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Wind Energy in Europe to Grow but More Investment Needed

Πεμ, 13 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018 - 14:38

Wind energy in Europe is on track for solid growth over the next five years, an energy report released on September 12 shows, warning, however, that policy uncertainty and lack of ambition in many countries mean clouds on the horizon.

Tsipras Offers View of Greece’s Future, Clashes with EPP on Future of Europe in Strasbourg

Τετ, 12 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018 - 14:27

In his address to the European Parliament on September 11, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said his country had overcome its decade-long financial crisis and reiterated his commitment to cut taxes and social security benefits.

Norway Builds Large-Scale Wind Farm in Ukraine

Παρ, 7 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018 - 13:33

Norwegian wind power developer NTB AS and its partners have announced an agreement to build a 250 MW wind farm in Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson, located adjacent to Crimea, the strategic Black Sea peninsula that was forcibly annexed from Ukraine by Russia in March 2014.

Gazprom Boosts Continental Gas Reserves in Russia

Πεμ, 6 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018 - 14:15

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom said that the company had the largest amount of explored natural gas reserves in the world, totalling 35.4 trillion cubic metres as of December 31, 2017.

Commission Releases Report Detailing Scale of Engie’s Luxembourg Tax Loophole Benefits

Τετ, 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018 - 14:25

The European Commission has published a report first compiled in June which concluded that Luxembourg granted French energy company Engie unfair tax benefits to the tune of around €120 million.

Ischinger Warns of German Turn Towards Russia and China

Τρι, 4 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018 - 13:58

The veteran German diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger warns that Trump is pushing Germany towards Russia and China.

EU Hails California Legislation to Boost Clean Energy Transition

Δευ, 3 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018 - 14:14

Arnold Schwarzenegger may no longer be the governor of California, but the US’ most populous state is still spearheading efforts against climate change.

New EU Lightbulb Rules Save Households Energy and Reduce CO2 Emissions

Παρ, 31 Αυγούστου 2018 - 14:02

As of September 1 energy intensive and inefficient halogen lightbulbs will no longer be sold across the EU, the European Commission said on August 31.

The Sick Man of Europe Returns

Πεμ, 30 Αυγούστου 2018 - 13:52

One of the great geopolitical issues in nineteenth-century Europe was the so-called Eastern Question. The Ottoman Empire, then known as the “sick man of Europe,” was rapidly disintegrating, and it remained to be seen which European power would succeed it.

EU Clears Acquisition of LNG Business of EDF Trading by JERA Trading

Τετ, 29 Αυγούστου 2018 - 12:00

The European Commission said the EC has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of the LNG trading and optimisation business of EDF Trading Limited of the United Kingdom, by JERA Trading Pte Ltd, of Singapore. JERA Trading is jointly controlled by JERA Co. Inc., of Japan, and EDF Trading, belonging to the French EDF group.

Why Climate Change Summits are a Modern-Day Example for International Problem-Solving

Τρι, 28 Αυγούστου 2018 - 14:11

Last week marks the end of The Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2018, hosted in Montevideo, Uruguay. It was the first international summit under the Nairobi Framework Partnership, which was founded by the late Kofi Annan, whose recent passing shook the global community, and was met with an outpour of tributes from leaders around the world.

Cyprus Mulls EU Gas Export Options, May Renegotiate Noble Deal

Δευ, 27 Αυγούστου 2018 - 13:54

Cyprus is reportedly planning to renegotiate the financial terms of its contract with a Texas-based Noble Energy-led consortium that includes Israel’s Delek and Royal Dutch Shell on exploiting the Aphrodite gas field off its southern shore.

Saudis to Apply for $12 Billion Loan After Aramco IPO is Put On Hold

Παρ, 24 Αυγούστου 2018 - 13:18

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund is set to borrow up to $12 billion from international banks after IPO plans for the Saudi Arabian Oil Co., better known as Aramco, were put on hold, the Financial Times reported on August 23, cited by Reuters.