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IENE΄s Energy & Foreign Policy Seminar and B2D Event Mark IENE΄s Expanded Agenda

Πεμ, 26 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 14:29

The organization of IENE’s Energy & Foreign Policy one-day seminar that inaugurated the events of the 3rd Energy Week on November 9th was heralded as a big success by the delegates and diplomats who crowded at the John Kranidiotes Amphitheatre of the Greek of Foreign Affairs Ministry. The event gave the opportunity to the two principal policy makers of the country’s Foreign Energy Policy or “Energy Diplomacy”, Deputy Foreign Minister Spyros Kouvelis and Deputy Minister of Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Professor Yiannis Maniatis, to present for the first time in public their ideas on Greece’s energy policy priorities and challenges

Iran Says China's Sinopec Signs Preliminary Deal

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:50

China's Sinopec (SNP) signed a preliminary agreement to provide financing of $6.5 billion for the construction and development of oil refineries in Iran, an Iranian news agency said Wednesday, as the Islamic republic seeks non-Western investment to overcome looming sanctions on its refining sector.

Siemens Ups Environmental Technology Unit FY2011 Sales Goals

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:48

German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG (SI) wants to beat its EUR25 billion sales goal for its environmental technology unit in the 2011 fiscal year, Chief Executive Peter Loescher said Wednesday.

IEA Tanaka: Japan Should Hike Nuclear Power Capacity To Cut CO2

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:45

Japan will have to build a 1-gigawatt nuclear power reactor every year from now until 2030 to effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Nobuo Tanaka, executive director of the International Energy Agency, said Wednesday.

Gazprom, Naftogaz Sign Deal To Lower 2010 Gas Volumes

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:44

Russian gas firm OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said late Tuesday it has agreed to sell less gas than contracted to Ukraine's state firm Naftogaz next year, in a move to curb the risk of another halt in natural gas supplies to Europe this winter.

Nuclear Fuel Swap Inside Iran Not An Option

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:42

A nuclear fuel swap inside Iran, as proposed by the Islamic Republic, is "not an option," the head of the United Nations atomic watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei said Wednesday.

Iran Oil Min Says OPEC Won't Hesitate To Change Output

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:41

Iran's oil minister was quoted as saying Wednesday that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will not hesitate to change its output when it meets Dec. 22.

China Calls For Stepped Up Climate Cooperation With EU

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:30

China on Tuesday urged the EU to step up cooperation on climate change, saying global warming would be at the top of the agenda at next week's China-EU summit.

Chinese Energy Plans A Big Step In Carbon Reduction – IEA

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:29

Energy consumption targets already planned by China would contribute 25% of what needs to be done globally to limit carbon emissions and slow global warming, the chief economist of the International Energy Agency said Monday.

Kuwait Could Switch To Argus Pricing For Oil From WTI

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:27

Kuwait could switch the pricing of its crude sold to U.S. customers to the Argus Sour Crude Index, or ASCI, from Platt's West Texas Intermediate, or WTI, following in the footsteps of Saudi Arabia, Kuwaiti oil officials said.

France, Belgium, GDF-Suez Sign Convention On Power Supply

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:26

France, Belgium and French utility GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) said Tuesday they signed a three-party convention to ensure the continuity and security of power supply in France and Belgium.

Scientists Warn Global Warming Is Worse Than 2007 Forecast

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:25

The planet could warm by seven degrees Celsius this century, a figure that lies at the farthest range of expert predictions made only two years ago, scientists said Tuesday.

Russia Expects Iran To Agree To IAEA Nuclear Deal

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:25

Russia expects Iran to agree to enrich uranium abroad under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, a Russian diplomatic spokesman said Tuesday.