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PPC Hastens to Ensure Energy Sufficiency This Summer

Τετ, 26 Μαρτίου 2008 - 02:49

The sufficiency of electrical energy supplies in the summer months is becoming something of a challenge for the Public Power Corporation (PPC), which in just a short period of time must make up time lost during the two-week strike of its workers’ union.

Lukoil CEO In Talks With Iraq Officials On West Qurna Field

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 09:14

OAO Lukoil (LKOH.RS) Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov met Iraqi Oil Minister Hussein al-Shahristani Monday for talks on reviving a deal to develop the West Qurna-2 oil field, one of Iraq's largest, a Lukoil spokesman told Dow Jones Newswires.

Turkey Launches First Nuclear Plant Tender

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 09:13

Turkey Monday asked for bids on the construction of its first nuclear power plant at the Mediterranean port city of Mersin, a government agency said.

Will Greece Warm to Renewable Energy?

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 05:40

Renewable energy generation in Greece is still at low levels, despite the country's excellent potential, according to a survey by Kantor Management Consultants SA.

Iraq Oil Ministry Invites Bids To Develop Akkaz Gas Field

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 05:37

Iraq's Oil Ministry has invited international companies to bid for the development of the Akkaz natural gas field, which has estimated reserves of more than 2.15 trillion cubic feet, the ministry said on its Web site.

Turkey Sets Sept Deadline For Nuclear Plant Bids

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:57

The deadline for bids for a tender to build Turkey's first nuclear power station is Sept. 24, the Official Gazette said Monday, according to the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA.

Cheney:Saudi's 'Kept Their Word' To Boost Oil Production

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:56

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney suggested there's little more Saudi Arabia can do to increase oil production and relieve price pressures in global markets.

UK Top Environment Scientist Wants Biofuels Policy Delay

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:54

The U.K.'s chief environment scientist has called for a delay to a policy demanding inclusion of biofuels into fuel at pumps across the U.K., reports the BBC on its Web site Monday.

China Eyes Nuclear Energy After Snow: Report -AFP

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:52

China has become more ambitious about adopting nuclear energy after heavy snowstorms early this year showed the dangers of reliance on coal, state media said Monday.

Iraq Feb Oil Exports +0.5% On Month To 1.93M B/D-Oil Ministry

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:51

Iraq crude oil exports from southern and northern oil fields in February rose 0.5% from the previous month, oil ministry figures seen by Dow Jones Newswires show.

Turkmenistan Appoints Envoy To Azerbaijan In Boost To Ties

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 08:58

Turkmenistan has named an ambassador to neighboring Azerbaijan seven years after recalling its envoy during a dispute over rival claims to Caspian Sea hydrocarbon resources, the state newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan reported Friday.

Greece Commences Negotiations with Russia over South Stream

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 07:40

Following a series of exchange visits between Greek and Russian officials over the last few months it appears that negotiations have now started concerning Moscow’s plans to route the south branch of the planned South Stream gas pipeline through Greece. Last week (March 13) a high powered Russian delegation headed by the deputy minister for Energy Mr.Anatoli Yanofski visited Athens and held meetings with the minister for Development Mr.Christos Folias and executives from the Public Gas Corporation (DEPA).

Romania To Float 2%-5% Of Craiova Pwr Co In Spring

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 07:33

Romania will float 2%-5% of its thermal power plant Craiova on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in the spring and raise the stake up to 15% in the summer, news agency Mediafax reported Teodor Atanasiu, the head of Romania's privatization agency, as saying Friday.