a program to privatize government shareholdings, a Kremlin economic aide said Tuesday, the RIA Novosti news service reports.

Iran Ready For Atomic Fuel Exchange "Even With US" -President

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 18:43

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Iran is ready to exchange nuclear fuel "even with the United States" so long as the transfer is "simultaneous."

Gazprom Wants Bulgaria To Speed Up South Stream Work

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 18:42

OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) chief executive Alexei Miller was in Sofia Tuesday for talks to speed up work on the Russian gas giant's South Stream gas pipeline project, Bulgarian officials said.

Saudi Aramco: Spare Crude Capacity At 4M B/D, Output 12M B/D

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 18:42

Saudi Arabia's state oil company Saudi Arabian Oil Co, or Saudi Aramco, still has 4 million barrels a day of spare crude oil capacity, in addition to its daily production of 12 million barrels, a senior executive from the company told reporters Tuesday.

Exxon Added 2 Billion Barrels Of Reserves In 2009

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 18:41

Massive natural gas projects led Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) on Tuesday to report the highest level of reserve additions in a decade, but the company found less new oil deposits than it depleted in 2009.

Gas Storage Vital For Southeast Europe Economic Development-EBRD

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 18:41

Further investment in natural gas storage and associated infrastructure is vital to ensure the energy supply security needed to further the economic development of southeastern Europe, said Riccardo Pulitti, Managing Director For Energy at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Tuesday.

Serbia: Wind Farm Near Pancevo

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 15:04

The city of Pancevo and companies Wellbury-Bela Anta and Balkana have signed a contract to develop two wind farms with a total capacity of 170 MW and counting around 60 wind generators. These investments will total roughly €470 million and the construction is planned to start in spring 2011.

Gazprom to Sell Bulgarian Electricity

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 15:03

Gazprom Marketing & Trading, a UK-registered wholly-owned subsidiary of the Gazprom Group, will most probably sell electricity generated in Bulgaria, the Standart daily disclosed.

Final Permit Awarded for Nord Stream Pipeline

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 15:02

The Regional Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has approved Nord Stream’s plan to construct, operate and maintain its gas pipeline along a 374 km route through Finland’s exclusive economic zone.

Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car

Τρι, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010 - 13:36

If electric cars have any future in the United States, this may be the city where they arrive first. The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations.