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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.

France To Reduce Nuclear Arsenal - Sarkozy

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 07:32

President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a modest cut Friday in France's nuclear arsenal, to less than 300 warheads, and urged China and the United States to commit to no more weapons tests.

French Energy Regulator Sets Rates For 3rd-Party Access To Gas Network

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:58

Gaz de France (1020848.FR) Friday said the French ministry responsible for energy published the new rates recommended by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission de Regulation de l'Energie, or CRE) to be charged for third-party access to the natural gas distribution network (the ATRD 3 rates schedule), which should take place on Jul. 1.

MOL Says It Bought 21,000 Treasury Shrs On Bourse Thursday

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:57

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL Magyar Olaj- es Gazipari Nyrt. (MOL.BU) said Friday that it purchased 21,000 shares of its registered equity on the Budapest Stock Exchange Thursday.

Japan, Rosneft Sign MOU On Energy Cooperation

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:56

The Japanese government and Russian energy company Rosneft (ROSN.RS) have signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation, Japan's government said Friday.

Spain,French Pwr Cos In Talks On $100B Deal-Sources

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:54

French and Spanish companies are in advanced discussions about pursuing a tricky $100 billion deal in the Spanish utility industry that could reshape the European energy landscape.

Russian Parliament To Vote On Foreign Investment Laws Fri-AFP

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:53

Russia's parliament is to vote Friday on a draft law limiting foreign investor access to key sectors including oil and gas, the media, and fishing, officials said.

IEA urges to overcome market barriers to increased energy efficiency in buildings

Πεμ, 20 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:45

Energy efficiency is by far the most cost-effective way to fulfil three major energy-related challenges: increased energy security, reduced energy costs and a cleaner environment. “With surging energy consumption, high energy prices and raising CO2 emissions, the imperative to improve energy efficiency is stronger than ever”, said Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA). “On this road to a sustainable energy future, action in the building sector can play a key role.”