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Israeli Gas Decision Will Have Some Impact on Cyprus, Expert Says

Τρι, 29 Μαρτίου 2016 - 12:18

WHEREAS a court ruling in Israel complicating plans to develop that country’s natural gas fields does impact the development of Cyprus’ Aphrodite prospect, the effect is a lateral one, an energy analyst has told the Cyprus Mail

Source: Energy Ministry Preparing Stance on Rosneft Pipeline Gas Export Application

Τρι, 29 Μαρτίου 2016 - 12:17

Russia’s Energy Ministry is preparing its stance on Rosneft’s application for receiving access to pipeline gas export, a source familiar with the matter told TASS, adding that the government’s and the ministry’s approach has not changed

Rigas, Energean: Greece, Cyprus, Israel Want to Reach European Gas Market

Δευ, 28 Μαρτίου 2016 - 19:03

A politically stable environment and tax regime that will help Greece meet its debt obligations will allow foreign investment to flow into the Mediterranean country and explore the nation’s untapped energy potential, Energean Oil & Gas CEO Mathios Rigas told New Europe

Romanian Gas Producer Romgaz Wants to Distribute EUR 233 Mln Dividends

Δευ, 28 Μαρτίου 2016 - 19:03

Romanian state-owned natural gas producer Romgaz wants to distribute EUR 233 million worth of dividends to its shareholders. The sum represents 88% of last year’s profit

Israel Supreme Court Rules Against Offshore-Gas Deal

Δευ, 28 Μαρτίου 2016 - 18:59

Israel’s Supreme Court on Sunday ruled against a landmark deal to develop and export the country’s offshore gas reserves, a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who campaigned for it. The panel of judges called the deal unconstitutional, citing a clause in its framework that gave energy companies pricing and regulatory stability for 10 years regardless of potential shifts in the government

Bulgaria's Gas Grid Operator Takes Step to Market Liberalization

Πεμ, 24 Μαρτίου 2016 - 15:40

Gas grid operator Bulgartransgaz has announced it is ready with a draft set of balancing rules for the gas market, a move that constitutes the first step toward liberalization

Russia Ready to Implement Gas Pipeline Project Similar to South Stream — Kremlin

Πεμ, 24 Μαρτίου 2016 - 15:39

Russia is ready to implement a project for building a gas pipeline under the Black Sea similar to the South Stream project if the European Commission shows interest, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday

Rockefeller Family Fund Hits Exxon, Divests from Fossil Fuels

Πεμ, 24 Μαρτίου 2016 - 15:38

The Rockefeller Family Fund said on Wednesday it would divest from fossil fuels as quickly as possible and "eliminate holdings" of Exxon Mobil Corp, saying the oil company associated with the family fortune has misled the public about climate change risks

Energia.gr to Organize «1st Energy Tech Forum» in Athens on April 1st

Τετ, 23 Μαρτίου 2016 - 18:13

Energia.gr, Greece’s pioneering energy news portal is to organize the "1st Energy Tech Forum” on Energy technologies and innovation. The event will place in Athens on April 1st, 2016. " Technopolis City of Athens” (100, Pireos str.,118 54 Gazi - Athens ) will host this open event where new energy technologies and products, innovative applications and genuine ideas currently developed by companies, universities and research centers will be presented to the public

Total, OMV, Repsol to Start Drilling For Oil, Gas Offshore Bulgaria in Mid-April

Τετ, 23 Μαρτίου 2016 - 17:21

France’s Total, Austria’s OMV and Spain’s Repsol will start drilling for oil and gas in Bulgaria’s 1-21 Han Asparuh offshore exploration block in mid-April, the chairman of the country's parliamentary energy committee,Delyan Dobrev, said on Tuesday

Turkey: 350 MW Thermal Plant is to Be Established in Tekirdağ

Τετ, 23 Μαρτίου 2016 - 17:20

The Kaptan thermal plant is planned within the borders of the district of Ergene in Tekirdağ, by Kaptan Demir Çelik End. ve Tic. A.Ş.. The Examination and Evaluation (IDK) meeting concerning the project is to be held on 23 March 2016

UK: Floating Solar Farm Prepares To Power Up

Τετ, 23 Μαρτίου 2016 - 17:18

No turbines or chimney stacks, just 23,000 solar cells silently bobbing on the water. Europe's largest floating power station is near completion. When the £6.5m solar farm goes fully online, it will help power water treatment works on the outskirts of London