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IENE Acted as Adviser to Minister Yannis Maniatis at IEA’s Ministerial 2013

Δευ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 17:20

Following an invitation by Greece’s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change Mr. Yannis Maniatis, IENE’s Executive Director Mr. Costis Stambolis, joined the Greek delegation as an advisor at the recent IEA Ministerial 2013 conference held in Paris on November 19-20. Costis Stambolis assisted the Greek team with background research and expert analysis on a variety of issues which were discussed during this two day intensive top level gathering which was held at OECD headquarters in Paris

Bulgaria Opens 1.4 mln euro Tender for Design of Gas Link with Serbia

Παρ, 22 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 15:15

Bulgaria's energy ministry has invited bids for a 2.7 million levs ($1.9 million/1.4 million euro) contract for the design of a gas link with neighbouring Serbia, a public procurement notice indicated.

Turkey, Iraqi Kurds Make Progress on Oil Deal

Παρ, 22 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 15:14

Turkey and the Kurdish Regional Government in northern Iraq are quickly forging ahead with a series of deals that would let the semiautonomous region start piping oil to world markets as soon as early next year. But the central government in Baghdad remains a major obstacle.

Iran Deal Stuck Over Uranium Enrichment

Παρ, 22 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 15:14

Iran's demand that the West recognize what it says is its right to enrich uranium has emerged as one of the final missing pieces in an interim nuclear agreement with global powers, according to Iranian, American and European officials.

Ofgem Tells Five of Six UK Electricity Distributors to Cut Bills More

Παρ, 22 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 15:13

U.K. electricity market regulator Ofgem Friday said it has sent back business plans from five out of the six U.K. electricity distributors as they don't sufficiently demonstrate value for customers.

Oil Pipeline Blast in China's Qingdao City Kills at Least 22

Παρ, 22 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 15:13

An oil pipeline explosion near a petrochemicals plant Friday morning left at least 22 people dead in the eastern port city of Qingdao, according to local authorities and the official Xinhua news agency.

Statoil Delays Development of Bressay Oil Field

Παρ, 22 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 15:12

Global energy company Statoil ASA (STO) is to delay investment in the Bressay heavy-oil field in the U.K. sector of the North Sea, in a setback to its development plans.

Iran Nuclear Negotiator: No Deal Without Right to Enrich Uranium

Πεμ, 21 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 17:41

Iran will not sign up to a nuclear deal with world powers unless they accept its right to enrich uranium, its chief negotiator to talks in Geneva said Thursday.

Italy Announces EUR12B Privatization Plan

Πεμ, 21 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 17:41

Italy's government on Thursday approved plans to sell up to 12 billion euros ($16.13 billion) in business assets in a bid to overcome objections from Brussels and gain the right to make extra public investments in 2014.

IEA: Key Emerging Economies Announce Mutual Interest to Pursue Enhanced Co-operation

Τετ, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 18:37

The International Energy Agency and six "partner countries" – Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa – on Wednesday for the first time expressed their mutual interest in pursuing a stronger, more enhanced form of multilateral co-operation. The Joint Declaration on Association was issued at the end of the 2013 IEA Ministerial Meeting.