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Kenyan Court Blocks East Africa's First Coal Plant

Πεμ, 27 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:22

A top Kenyan court on Wednesday blocked the East African country’s hopes of becoming the first coal-powered nation in the region.

EBRD Loans €18 Million for Kosovo’s First Wind Farm

Τετ, 26 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:02

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lent €18 million to finance the 32.4-megawatt (MW) Kitka Wind Farm in eastern Kosovo, the bank announced in a statement on Tuesday.

CO2 Emissions From New Cars and Vans Increases in 2018

Τετ, 26 Ιουνίου 2019 - 19:58

The average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2018 reached 120.4 grammes of CO2 per kilometer (CO2/km), up 1.6% on 2017, the European Environment Agency said on Monday.

Until June 13, Bulgarians Can Apply For Replacement of Old Stoves with New Heating Systems

Τρι, 25 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:36

All Bulgarians using solid fuel for heating can apply for replacement of old stoves with environmentally friendly heating systems. The next Thursday is the deadline for application under the Green Sofia program, which aims to improve green areas in inter-block spaces and local gardens.

Wales Turns Wood to Energy Via £160M Power Station

Τρι, 25 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:31

Up to 75,000 homes in South Wales will be powered by a new £160 million (approx. 1.2 billion Turkish Lira) plant generating electricity from waste wood, project owner Glennmont Partners announced on Monday.

Canete, Altmaier to Finalise German Integrated Energy and Climate Plan

Δευ, 24 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:13

European Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete and Germany’s Economic Affairs and Energy Minister Peter Altmaier on 24 June exchanged views on climate neutrality objectives and discussed growth opportunities arising from the modernisation and transition towards a climate neutral economy

Swedish Forsmark Nuke Plant: Safe for 10 More Years

Δευ, 24 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:09

Sweden's Forsmark nuclear power plant has been deemed safe to continue its operations for another ten years, according to the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority on Monday

UK En Route to Zero Carbon Future With Interconnectors

Παρ, 21 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:09

The U.K. is on track to generate more electricity from zero carbon sources than fossil fuels in 2019, National Grid, country's electric power transmission network operator, said on Friday. This is in line with U.K.'s journey towards a net zero emissions target by 2050.

EBRD Funds Solid Waste Facility in Turkey’s Canakkale

Παρ, 21 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:06

A waste management facility to benefit 200,000 people in Canakkale by a local venture between the French utility SUEZ Group and the Turkish waste management firm ALTAS has attracted a fund of 57.5 million Turkish lira (€9 million) from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a statement from the bank said Friday.

LNG Investment Increases, but More Needed: IEA

Πεμ, 20 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:34

Global LNG investments are increasing, but more will be needed, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest "Gas 2019" report. The report showed that investment in LNG export projects rebounded in 2018 after several years of decline.

Turkey Sends Yavuz Vessel for Oil Exploration in E. Med.

Πεμ, 20 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:31

Turkey sent a second drilling vessel, Yavuz, to east Mediterranean Sea on Thursday that will begin hydrocarbon explorations off the coast of the Cyprus Island in early July.

Egypt to Pay $500M to Israel Over Gas Cuts

Τρι, 18 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:07

Egypt has signed a $500-million settlement agreement with state-owned Israel Electric Corporation over the suspension of natural gas deliveries to Israel.

SOCAR Turkey Finalizes Acquisition of EWE Turkey

Τρι, 18 Ιουνίου 2019 - 20:03

SOCAR Turkey completed the takeover of EWE Turkey Holding's subsidiaries Bursagaz, Kayserigaz, Enervis, EWE Enerji and Millenicom, according to a statement from the company on late Monday. Germany centered EWE Turkey Holding has been operating in Turkey since 2007 and is the fourth biggest natural gas supplier in Turkey.