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China Upholds Tariffs on Raw Material for Solar Panels From U.S, South Korea

Δευ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 18:18

China on Monday upheld tariffs it announced last year on imports of raw material from the U.S. and South Korea that is used to make solar panels.

Pakistan in Talks to Acquire 3 Nuclear Plants From China

Δευ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 18:18

Pakistan is in talks with China to acquire three large nuclear power plants for some $13 billion, Pakistani officials said, in a further blow to international efforts to restrict the trade in nuclear technology.

TAP Consortium To Invite Bids for Construction at End-2014 or Early-2015

Δευ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 15:23

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) consortium will invite bids for construction works on the project at the end of 2014 or the beginning of 2015, the Athens News Agency-Macedonian Press Agency reported.

Bulgaria Gets 34.6 mln euro in KIDSF Grants for Energy Projects

Δευ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 13:45

The Bulgarian energy ministry said on Friday it has signed four agreements with the donors of the Kozloduy International Decommissioning Support Fund (KIDSF) for grants totaling 34.6 million euro ($47 million) earmarked mainly for energy efficiency projects.

Japan to Start Releasing LNG Spot Price Data in May to Create Asian Benchmark

Παρ, 17 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 18:03

Japan is preparing the ground for the launch of the world's first futures contract for liquefied natural gas with two moves slated for May: the establishment of a spot LNG reference price and a joint venture with a Singapore firm to start an over-the-counter market for LNG derivatives.

Schlumberger Net Rises on Mideast, Asia Revenue Growth

Παρ, 17 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 18:03

Schlumberger Ltd. reported that fourth-quarter income rose 22% as oil-field services revenue jumped in the Middle East and Asia.

Bosch to Pay SolarWorld Up to EUR130M to Take On Arnstadt

Παρ, 17 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 18:02

Robert Bosch GmbH will pay SolarWorld AG (SWE.XE) up to 130 million euros ($177 million) to take most of its German solar operations off its hands and continue to employ most the personnel based in Arnstadt, in the German state of Thuringia, people familiar with the agreement told The Wall Street Journal Thursday.

Exxon Mobil Pulls Staff From Abu Dhabi's Concession

Παρ, 17 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 18:01

Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) has pulled its staff from Abu Dhabi's onshore oil fields after its concession agreement with state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, or Adnoc, expired earlier this month, Energy Intelligence reports Friday.

Brent-WTI Crude Price Difference Narrows As Brent Struggles

Παρ, 17 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 18:01

The price difference between Brent crude and its U.S. counterpart has narrowed to the closest point since the end of December, as the North Sea benchmark continues to struggle to make gains this year.

Bulgaria Produces More Energy than it Consumes: President

Παρ, 17 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 14:41

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, who is on an official two-day visit to Albania, discussed security in terms of electricity supply during a meeting with representatives of Albanian companies, the press centre of the Bulgarian Head of State announced.

Construction of South Stream Gas Pipeline in Bulgaria Seen Starting in June

Παρ, 17 Ιανουαρίου 2014 - 14:06

Construction works on the Bulgarian section of South Stream gas pipeline are expected to start in June, three months after a contractor is named, the CEO of the Dutch-based South Stream Transport B.V. said, as quoted by the Sofia News Agency (Novinite.com).