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Torrefaction is a Promising Bioenergy Newcomer

Τρι, 10 Ιουνίου 2014 - 13:39

Torrefaction - the slow roasting of biomass material to improve its energy content - has been touted as part of a solution for the large-scale implementation of bioenergy. The industry says that torrefaction technology is working and is available but uptake has not been as quick as expected. Experts, researchers and manufacturers gathered in Brussels earlier this month to discuss progress and prospects for torrefaction at the recent European Biomass Association (AEBIOM) conference.

Ukraine Mulls Transferring Natural Gas via Turkish Straits

Τρι, 10 Ιουνίου 2014 - 13:37

Ukrainian companies are in talks with their Turkish counterparts over how to transfer LNG through Turkish straits to bypass Russia, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey, Sergiy Korsunsky, has said answering Hurriyetreporterİpek Yezdani’s questions following a roundtable discussion organized at Kadir Has University in Istanbul.

Turkey: Demonstrators Drew Attention to the Danger of Oil Transportation in the Bosphorus

Δευ, 9 Ιουνίου 2014 - 11:03

A group of demonstrators put their boats out to sea to call for a safer Bosphorus on June 8, Turkish Straits Day, drawing attention to the danger of oil transportation in the waterway crossing Istanbul.

Romania: EBRD to Provide 57 million euro Loan for a Wind Power Project

Δευ, 9 Ιουνίου 2014 - 11:02

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD) announced it will provide Romania with a loan worth EUR 57 million (USD 78 million) to fund its eighth wind power project in the country. LUKERG Renew, a 50-50 joint venture headed by Italy-based ERG Renew and LUKOIL-Ecoenergo in Russia, is responsible for the wind farm’s development, Penn Energy reports.

Turkey's Akenerji Puts into Full Operation 904 MW Gas-fired Power Plant

Δευ, 9 Ιουνίου 2014 - 11:01

Turkish power producer Akenerji [BIST:AKENR] said on Friday it has put into full commercial operation a 904 megawatt (MW) gas-fired combined cycle power plant in the southern Turkish province of Hatay after powering up a 320 MW unit.

Energean Joins Myra and Sara Partners

Δευ, 9 Ιουνίου 2014 - 11:00

Interest is reviving in the Sara and Myra drilling licenses. The partners in the offshore licenses report this morning that they have signed an agreement with Cyprus-based Energean E&P Holdings Ltd., whereby the latter will become a partner in the licenses and their operator.

OMK Delivers First Batch of Pipes for South Stream to Bulgaria

Παρ, 6 Ιουνίου 2014 - 12:52

Moscow-based United Metallurgical Company (OMK) said it shipped the first batch of pipes for the the South Stream gas pipeline from Rostov-on-Don in Russia to the Bulgarian port of Burgas over the weekend.

Fitch: Fracking Could be the Solution to Help Europe Cut their Reliance on Russia Gas

Παρ, 6 Ιουνίου 2014 - 12:51

Germany's reported plan to lift a ban on fracking highlights one of several ways that European countries could reduce their reliance on Russian gas, Fitch Ratings says.

China Sunergy Signs a 50 MW agreement for Turkish Projects

Παρ, 6 Ιουνίου 2014 - 12:50

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSUN), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, announced that it has signed a 50 MW framework agreement with KosiFrankensolar for their Turkish projects.The two companies have already started to explore the Turkish market together.

TAP Issues Contract Notice for Construction of Compressor Stations in Greece and Albania

Πεμ, 5 Ιουνίου 2014 - 15:29

Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) is continuing its pre-qualification of potential suppliers for the construction of the 870km-long high pressure natural gas pipeline with its associated infrastructure across Greece, Albania, and Adriatic Sea with landfall in Southern Italy.