Επιλεγμένες Ειδήσεις από New Europe

Unstoppable Nord Stream-2

Δευ, 11 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:43

The Nord Stream-2 pipeline, which late last month obtained a permit to construct its planned pipeline system in the Danish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) southeast of Bornholm, is now ready to complete the final stretch of the Gazprom-led project that will transport Russian gas from Russia to Germany, despite efforts from the United States and some EU Member States to halt the project.

Boeing faced with additional profit-over-safety allegations

Παρ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:51

A whistleblower claims that Boeings’ 787 Dreamliner could be left without oxygen if the cabin were to suffer a sudden decompression.Emergency oxygen systems are supposed to keep passengers and crew alive if the cabin pressurisation fails. Without this system, passengers could be incapacitated, fall unconscious, or even sustain brain damage and/or die.

Kazakhstan Says is Too Early to Raise the Budget for New Tengiz Expansion

Τετ, 6 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 14:10

Kazakhstan Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said on 6 November he believes that the new budget of the Tengiz expansion project is too high and should be reviewed. He said it is too early to talk about raising the budget of the Tengiz expansion project and called on Tengiz project shareholders to reexamine the budget.

IAG to Take Over Air Europa

Τρι, 5 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:12

IAG is taking over the Spanish carrier Air Europa for €1bn. With a fleet of 66 aircraft, in 2018 Air Europa carried 11,8 million passengers, generated revenue of €2.1bn, and an operating profit of €100 million.

EU strives to improve waste management

Δευ, 4 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:05

Waste is an issue that affects the whole European Union. According to the European Commission, altogether, the EU produces up to 3 billion tonnes of waste every year. On average, each of the 500 million people living in the EU throws away around half a tonne of household rubbish every year.

EIB to Support Climate Action Projects in Brazil

Παρ, 1 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:49

The European Investment Bank agreed on 22 October to provide €100m to Banco de Desenvolvimento de Minas Gerais, to support climate action projects in the Brazilian state Minas Gerais.

As Eurozone Economy Loses Momentum France Takes the Economic Lead

Πεμ, 31 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 12:44

Eurozone economic sentiment deteriorated in October according to data released by the European Commission on Wednesday; the same gloomy numbers are likely to be confirmed by Eurostat on Thursday.

EU Invests to Upgrade Polish LNG Terminal in Świnoujście

Τετ, 30 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 13:13

A €130 million investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to expand the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal in Świnoujście, northwest Poland, has been approved by the European Commission, which advances the EU’s plans to boost European energy security and reduce reliance on Russian gas supplies.

Kazakhstan to Increase Oil Production to 100 Million Tonnes Over Next 5 Years

Παρ, 25 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 13:56

Kazakhstan will increase oil production from 90 million tonnes in 2020 to 100 million tonnes in 2024, Kazakh Minister of National Economy Ruslan Dalenov said on 23 October. According to him, an increase of oil production can be possible due to the expansion of the Tengiz, Karachaganak, Kashagan oilfields, and the commissioning of offshore fields

New Green Deal Panacea for What Ails EU

Πεμ, 24 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 13:57

The New European Green Deal can open up new possibilities for development, employment, boost EU energy security and send a strong message to the world on dealing with the climate crisis, George Papandreou, a former prime minister of Greece, told New Europe in an interview in Athens.

Russian Gas Pipe to China Being Filled Up With Gas as Scheduled

Δευ, 21 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 13:39

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom said the company is making preparations for the first pipeline supplies of Russian gas to China via the Power of Siberia gas pipeline. Efforts for filling up the pipeline with gas from the Chayandinskoye field in Yakutia are going according to schedule, with start-up and commissioning operations undergoing at the field’s core facilities, Gazprom said on 11 October.

ARAMCO Towards the World’s Most Anticipated IPO

Παρ, 18 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 12:47

Saudi Arabia is expected to greenlight a small initial public offering of Aramco, a company that is valued by the Kingdom at $2 trillion but experts believe it is closer to $1,5 trillion.

Growth of Wind Energy in Europe to 2023 Remains Uncertain

Πεμ, 17 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 10:18

It’s getting harder to secure permits for new wind farms in many countries, a new report by WindEurope’s shows, noting that there is significant uncertainty over how much wind energy capacity will grow in Europe over the next five years.

EIB Τo Announce New Initiatives for Climate Action and Inclusive Development

Τετ, 16 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 18:10

Europe should address today’s global challenges by following policies that respond to the climate emergency while also building a resilient and inclusive society, according to the core initiatives of the European Investment Bank (EIB).

At Cairo Summit, Turkey Slammed for Drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ

Παρ, 11 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 20:57

At a trilateral summit between Egypt, Cyprus and Greece in Cairo on 8 October, the leaders of the three countries slammed Turkey’s drilling in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Vestager is ready to reign in Big Tech

Πεμ, 10 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - 19:06

The question of Europe’s digital transformation has been a key topic for many of last the Commission confirmation hearings. By the end of the process, it was Margrethe Vestager, with the portfolio “A Europe Fit for the Digital Age” who managed to win the support of all but the conservative political groups in the European Parliament.