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US’ EPA Says Obama-era Emissions Standards for Cars Too High

Πεμ, 5 Απριλίου 2018 - 19:21

Heightening the tension between the administration of US President Donald Trump and the State of California, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Scott Pruitt is expected to announce the completion of a Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for 2022-2025 models

Bulgaria: There will be no Change in the Price of Heating from April 1

Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:47

There will be no change in the price of heating from 1 April. This was announced by the Chairman of the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation Ivan Ivanov on the expected increase in the price of gas from next month. The final decision of the regulator will be taken on Friday

Italy Installed 60 MW of Solar in First Two Months of 2018

Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:45

Italy added around 60.1 MW of new PV installations in the first two months of this year, up 17% from 51 MW in the same period a year earlier, according to provisional numbers released by the Italian renewable energy association, Anie Rinnovabili, which are based on data provided by the country’s grid operator, Terna

IENE to Organize Athens Colloquium on March 28 to Discuss Latest Electricity Market Developments in Greece and Europe

Δευ, 26 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:42

The European Union, through coordinated efforts, has over the last few years been promoting the creation of an integrated electricity market. At the same time, the EU targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions have lead to the radical transformation of the power sector; thus, both electricity markets and networks are in transition

EDF Eyeing Hydropower Projects in Serbia - Energy Minister

Τετ, 21 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:36

Serbia's energy minister Aleksandar Antic said French state-run utility companyElectricite de France(EDF) has expressed serious interest in participating in the development of hydropower projects in his country

Aramco Public Listing Only in Saudi Tadawul

Τετ, 21 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:34

The world's biggest oil company Saudi Aramco's initial public offering (IPO) will only take place in Saudi Arabia's stock exchange next year, Tedawul, while any listing in foreign markets may not occur, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Monday

The Energy Security and Energy Transition in SEE Presented in a Special IENE Event in London Hosted by EI

Τετ, 21 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:32

South East Europe’s role in European energy security, market integration and transition was discussed in the light of latest developments in a special evening lecture jointly organized by IENE and the Energy Institute (EI) in London, on March 15

Greece: Cycladic Islands Hook up to the Mainland Power Grid

Τρι, 20 Μαρτίου 2018 - 17:58

As of last Thursday, March 8, the power supply on the Aegean islands of Paros, Antiparos, Naxos, Koufonissi, Schinoussa, Iraklia, Ios, Sikinos and Folegandros comes directly from the mainland grid via an underwater cable from Lavrio in southern Attica

10 Candidates Want to Make the Pipes For the Bulgaria - Greece Interconnector

Τρι, 20 Μαρτίου 2018 - 17:57

10 are the applications for participation in the procedure for production and supply of pipes for the needs of the gas connection Bulgaria - Greece. This was made clear before the public session, which will open the submitted applications for participation in the limited procedure for "Production and supply of pipes for the needs of the interconnector Greece-Bulgaria", FOCUS reported

Oil Markets Nervous After Tillerson Sacked, McMaster on his Way Out

Τρι, 20 Μαρτίου 2018 - 17:56

The firing of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and if President Donald Trump removes H.R. McMaster as national security adviser could impact major hydrocarbon producers Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Russia, leading to a boost in crude oil prices

China's Largest State-owned Nuclear Power Company is Interested in Belene NPP

Παρ, 16 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:34

Since mid-February, there has been serious interest in the Belene NPP project from China's largest state-owned nuclear power company. This is what Energy Minister Temenujka Petkova said during today's parliamentary oversight, BNT reported

Onshore Wind: Cheapest Electricity Source by 2050

Παρ, 16 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:34

Onshore wind power looks set to become the most economical source of electricity by 2050, with grid-scale solar power contributing with its increased competitiveness, according to BP's Technology Outlook 2018 report published on Thursday

The 'Expanded' Southern Gas Corridor: What Comes After 2020?

Παρ, 16 Μαρτίου 2018 - 18:31

Azeri gas from Shah Deniz II will likely enter Europe via Greece, Albania and Italy through the TANAP- TAP (Trans Anatolian Pipeline – Trans Adriatic Pipeline) system of the EU Southern Gas Corridor in 2020. Phase I projects 10 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year with the application of 3rd Party Exemption included

Eni Bolsters Gas Production from Egypt Offshore Field

Πεμ, 15 Μαρτίου 2018 - 19:31

Eni has strengthened its record production to 32 million cubic meters per day from the Nooros gas field, offshore Egypt, the company said in a statement Thursday. The amount is equivalent to around 215,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) and represents the highest ever recorded by an Eni field in Egypt in the last 50 years

Trade War Would Have ‘Strong Consequences’ for Oil Demand — IEA

Πεμ, 15 Μαρτίου 2018 - 19:30

US president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminium imports risk a global trade war and could threaten rising oil demand growth, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday. Global oil demand is expected to rise by 1.5m barrels a day in 2018 — to 99.3m b/d — which is an upward revision of almost 100,000 b/d, the Paris-based body said in its monthly oil market report

OPEC Decreases Oil Output in February 2018

Τετ, 14 Μαρτίου 2018 - 19:03

OPEC's crude oil production decreased by 77 thousand barrels per day (b/d) to 32.19 million barrels per day (mb/d) in February, according to the organization's Wednesday report. The decline of OPEC's crude oil production is in line with OPEC and Russia's decision to extend the output cut deal in 2018 to boost flagging oil prices