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Russia's Gazprom Has No Task of Totally Suspending Gas Transit Via Ukraine — Official

Τρι, 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 13:42

The minimum volume of gas transit via Ukraine after 2019 will remain in any case, Gazprom’s Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee Valery Golubev said on Tuesday

President Sisi's Visit to Greece Aims to the Promotion of Cooperation in Several Sectors

Τρι, 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 13:39

Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's official visit to Greece and the trilateral meeting of Greece-Cyprus and Egypt scheduled to be held on Wednesday are part of the three countries' broader strategy to strenghten the relations with countries-traditionally partners in the region

Serbia: E-reciklaza Recycled Nearly 13,000 Tons of Electric and Electronic Waste

Δευ, 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 18:44

E-reciklaza recycled nearly 13,000 tons of electric and electronic waste in 2015, 30 percent more than last year, the company said in release Sunday

Electricity Authority of Cyprus Must Remain in the Hands of the State

Δευ, 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 18:42

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) must remain in the hands of the state, Energy Minister George Lakkortypis said on Monday, speaking after a meeting with President Nicos Anastasiades and EAC unions

At Paris Climate Summit, Cities Seen As Key In Fight Against Global Climate Issues

Δευ, 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 18:39

Even if you’ve never been to Paris, the cab ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the center of the city would likely be a familiar scene to most Bostonians — it’s a lot like Boston’s southeast expressway during rush hour

Klaus-Dieter Borchardt: Bulgaria Has Potential to Develop into Gas Hub

Παρ, 4 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 17:23

"For too long Bulgaria and other countries of the region have been concentrating on large scale pipeline projects such as South Stream and have left behind the development of important regional infrastructure, notably interconnections with neighbouring countries," Klaus-Dieter Borchardt, Director Internal Energy Market at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy, has told Novinite

Chasing a Climate Deal in Paris

Παρ, 4 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 17:21

Negotiators have been assigned by the French presidency to unveil a new draft Friday morning of a climate change text that is significantly slimmed down from the 50-page document published on Thursday

All Eyes on OPEC to Boost Oil Prices

Παρ, 4 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 17:12

Oil prices rose from near-2015 lows on December 3 after a report that Saudi Arabia, a de-facto leader of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, would propose a deal to balance oil markets with non-OPEC help in 2016

European Steel Industry Hopes for Global Climate Change Agreement

Τετ, 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 16:36

The European Steel Association (EUROFER) is hopeful negotiators at the COP21 climate change conference in Paris will reach a comprehensive and global agreement

Romania Is Very Close to Reaching its Energy Independence

Τετ, 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 16:36

Although Romania is not far from reaching the goal of gaining its energy independence, still half of its electricity generating capacity is ineffective economically, according to specialists in the field. This capacity needs subsidy schemes established at EU level

Turkish Stream Gas Pipeline Does not Become ‘Victim’ of Russia-Turkey Tension

Τετ, 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 16:32

Russia currently has no plan to freeze the overall construction of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline as tension between Russia and Turkey continues over the shooting of a Russian jet fighter by the Turkish Air Force

New $500 Million Initiative to Boost Large Scale Climate Action

Τετ, 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 16:31

Germany, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland - today announced a new $500 million initiative that will find new ways to create incentives aimed at large scale cuts in greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries to combat climate change. The World Bank Group worked with the countries to develop the initiative

GEK TERNA Group: Increase in Sales and Strong Growth in Operating Profitability

Τρι, 1 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 18:00

According to the financial statements of 30/09/2015, the consolidated sales of GEK TERNA amounted to 666.7 million euro compared to 640.6 million euro in the 9-month period of 2014, posting an increase of 4.1%

Bulgaria Backs Nord Stream Gas Extension

Τρι, 1 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 17:58

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov said on Monday his government supported Russia's plans to extend its gas link to Germany. A copy of a letter seen by Reuters last week named Bulgaria as one of 10 countries that raised concerns the Nord Stream II project could run counter to European Union interests and risk further destabilising Ukraine

Snam S.p.A. to Join TAP Shareholding, Acquiring 20% Stake in the Project from Statoil

Τρι, 1 Δεκεμβρίου 2015 - 17:55

TAP is pleased to announce that Snam S.p.A. (Snam) will shortly join TAP’s shareholding by acquiring a 20% stake in the project from Statoil. The news follows Statoil’s announcement this morning that it has agreed to sell its shareholding in TAP, by which it will divest its 20% interest stake in the project. Statoil and Snam have agreed to undertake the transaction provided certain conditions are met. The transaction is expected to close by end 2015

Romania Raises Over Eur 2.9 Bln from Environmental Taxes

Δευ, 30 Νοεμβρίου 2015 - 10:41

Romania raised over EUR 2.9 billion from environmental taxes in 2013, which represented 7.5% of the total revenue from taxes and social contributions that year