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OPEC+ Oil Production Cuts, Possible US-China Trade Deal Boost Oil Prices

Δευ, 1 Απριλίου 2019 - 14:23

Supply cuts led by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), US sanctions against Iran and Venezuela and the possibility of a US-China trade agreement fuelled oil prices on 29 March.

U Parliament Toughens CO2 Emissions Standards for Cars and Vans

Παρ, 29 Μαρτίου 2019 - 15:05

Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg adopted on 27 March plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from cars and vans by 2030, already informally agreed with EU ministers.

Brexit Deal Could Gain Momentum After May Promises to Resign

Πεμ, 28 Μαρτίου 2019 - 14:05

British Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed that she will quit if they back her Brexit agreement in the House of Commons.

MEPs Adopt New Rules Making EU Electricity Market Cleaner

Τετ, 27 Μαρτίου 2019 - 14:00

New rules making the EU’s electricity market fit for the future and putting the consumer at the center of the energy transition were approved by the European Parliament on 26 March – an important step in enabling the European Union and its Member States to embrace the clean energy transition, follow up on the already adopted 2030 climate legislation and meet the Paris Agreement commitments.

Trump to Recognise Israeli Sovereignty over the Golan Heights

Τρι, 26 Μαρτίου 2019 - 14:37

Three weeks before Israelis go to the polls, US President Donald J. Trump took to Twitter to announce his intention to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights.

US, Israel, Cyprus, Greece Reaffirm Regional Energy Cooperation

Παρ, 22 Μαρτίου 2019 - 13:57

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on 20 March agreed to increase regional cooperation, including energy, and to defend against “external malign influences” in the Eastern Mediterranean and the broader Middle East.

European Industries Urge EU Leaders to Boost Climate Action

Τετ, 20 Μαρτίου 2019 - 13:33

Business, local governments, trade unions, and NGOs have urged EU leaders to rise up to the challenge of climate action and speed up Europe’s transition to a sustainable society.

Polish LNG Terminal Regasification Capacity Increase Cleared by the EU

Τρι, 19 Μαρτίου 2019 - 13:35

Poland can move ahead with plans to support the increase of the regasification capacity from 5 to 7.5 billion cubic metres per year, as well the development of additional functionalities, of the LNG terminal in Świnoujście, following the approval of the European Commission on 18 March.

Italy Triggers a Strategic Discussion on Sino-European Relations

Δευ, 18 Μαρτίου 2019 - 14:05

Last Friday, Prime minister Giuseppe Conte confirmed that his government is considering a bilateral agreement with China in the context of the One Belt, One Road initiative (BRI).

Wind Power May Cover Almost 40% of Portugal’s Electricity by 2030

Παρ, 15 Μαρτίου 2019 - 14:09

Portugal’s wind power is expected to grow to around 7 GW by 2030, which is enough to cover almost 40% of the country’s electricity consumption, WindEurope’s press and comms manager has said.

MEPs Oppose Nord Stream-2 in European Parliament Resolution

Πεμ, 14 Μαρτίου 2019 - 13:40

While taking into consideration the EU’s current relations with Russia, the European Parliament on 12 March adopted a non-binding resolution by a 402 to 163 margin, with 89 abstentions, to oppose the Nord Stream-2 underwater natural gas pipeline that stretches from Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea.

Europe Grounds Boeing 737 Max Fleet

Τετ, 13 Μαρτίου 2019 - 13:32

Europe’s Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a ban on flights of Boeing’s 737-8 and 737-9 Max planes on 12 March after an Ethiopian Air flight crashed on 10 March, killing all 157 of the passengers onboard.

Gazprom’s Boosts Gas Supplies to Austria by 32.9% in 2019

Τρι, 12 Μαρτίου 2019 - 14:35

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom said the company increased gas supplies to Austria by 32.9% in early 2019. Gazprom Chairman Alexey Miller held a working meeting with Austria’s OMV Chairman Rainer Seele in Moscow on 6 March to review current issues related to their cooperation, including the growth in gas exports to Austria.

Ukraine Introduces Gas Balancing to Comply with EU Rules

Παρ, 8 Μαρτίου 2019 - 14:08

Ukraine’s national joint stock company Naftogaz said the country has introduced daily balancing to comply with the EU gas market regulations.

EU Funding to Support Climate and Environmental Goals

Πεμ, 7 Μαρτίου 2019 - 13:43

The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Development committees have adopted their joint position on the proposed Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), supporting development, climate and environmental goals.

Delphi Economic Forum: Intense Focus on Southeastern Europe

Τετ, 6 Μαρτίου 2019 - 14:09

Now in its fourth year, the 2019 Delphi Economic Forum (DEF) has grown into a true Davos-like venue, with groups from all over the planet vying to use the Forum to broadcast their message.