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EU Interested in Funding Serbia-Bulgaria Gas Link

EU Interested in Funding Serbia-Bulgaria Gas Link

The European Commission (EC) is interested in funding major infrastructure projects in Serbia, including a gas interconnection with Bulgaria, the government in Belgrade said on Thursday, quoting EU commissioner for European neighbourhood policy and enlargement negotiations Johannes Hahn.

Gazprom Eyes Asia-Pacific markets

Gazprom Eyes Asia-Pacific markets

Russian energy monopoly Gazprom said it will work with PetroVietnam to drill a deepwater exploration well off the Vietnamese coast.

Romanias N-Plant to Shut Down Unit for Maintenance

Romania's N-Plant to Shut Down Unit for Maintenance

Nuclearelectrica, the operator of Romania's sole nuclear power plant Cernavoda, said on Wednesday it will disconnect from the national power grid one of its units for plannedmaintenance.

A One-Day Conference on The Nuclear Option for SE Europe Bucharest May 6 2015

A One-Day Conference on The Nuclear Option for SE Europe Bucharest May 6 2015

In view of the current debate on European energy market integration and latest global energy developments, IENE in cooperation with the Romania Energy Centre (ROEC) is convening a one day conference in Bucharest, Romania on May 6, 2015 to discuss “The Nuclear Option for SE Europe” in the context of energy security and EU’s goal for an Energy Union.

A Free for All Around Greece

A Free for All Around Greece

It is more than Greece vs the “Institutions” a.k.a. “Troika”. The small country in Europe’s South-Eastern extremity has already proven to be a catalyst on the political level, highlighting political deficiencies of the European project, especially those created by the inherent controversies of the Eurozone, that can no longer be swept under the purely technocratic carpet.

Putin Warns Hungary to Stick to Energy Deal

Putin Warns Hungary to Stick to Energy Deal

Hungary’s economy will suffer if the government decides to pull out of a deal with Russia’s state atomic energy corporation Rosatom, warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 5. He was referring to an energy agreement that has been criticised by the European Union.

Keen to Depend Less on Russia EU Courts Algeria - Morocco

Keen to Depend Less on Russia EU Courts Algeria - Morocco

Tensions with Russia is pushing Europe to start turning towards diversifying its energy sources and looking for new suppliers. That is the reason of the trip, starting today, to Algeria and Morocco, of the EU Climate & Energy CommissionerMiguel Arias Cañete.

Progress in Greek Talks but Big Divergences Remain

Progress in Greek Talks but Big Divergences Remain

A European Commission spokesman said the negotiators worked through the weekend. Talks were “constructive”, butwork remains, said Margaritas Schinas on Monday in Brussels, declining to give details.

EBRD Mulls Lending 152 Mln Euro to Romanias CEZ Distributie

EBRD Mulls Lending 152 Mln Euro to Romania's CEZ Distributie

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday itis considering providinga senior loan of675 million lei, equivalent to152 million euro ($169 million),to Romanian power distributor CEZ Distributie.