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Bulgaria: Yuliana Ivanova to Be Head of SEWRC

Bulgaria: Yuliana Ivanova to Be Head of SEWRC

Πεμ, 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 13:03

The government named Yuliana Ivanova as chair of the energy regulator, succeeding Angel Semerdzhiev who was dismissed a fortnight ago.Ivanova has worked at the mining complex Mini Maritsa East and the Bulgarian unit of German engineering company Fichtner, ACE. Over the past nine years, she has acted as consultant to Germany's RWE.

Iberdrola Net Profit Up on Foreign Operations Contribution

Iberdrola Net Profit Up on Foreign Operations Contribution

Πεμ, 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 12:56

Spanish utility Iberdrola SA (IBE.MC) said Thursday that net profit rose 1.3% last year as the contribution of its foreign operations offset continued weakness in its home market, where a year-long recession is weighing on energy demand.

Rosneft Signs $14.2Bln Loan Agreement on TNK-BP Deal

Rosneft Signs $14.2Bln Loan Agreement on TNK-BP Deal

Τετ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 17:47

Russia's state-controlled oil giant OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) said Wednesday it has signed a $14.212 billion financing deal with a group of international banks for the purchase of 50% of TNK-BP (TNBP.RS) from a consortium of Soviet-born tycoons.

Yamal LNG Holds Talks With Five European Companies To Sell 50% Of Its LNG

Yamal LNG Holds Talks With Five European Companies To Sell 50% Of Its LNG

Τετ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 17:46

Yamal LNG, Novatek (NVTK.RS), Russia's largest independent natural gas producer's joint venture with France's Total S.A. (TOT), is in talks with five European companies to sell half of its volumes of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, Christoph Thomas, Total's LNG expert in Russia, said on the sidelines of the conference "Shelf of Russia - 2013," Interfax reported Wednesday.

Greek Operator LAGIE Projects Less Renewable Capacity and More Deficit in 2013 and 2014

Greek Operator LAGIE Projects Less Renewable Capacity and More Deficit in 2013 and 2014

Τετ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 15:18

Greek electricity market operator, LAGIE, published comprehensive data about the renewable energy installations in 2012 and also about the cost of RES for the country. LAGIE also made detailed projections about new installations in 2013 and 2014 and suggested that the government needs to implement new measures in order to reduce the deficit that is created by the rising renewable capacity.

Chernobyl Plant Roof Collapse Not Dangerous - Officials

Chernobyl Plant Roof Collapse Not Dangerous - Officials

Τετ, 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 12:23

A partial roof collapse at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant reported late on Tuesday does not pose any health hazard, officials from the power station said on Wednesday.

Syria Blackouts Cause $2.2Bn Losses - Minister

Syria Blackouts Cause $2.2Bn Losses - Minister

Τρι, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 17:41

Widespread blackouts have caused economic losses of around $2.2 billion for Syria nearly two years into a spiralling conflict, electricity minister Imad Khamis has said.

Romania Seeks Directors For Nuclearelectrica, Natural Gas Companies

Romania Seeks Directors For Nuclearelectrica, Natural Gas Companies

Τρι, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 17:41

Romania's Economy Ministry plans to hire new members of the managing board for three energy and natural gas companies in its portfolio, including state-run nuclear power plant operator Nuclearelectrica, news agency Mediafax reported.

Iraq Delays Budget on Dispute Over Payment to Firms in Kurdistan

Iraq Delays Budget on Dispute Over Payment to Firms in Kurdistan

Τρι, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 17:40

The Iraqi parliament has postponed a vote on the country's 2013 budget, running at $117.5 billion, as lawmakers differ on whether Baghdad should allocate money for companies working in the country's Kurdistan region in the north, lawmakers said Tuesday.

Poland to Invest EUR1.1B in Gas Piplines - Gaz-System

Poland to Invest EUR1.1B in Gas Piplines - Gaz-System

Τρι, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 17:40

Poland will invest 1.1 billion euros ($1.47 billion) as of 2014 in a gas pipeline network linking a new Baltic LNG terminal at Swinoujscie to its Czech, Slovak and Ukrainian neighbors, Poland's state-owned gas transmission monopoly Gaz-System said Tuesday.

DryShips Boosts Offering of Ocean Rig Shares to 7.5 Million

DryShips Boosts Offering of Ocean Rig Shares to 7.5 Million

Τρι, 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2013 - 17:40

Drybulk shipper DryShips Inc. (DRYS) said it increased its offering of subsidiary Ocean Rig UDW Inc. (ORIG) stock to 7.5 million shares from 5 million, saying it expects to raise about $126.4 million.