Greece Wont Need Rescue Package on Debt, Papaconstantinou Says Πεμ, 21 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 14:10 Greece won’t need a rescue package to tame the European Union’s biggest budget deficit, Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou said as the risk premium on holding Greek government debt rose to the highest since the launch of the euro.
Serbian Power Πεμ, 21 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 14:06 Serbia’s biggest coal-fired power plant complex, which accounts for half the country’s electricity generation, will boost output in 2010 to 20.1 billion kilowatt-hours from 19.5 kWh in 2009, an official said.
Germany Proposes 15% Cut In Solar Subsidies Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:39 The German government is proposing a cut of 15% on the subsidies it gives solar-power providers, Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen said Wednesday, reflecting what the government deems the sector's success, but the move drew sharp criticism from the industry.
German Minister: Solar Can Be More Than Niche Technology Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:38 Photovoltaic solar power plants can make the transition from a niche technology to an integral sector of German power production, the country's environment minister said Wednesday.
EU Set To Launch Electric-Car Project - Spanish PM Zapatero Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:38 The European Union will launch a project to support and harmonize the development of electric cars, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Wednesday.
Copenhagen Prompts Nations To Take Own Path-UK Science Head Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:37 The failure of last year's Copenhagen climate summit to produce a binding global agreement on reducing greenhouse gases is forcing governments and companies to take a more "bottom-up" approach to cutting emissions, the U.K.'s Chief Scientific Adviser John Beddington said Wednesday.
Oil Falls On China Monetary Policy Concerns Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:37 Crude futures are down Wednesday on concerns of a tightening in China's monetary policy, which renewed worries about a potential slowdown in commodity demand.
Iran Enters Talks On Supplying Iraq With Natural Gas Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:36 Iran and Iraq have begun talks that could see the former supplying its neighbor with natural gas, state-run news agency Press TV reports on its Web site Wednesday, citing a senior Iranian gas official.
EU and Iraq sign a Strategic Energy Partnership Memorandum of Understanding Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 13:48 The European Union and the Republic of Iraq have today signed in Baghdad, Iraq, a Memorandum of Understanding on a "Strategic Energy Partnership" which provides a political framework for reinforcing energy relations between Iraq and the EU.
Europe’s Growing Offshore Wind Capacity Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 13:45 Europe’s fledgling offshore wind industry will grow this year by 1,000 megawatts, or 75 percent, the European Wind Energy Association forecast in a report Monday, 18/01/2010.
IEA: Turkey Expects To Emerge From Oil Stocks Dip Τρι, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:44 Turkey dipped below the International Energy Agency's required oil-stock level in October, the latest data show, but the country expects November data to show its stock levels to be back in line with the requirement, an official from the IEA said Tuesday.
Russia To Send Envoy To Ukraine After Freeze In Ties Τρι, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:44 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday he would send an ambassador to Kiev after a five-month freeze, news agencies reported, following the election defeat of Ukraine's pro-Western president.
Brazil's Petrobras To Study Biofuels Use At Low Temperatures Τρι, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:43 Brazilian state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR), or Petrobras, signed a deal with the country's Navy to test biofuels at extremely low temperatures.
Enel To Talk With Possible Partners On Nuclear Program Τρι, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:42 Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) Chief Executive Fulvio Conti said Tuesday the company is starting talks with potential Italian and international partners for its nuclear power program. Enel and France's Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) are together investing in the company's EUR16 billion to EUR18 billion nuclear program.
Statoil Wins Exploration Licenses Τρι, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:40 Norwegian oil company Statoil ASA (STO) said Tuesday it has been awarded shares in eight exploration licenses on Norway's continental shelf by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Iran Sees, Welcomes West's New 'Realism' On Nuclear Ambitions Τρι, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2010 - 18:39 Iran on Tuesday welcomed what it called the West's newfound "realism" on Tehran's controversial nuclear program after world powers failed to decide on new sanctions. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told reporters: "Speaking of sanctions is repetitive and it isn't constructive.