Επιλεγμένες Ειδήσεις από New Europe

Hydrogen Trains: The Future is Clean and High-Speed

Τετ, 21 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:48

Last month, two of the world’s first hydrogen-powered trains were put into operation along a 100-kilometre stretch in northern Germany. This is a landmark in the development of low-carbon technology in a sector which is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels.

Spain Demands More Clarity About Gibraltar Ahead of Brexit Summit

Τρι, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:02

As the EU-27 prepares for the November 25 Brexit Summit, the bloc’s has found itself the position of having to provide Spain with further details about the status of Gibraltar, the British Overseas Territory sandwiched between the Spanish and Moroccan coasts.

EU Initiative Launches Call for Expression of Interest From Island Communities

Δευ, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 17:47

The EU Islands Secretariat launched on November 5 a call for expression of interest to EU’s islands wishing to receive support to plan, prepare or advance their clean energy transition.

US Warns EU of Harsh Consequences if Iran Sanctions are Circumvented

Παρ, 16 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 15:04

Speaking from the internationally recognised Israeli capital Tel Aviv, US Special Representative Brian Hook issued a harsh warning to European banks and firms who continue to engage in a special European Union initiative that protects trade with Iran, saying any continued attempt to circumvent the US’ new economic sanction against the Islamic Republic put themselves at risk of being subject to measures that would severely punish those that the White House believes are deliberately defying the US’ attempt to bleed the Iranian economy dry and force Tehran to return to the negotiating table to discuss a revised nuclear deal that would be far more restrictive than the one signed in 2015.

Why “Data is the New Oil” and What Happens When Energy Meets Industry 4.0

Πεμ, 15 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:16

It is clear that in today’s world, information is the new precious commodity. In the era known as the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’, companies are looking to take advantage of robotics, artificial intelligence, big data and the Internet of Things, all of which are set to reshape the global economy in ways previously unimagined.

IEA: Wind Will Become the EU’s Largest Power Source in 2027

Τετ, 14 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:10

Wind will become the EU’s largest power source in 2027, overtaking coal, nuclear, and gas in the process, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2018 World Energy Outlook released on November 13 shows. This is compared to the IEA’s last projection made in its 2017 World Energy Outlook, where it said this would happen “soon after 2030”.

Gazprom Boosts Gas Supplies to Germany, Pushes Nord Stream-2

Τρι, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:31

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom delivered 48.6 billion cubic meters of gas to the German market from January 1 through November 6, 2018, marks an increase of 4.9 billion cubic meters from the same period of the previous year, when Germany set a record for Russian gas imports at 53.4 billion cubic meters, the Russian company said, citing provisional data.

Armenia Wants Price Cut for Russian Gas

Δευ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:16

The post-revolutionary government of Armenia wants a price cut for consumers of natural gas supplied to the South Caucasus country by Russian energy giant Gazprom.

Poland Commits to Develop 8 GW of Offshore Wind

Παρ, 9 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:16

Poland marked its return to wind energy on November 7 with the announcement of ambitious plans to develop 8 GW of offshore wind by 2035, WindEurope said, reminding that Poland opened a 1 GW onshore wind auction on November 5.

Russia to Boost Gas Supplies to Austria

Πεμ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 13:58

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom and Austria’s OMV have signed an Amendment to the contract on gas supplies to Austria, allowing gas deliveries to be increased by 1 billion cubic meters per year beyond the contractual amount for the entire contract period.

EU to Defend Iran Deal Despite Sanctions Exemptions to Certain Member States

Τετ, 7 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:53

The granting of authorisations by the US to certain EU Member States regarding the temporary purchase of oil from Iran does not put EU’s commitment to defend the Iran nuclear deal, in its own security interests and the wider security of the region and the world, into doubt, a European Commission spokesperson told New Europe on November 6.

Eurogroup Supports Commission, urges Italy to Submit New Budget Plan

Τρι, 6 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 13:46

A Eurogroup meeting in Brussels on November 5 saw the EU’s finance ministers throw their support behind the European Commission’s decision to reject Italy’s draft budget plan for 2019 and urge the Italian government to revise its budget plans and bring them in line with European spending rules.

US Oil Sanctions Against Iran Come Into Effect

Δευ, 5 Νοεμβρίου 2018 - 14:22

The US’ newest round of sanctions against Iran that come into effect on November 5 aim to put pressure on international oil prices, amid contracting demand from emerging economies as they target Iran’s energy sector, shipping, ship-building, and financial industries.