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British Energy Shares Surge On Possible EdF Bid Plan

Παρ, 4 Απριλίου 2008 - 04:00

British Energy Group PLC (BGY.LN) shares traded up about 6% early Friday following a press report that Electricite de France SA's (1024251.FR) board has given the green light for the French electricity giant to launch a takeover bid for the U.K. utility.

EdF Appealing Bilbao Court Ruling On Iberdrola

Παρ, 4 Απριλίου 2008 - 03:58

Power utility Electricite de France SA (1024251.FR), which has said it wants to expand into Spain, said Friday it is appealing a Bilbao court ruling asking it to clarify its intentions concerning Spanish peer Iberdrola (IBE.MC).

Areva Not Approached By Duvals To Break Eramet Hldrs' Pact

Παρ, 4 Απριλίου 2008 - 03:56

French nuclear company Areva (CEI.FR) Friday said it hadn't been approached by mining company Eramet SA's (ERA.FR) largest shareholder, the Duval family, to break the shareholders' pact.

Blast At Lukoil Chemical Plant Kills Three, Halts Production

Παρ, 4 Απριλίου 2008 - 03:55

Russia's second largest oil producer, OAO Lukoil (LKOH.RS), said Friday a blast at its Stavrolen chemical plant in Southern Russia killed three workers and injured another three.

PPC Sets Halyvourgiki Deal, No Decision Regarding RWE

Παρ, 4 Απριλίου 2008 - 03:48

The Public Power Corporation (PPC) said yesterday its board had approved an energy cooperation deal with steel producer Halyvourgiki to boost capacity, but did not discuss a proposed deal with Germany’s RWE.

Clean Energy from Water and the Sun

Παρ, 4 Απριλίου 2008 - 03:42

“The hydrogen produced can be channeled into a fuel cell to produce energy or to a combustion point. The hydrogen can also be stored, solving the problem of storing and transporting solar energy. Secondly, the reactor can be used to recycle carbon dioxide. The hydrogen, together with carbon dioxide, can produce new fuel (such as methane). So a reactor like this can be set up alongside units producing CO2.

Enel in Bulgaria

Πεμ, 3 Απριλίου 2008 - 06:03

Italian utility Enel said yesterday it had restarted a 227 megawatt unit at its thermal power plant in southeastern Bulgaria, after completing its upgrade.

Greece Holds Talks on Joining New Gazprom Pipeline

Πεμ, 3 Απριλίου 2008 - 06:00

Greece yesterday held talks on joining OAO Gazprom’s South Stream pipeline project as Russia’s largest energy company lines up partners for its newest export route to Europe. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Alexander Medvedev discussed the issue with Development Minister Christos Folias in Athens, the company said in an e-mailed statement.

REpower, ENEL Sign Wind Power Contract For 42 Turbines

Πεμ, 3 Απριλίου 2008 - 04:43

Germany's REpower Systems AG (RPW.XE) and Italy's ENEL S.P.A. (ENEL.MI) signed a contract about the delivery of 42 wind energy turbines with a total output of 84 megawatts, REpower said Thursday.

Verbund JV Builds EUR500M, 920 MW Power Plant In Turkey

Πεμ, 3 Απριλίου 2008 - 04:41

Austrian utility company Verbund AG (VER.VI) Thursday said Turkish Enerjisa, a joint venture between Verbund and Turkey's Sabanci Holding (SAHOL.IS), has initiated the plan to construct a 920 megawatt power plant in Bandirma on the southern coast of Turkey.

CEZ To Invest CZK8.7 Bln This Year Into Distribution Network

Πεμ, 3 Απριλίου 2008 - 04:39

Czech power company CEZ AS (BAACEZ.PR) will invest 8.7 billion koruna ($541 million) this year into renewing and upgrading its electricity distribution network, the company said Thursday.

Serbia Caretaker Govt Split On Ratifying Russia Energy Deal

Πεμ, 3 Απριλίου 2008 - 04:38

Serbia's pro-Western and nationalist leaders are split over whether the country's caretaker government can ratify a key energy deal with Russia.

UES: Bashkirenergo 21% Stake Bids To Start At RUB11B, May 23

Πεμ, 3 Απριλίου 2008 - 04:37

RAO Unified Energy System of Russia (EESR.RS), or UES, Thursday said it will auction a 21.27% stake in OAO Bashkirenergo (BEGY.RS) May 23, with a starting price of 11 billion rubles ($464.7 million).