Επιλεγμένες Ειδήσεις από New Europe

Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis 3.0?

Δευ, 5 Μαρτίου 2018 - 14:21

There were signs of a third gas supply crisis between Russia and Ukraine as Gazprom restated on March 3 that the Russian gas monopoly “has begun the procedure of termination for contracts with Naftogas Ukrainy.”

Greece Approves Delayed Hydrocarbon Exploration Contracts

Παρ, 2 Μαρτίου 2018 - 13:47

The plenary of the Greek Parliament has ratified four leases that grant the right to explore and develop Greece’s oil and gas resources, the Environment and Energy Ministry said on February 28. These contracts relate to offshore Block 2 in the Ionian Sea and onshore blocks in Arta-Preveza, Aitoloakarnania (Central Greece) as well as the Northwest Peloponnese.

Qatar’s Economy Thriving Despite Saudi-led Blockade

Πεμ, 1 Μαρτίου 2018 - 13:17

The economy of the oil-rich Gulf nation Qatar continues to flourish despite a Saudi-led blockade against the country, according to Saud Bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Executive Director for Economic Policies and Research for the Qatari Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

EU Atlantic Plan Spurs €6 Billion Invest in Maritime Projects

Τετ, 28 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 14:54

The European Commission said Monday that halfway through the implementation of the EU’s action plan for a maritime strategy in the Atlantic, an independent study finds it has spurred over 1,200 new maritime projects and nearly €6 billion of investments.

EU Approves German Support for Electric Buses, Charging Infrastructure

Τρι, 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 13:43

The European Commission said Monday that German plans to support the purchase of electric buses and related recharging infrastructure by public transport operators to be in line with EU state aid rules.

Gazprom Tries to Reduce Gas Losses

Δευ, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 14:08

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom said on Wednesday the company is trying to improve its natural gas metering system, including at custody transfer points, and the measures taken to reduce gas losses.

Egypt Inks $15 Billion Gas Supply Deal with Israeli Company

Παρ, 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 13:31

Israel’s Delek Drilling and the US’ Noble Energy signed $15 billion agreement on February 19 to sell a total of 64 billion cubic metres of gas over a 10-year period to Egyptian company Dolphinus Holdings from Israel’s Tamar and Leviathan reservoirs, an agreement that Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah el-Sissi said has a lot of advantages for Egyptians.

Vestager Fines Cartels for Making Cars More Expensive in Europe

Πεμ, 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 13:53

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager announced Wednesday a decision to fine three different cartels that have helped make cars more expensive in Europe.

Reducing Emissions, EU to Double Renewables by 2030

Τετ, 21 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 13:47

The European Union can increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix to 34% by 2030 – double the share in 2016 – with a net positive economic impact, according to an International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report launched in Brussels on Tuesday.

Reducing Dependence on Russia, Turkey Speeds Up TANAP Pipeline to EU

Τρι, 20 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 13:49

The first deliveries of Azeri gas to Turkey via the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP) will reportedly start in June. “The first flow to TANAP is being planned for June – one month earlier,” Defne Sadiklar-Arslan, executive director and representative of Atlantic Council Turkey, told New Europe on the sidelines of the Athens Energy Forum 2018

Kazakh Oil Companies Want to Compete with Foreign Majors for Contracts

Παρ, 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 14:41

Industry leaders like US giants Chevron and ExxonMobil, Russia’s LUKoil and China’s CNPC carry out massive oil production operations in Kazakhstan, investing billions of dollars and employing up to 17,000 people across the country. The aggregate budget of the three largest oil and gas projects in Kazakhstan – Kashagan, Karachaganak and Tengiz – is $45 billion.

In Baku, EU Spearheads Efforts to Bring Caspian Gas to Europe

Πεμ, 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 10:54

The European Union will take a further step towards the diversification of energy sources and security of supply when it discusses the implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor in Azerbaijan on Thursday.

Germany Considers Free Public Transport to Address Air Quality Crisis

Τετ, 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 14:13

Germany will pilot free public transport in five cities to address environmental concerns, local media reported on Tuesday. Among the cities considering the municipalisation of transport services are the former West German capital, Bonn, and Essen, Reytlingen, Mannheim, and Herrenberg.

EU Helps Northvolt European Battery Project Take Off the Ground

Τρι, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 14:10

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EIB) said on February 12 that it has approved a loan request from Northvolt AB for the construction and operation of a first-of-a-kind demonstration plant in Västerås, Sweden for the manufacturing of li-ion batteries.

Abbas Visits Putin for Jerusalem Talks

Δευ, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 14:29

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow today, in a bid to sideline the US from the Middle East peace process.

Is the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline Really Important for Europe?

Παρ, 9 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 - 14:34

The energy-rich Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan ranks fourth globally in terms of asserted natural gas reserves with around 50 trillion cubic metres (tcm), according to the latest announcements of the state energy company Turkmengaz.