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Shell to Redevelop UK North Sea field, Sells Iraqi Stake to Japan’s Itochu

Τετ, 17 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:10

Royal Dutch Shell announced on January 15 a final investment decision on the redevelopment of the Penguins oil and gas field in the UK North Sea. Meanwhile, Reuters has reported that Iraq has approved the sale by Shell of the company’s 20% stake in Iraq’s West Qurna 1 oilfield to Japan’s Itochu Corp.

Turkey Plans Second Canal to Link Black Sea with the Mediterranean

Τρι, 16 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:38

Turkey will begin the tendering process for a new 45km canal to link the Mediterranean with the Black Sea, the minister of transport Ahmet Arslan announced on Monday. The plan is to deliver the mega-project by 2023, that is, in time for the centennial anniversary of the Turkish Republic.

MEDREG Report Calls for Stable, Transparent Energy Regulation in Mediterranean

Δευ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:57

Mediterranean National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) have comparable and satisfactory levels of independence, a report by MEDREG, which presents the status of energy regulation in the Mediterranean Basin, shows.

MEPs Call for More Research, Innovation, Mindset Change to Boost Clean Energy

Παρ, 12 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:09

On January 11, Members of the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) debated and voted a non-legislative draft report on how to boost clean energy innovation and make the energy system more efficient and affordable. The motion for a resolution was approved by 53 votes in favour, 3 votes against and 2 abstentions.

European Leaders and Erdoğan’s Charm Offensive

Πεμ, 11 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 13:59

BBC called it plainly ‘the attack of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’. The attack was against a French journalist, Laurent Richard who dared to ask a question Erdoğan did not like. He was immediately accused of speaking with the ‘mouth of FETÖ’, the faith-based group Erdoğan blames for the failed coup of last year- the group denies any involvement.

EU Launches Clean Energy Forum to Boost Renewables

Τετ, 10 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:51

On January 9, the European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete launched the first high-level meeting of the EU Clean Energy Industrial Competitiveness and Innovation Forum in Brussels.

EU Strategy on Iraq

Τρι, 9 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 13:57

To address the challenges in Iraq, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission adopted a Joint Communication on January 8. The proposal outlines both ongoing and longer term EU support to Iraq, fully taking into account the Iraqi government’s priorities.

Macron Visits China, Profiting from Trump’s Incoherences

Δευ, 8 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:14

French president Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China this week is the first by a major European leader since the Communist party’s recent leadership congress, and Macron, profiting from Trump’s incoherences and from the situations of blockage in which Angela Merkel and Theresa May find themselves, will use it to try to secure greater access for French companies.

EU Green Lights Greek Renewable Electricity Auction Scheme

Παρ, 5 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:37

The European Commission said on January 4 that the EC has found a Greek auction scheme for the production of electricity from renewable sources and high efficiency cogeneration to be in line with EU State aid rules.

Shell Wraps Up Sale of LPG Business in Hong Kong, Macau

Πεμ, 4 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:53

On January 3, Royal Dutch Shell said it has completed the sale of the first phase of its Hong Kong and Macau liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) marketing business to DCC LPG on December 31. “Shell continues to operate the LPG plant in Hong Kong, which is part of the second phase of the transaction and is subject to conditions including regulatory approvals,” the Hague-based company said in a press release.

Iran Protests Boost Oil Prices as Middle East Uncertainty Prevails

Τετ, 3 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 14:12

On January 2, oil prices eased after hitting mid-2015 highs in early trading, Reuters reported, noting that it was the first time since January 2014 that the two crude oil benchmarks opened the year above $60 per barrel, boosted by protests in Iran and ongoing supply cuts led by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia.

France Says ‘No’ to Fossil Fuel Extraction

Τρι, 2 Ιανουαρίου 2018 - 13:51

France’s parliament has passed into law a ban on producing oil and gas by 2040, a mostly symbolic gesture as the country is 99% dependent on hydrocarbon imports. In the vote, held by show of hands, only the rightwing Republicans party opposed, while leftwing lawmakers abstained.

Italy’s ENI Raises Hydrocarbon Estimate for Mexico Offshore Field

Παρ, 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:47

Italian energy major ENI has successfully tested the Tecoalli-2 well, in the shallow waters of the Campeche Bay, offshore Mexico.

Russia Vows to Keep Moldova Warm This Winter

Πεμ, 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 13:38

On December 27, Gazprom and Moldova discussed in Moscow the ongoing cooperation in the energy sector, including the reliability of gas deliveries over the course of the heating season in the former Soviet republic, the Russian gas giant said.

Kazatomprom to Begin Supplying Uranium to Iran After P5+1 Permission

Τετ, 27 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 14:09

Kazakh national company Kazatomprom plans to begin its supplying uranium to Iran after permission of “The Six”, the company’s chairman, Galymzhan Pirmatov, said in Astana on December 21.

EU Launches €2 Million Horizon Prize to Forecast Energy Traffic

Παρ, 22 Δεκεμβρίου 2017 - 15:01

The European Commission said the EC has launched the Big Data Technologies Horizon Prize for optimising the use of energy grids through a more precise forecasting system. According to the Commission, a total sum of €2 million will be awarded to the winning data analytics solutions that devise an energy grid traffic forecasting system that is accurate, fast and scalable.